Lincoln Nautilus: Vehicle Identification
Locating the Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number is located
on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

In the graphic, XXXX is representative of
your vehicle identification number.
Vehicle Identification Number Overview
The vehicle identification number contains
the following information:

- World manufacturer identifier.
- Brake system, gross vehicle weight
rating, restraint devices and their
locations.
- Make, vehicle line, series, body
type.
- Engine or motor type.
- Check digit.
- Model year.
- Assembly plant.
- Production sequence number.
Use fluid that meets the defined specification
and viscosity grade.
If you do not use fluid that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade, it could
result in:
Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover...
What Is a Connected Vehicle
A connected vehicle has technology that
allows your vehicle to connect to a mobile
network and for you to access a range of
features...
Other information:
Removal
Side obstacle detection control module
NOTE:
This step is only necessary if the SODL or SODR is being replaced.
NOTE:
LH side is shown, RH side is similar.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the SODL or SODR following the on-screen instructions...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
501-194Remover, Power PointTKIT-2014D-ROW2TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
Removal
Open the power point cover.
Position the power point extractor so that it engages in the adjacent slots in the power point socket...