Santa Fe, Sonata, & XG 300

On 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, identification number is stamped into the right front side of cylinder block near top. See Fig 1. On 2.5L, 2.7L, and 3.0L V6 engines, identification number is stamped into left rear of cylinder block. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Locating Engine Identification Number (Santa Fe 2.4L & Sonata 2.4L)

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Fig 2: Locating Engine Identification Number (Santa Fe 2.7L, Sonata 2.5L, & XG 300 3.0L)

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