INTRODUCTION 1 - 3
GEM Service Manual November 2007
VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION/SAFETY
CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A label, containing the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) and safety certification, is located
above the bench seat on the underside of the rear
roof panel on the driver's side.
The information on the label includes:
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Month and year of manufacture
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
• Gross Front and Rear Axle Ratings (GAWR)
• Wheel size
• Tire size
• Cold tire pressure
Fig. 1 VIN/Certification Label
Fig. 2 VIN/Certification Location
1 - VIN/Certification Label Location (Typical - 2-passenger model
shown)
NOTE: The last six digits of the VIN are also
located on the rear frame support under the
bench seat cushion.
FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER
MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
Fasteners and torque specifications references in
this Service Manual are identified SAE format.
During any maintenance or repair procedure, it is
important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.)
for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a
fastener of equivalent specification must be used.
NOTE: Nylon lock nuts must always be
replaced.