TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

1-14 GENERAL INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE

The conversion factor chart is used by taking the given specification!and
multiplying it by the necessary conversion factor. For instance, looking at the
first line, if you have a measurement in inches such as "free-play should be
2 in." but your ruler reads only in millimeters, multiply 2 in. by the corjver-

SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION

Vehicle

»See Figure 32

All models have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) stamped on a
plate attached to the left side of the instrument panel. The plate is visible by
looking through the windshield from the outside.
Some Previa's also have the VIN stamped into the metal of the cowl
panel on the right side of the vehicle. The number also appears on the Cer-
tification Label attached to the left door pillar.

sion factor of 25.4 to get the metric equivalent of 50.8mm. Likewise, if the

specification was given only in a Metric measurement, for example in New-

ton Meters (Nm), then look at the center column first. If the measurement is

100 Nm, multiply it by the conversion factor of 0.738 to get 73.8 ft. Ibs.

Fig. 32 The VIN plate is visible through the windshield

VEHIC.E IDENTIFICATION CHART

Engine Code

Engine Series

(ID/VIM)

2TZ-FE

2T2-FZE

Engine

Displacement

Liters (cc)

Cubic

Inches

2.4 (2438)

24 (2438)

148

148

The serial number consists of a series of 17 digits including the six digit

serial or production number. The first three digits are the World Manufac-

turer Identification number. The next five digits are the Vehicle Description

Section. The remaining nine digits are the production numbers including

various codes on body style, trim level (base, luxury, etc.) and safety equip-

ment or other information.

Model Identification

I See Figure 33

Toyota's have a model identification plate which is located under the

hood on the firewall. The models are identified by a code. These codes

explain exactly what your van is and has. For example; model number

TCR20L-RFSGVA is a 1997 Previa 4WD, 4 speed automatic transmission,

4 door wagon LE, DOHC supercharged 4 cylinder. When you walk into a

dealer or your local parts store to purchase a part for your van, and are not

sure exactly the type of vehicle you drive, the model number and vehicle

identification numbers are the key.

Engine

»See Figure 34

Each engine is referred to by both its family designation, such as 2TZ-

FE, and its production or serial number. The serial number can be impor-

tant when ordering parts. Certain changes may have been made during

production of the engine; different parts will be required if the engine was

assembled before or after the change date. Generally, parts stores and deal-

ers list this data in their catalogs, so have the engine number handy when

you go.

It's a good idea to record the engine number while the vehicle is new.

Jotting it inside the cover of the owner's manual or similar easy-to-find

Model Year

No. of

yllnders

Fuel

System

EFI

EFI

Eng. Mfg. Code Year

Toyota

Toyota

91

92

93

94

95

96

97