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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)01 · General data and specifications
01 · General

General data and specifications (Identification plates): General information

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156 Factory Service Manual
Year
1997–2002
Section
General information › Identification plates
General data and specificationsIdentification plates

IDENTIFICATION PLATES

Vehicle identification data plate

Vehicle identification data plate

A. Space reserved for national homologation details.

B. Space reserved for stamping the progressive chassis number.

C. Space available for indicating maximum loads authorized by various national regulations.

D. Space reserved for indicating version (e.g. 932A4000 09) and any additional information supplementary to requirements.

E. Space reserved for fume index.

F. Space reserved for stamping the manufacturer's name.

Bodywork paint identification plate

Bodywork paint identification plate

Affixed to the inside of the boot lid.

A. Paint manufacturer

B. Colour name

C. Colour code

D. Colour code for touching-up or repainting

Bodyshell marking

The bodyshell marking is stamped in the engine compartment, beside the right shock absorber top mounting. This marking comprises:

vehicle type: ZAR 932.000

vehicle manufacturing serial number (chassis number).

For some versions/markets, the marking is partially covered by a guard.

To view the whole of the marking, remove the plug by unscrewing it anti-clockwise and lift the guard.

Positions of identification and bodyshell marking plates

Positions of identification and bodyshell marking plates

1 Vehicle identification data plate

2 Bodyshell marking

3 Bodywork paint identification plate.

Position of engine marking

Position of engine marking

The engine marking is stamped on the rear left, gearbox side.

Position of engine marking
Position of engine marking

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