Contents: Engine Identification Number ⇓ Gearbox identification number…⇓ General recommendations ⇓ Tightening torques of standard…⇓ Jack support points ⇓
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located at the top of the bulkhead under the hood.
1. International Vehicle Manufacturer Identification Code; KMN - Hyundai Motor Company, Korea; 2. Vehicle and drive type: J - Elantra, Lantra; 3. Body type: F - 4 closed body, 4-door sedan; 4. Body style and version: 1 - standard, 2 - luxury (GL), 3 - super luxury (GLS); 5. Front seat restraint system: 0 - no seat belts, 1 - active system, 2 - passive system; 6. Engine, working volume: R - 1599 cm³ M - 1795 cm³; 7. Check digit determined for verification of frame number.; 8. Year of manufacture: S - 1995 model year, V - 1997 model year, T - 1996 model year; 9. Plant code: U - Ulsan plant; 10. Serial number of the manufactured vehicle: 000001-999999
Engine Identification Number
The engine identification number is stamped on the right front end of the cylinder block.
1. The fuel the engine runs on: G - gasoline; 2. Engine type: 4 - four-stroke in-line four-cylinder; 3. Engine modification: AZ; 4. Engine displacement: R - 1599 cm³, M - 1795 cm³; 5. Year of production: S - 1995, T - 1996, V - 1997; 6. Engine serial number: 000001-999999
Gearbox identification number (Automatic transmission)
1. Model: L: A4BF; 2. Year of production: S - 1995, T - 1996, V - 1997; 3. Final drive ratio: N - 3.977, L - 3.659; 4. Powertrain classification: A: 1.6 DOHC - 1.6L engine with two camshafts, B: 1.8 DOHC - 1.8L engine with two camshafts; 5. Classification of parts D - Spring-damper type; 6. Spare part; 7. Serial number
General recommendations
1. Use only unleaded gasoline.
2. Avoid prolonged operation in idle mode. Avoid running the engine at high idle speed for more than 10 minutes, and at normal speed for more than 20 minutes.
3. Exclude spark testing. The spark test should only be performed if absolutely necessary, as quickly as possible, and do not apply full throttle during the test.
4. Avoid long-term measurement of engine compression. The compression test should be performed as quickly as possible.
5. Do not operate the engine if the fuel tank is almost empty. This can lead to engine misfires and create an extremely high load on the converter.
6. Avoid coasting the vehicle with the ignition off, as well as prolonged braking.
7. If large amounts of unburned gasoline from the engine enter the catalytic converter, it may overheat, creating a fire hazard. To prevent this, you should follow the rules above.
Warning. The car is equipped with an inflatable airbag. Maintenance of this system must only be performed by specially trained personnel!
Tightening torques of standard parts, Nm
| Bolt diameter mm | Thread pitch mm | Head type | |
| 4 | 7 | ||
| M5 | 0.8 | 3-4 | 5-6 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 5-6 | 9-11 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 12-15 | 20-25 |
| M10 | 1.25 | 25-30 | 30-50 |
| M12 | 1.25 | 35-45 | 60-80 |
| M14 | 1.5 | 75-85 | 120-140 |
| M16 | 1.5 | 110-130 | 180-210 |
| M18 | 1.5 | 160-180 | 260-300 |
| M20 | 1.5 | 220-250 | 360-420 |
| M22 | 1.5 | 290-330 | 480-550 |
| M24 | 1.5 | 360-420 | 610-700 |
Jack support points
Jack supplied with the vehicle; 
Rigid jack with support at one or two points; 
Garage jack; 
H-shaped hydraulic lift