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Service Parts
Identification
Service Parts Label Identification Label is located in the center console,
below the
console door. It
includes the vehicle identification number, a listing of option codes, paint
type, paint code, and an interior trim code.
Example Option Codes:
AQ9 Adjustable Custom bucket Seats
AU3 Power Door Locks
CC1 Removable Glass Hatch Roof
Seats
Seat Option Code
AR9 Recliner Bucket
AQ9 Johnson/Hoover Power Articulating Bucket (Driver & Passenger) "Ultima"
Trim
Level
Seats
Deciphering the chart
Seats | Seat or Door | Doors | |||
D - M - S - |
Deluxe Custom Standard |
1 - 2 - 3 - |
1st Design 2nd Design 3rd Design |
C - L -
|
Cloth Leather |
Seat RPO Codes
The first two numbers indicate the Basic Color
19-Black
66-Medium Beechwood
72
-Dark Carmine82-
Medium Dark Gray
The Third Number or Letter Indicate the type and design as follows:
Cloth: B, C, D, E
Leather: 2
Seat Option Code | Trim Level | Black | Camel (Tan) | Dk Carmine Red | Med. / Dk. Gray | Seat Material & Texture | |||||
Seats | Trim | ||||||||||
RPO | Formula Quantity | RPO | Formula Quantity | RPO | Formula Quanitty | RPO | Formula Quantity | ||||
AR9 | S1 | 2C | 19B | 2483 | 66B | 505 | 72B | 1012 | 82B | 9477 | Pallex Cloth |
AR9 | M2 | 3C | 19C | 0 | 66C | 0 | 72C | 0 | 82C | 3 | Metrix Cloth |
AQ9* | D3 | 3C | 192 | 0 | 662 | 0 | - | 822 | 0 | Ventura Leather | |
AQ9* |
D3 |
3C |
19D |
0 |
66D |
0 |
- |
82D |
0 |
Metrix Cloth |
*Note: Lear Siegler
S- Standard Seats are the most common
C- Custom seats are like Standard, but have a rear pocket.
D- Deluxe seats are the "Ultima" Articulating seats
Fact: The Plastic Sculptured door panels were standard with the Deluxe & Custom seats. 87-89
The Paint
Code
The Paint Code indicates the exterior paint color. A two part paint code
indicates the bottom and top colors. Vehicles using the letters L and U indicate
which code represents the lower body and the upper body colors respectively.
Included on this label is a four digit number indicating the exterior body
color. This number has been noted along with the exterior GM code.
Color | WA Number | Code | Formula Quantity |
Silver Metallic (Secondary color) | 9021 | 13L | 4417 |
Silver Metallic Primary Color | 13U | 0 | |
Medium Maui Blue Metallic | 9184 | 23 | 2846 |
White | 8554 | 40 | 2226 |
Black | 8555 | 41 | 3203 |
Yellow Gold | 8929 | 51 | 268 |
Medium Orange Metallic | 9188 | 63 | 404 |
Flame Red Metallic | 8748 | 74 | 0 |
Bright Red | 8774 | 81 | 4533 |
Gunmetal Metallic Secondary | 9243 | 87L | 1011 |
Gunmetal Metallic Primary | 9243 | 87U | 0 |
Color WA Number Code
Paint Types:
The Paint Type Code indicates what type of paint was used on the car.
DIS Lacquer Dispersion Lacquer
SOL Lacquer Solution Lacquer
BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat
Water
Enamel
Paint Code
L8555 Lower Body Color Black
U8555 Upper Body Color Black
Regular Production Options (RPO)
Description |
RPO Code |
1988 Quantity |
Price |
Weight |
MSRP - Firebird | 28,975 | $11,413.00 | ||
MSRP - Formula | W66 | 13,480 | $12,413.00 | |
MSRP - Trans Am | WS4 | 8,794 | $14,413.00 | |
MSRP - GTA | Y84 | 11,218 | $19,713.00 | |
GTA Notch-Back | AA8 | 718 | ||
Description |
RPO Code |
1988 Formula Quantity |
Price |
Weight |
4 Way Manual Seat Adjuster |
AH3 |
10106 |
$35.00 |
|
Color Keyed Seat Belts |
AK1 |
10780 |
$26.00 |
|
Fold Down Rear Seat - Split | AM9 | 3 | -3.5 | |
Articulating Bucket Seats (Includes
AH4) |
AQ9 |
0 |
$623.00 |
|
CUSTOM RECLINING BUCKET: |
AR9 |
13480 | ||
Power Door
Locks |
AU3 |
9611 |
$145.00 |
3.1 |
Tinted Glass (Required w/C60 Air Conditioning) |
A01 |
12955 |
$120.00 |
3.9 |
Power Windows:
Includes Door Map Pockets |
A31 |
10876 |
$240.00 |
3.9 |
Power Hatch Release |
A90 |
10763 |
$50.00 |
|
Engine, 5.7L, V-8, BC, HO, TPI (Requires MXO, KC4, WS6, J65, G80) (Can Not include CC1 in 1988) |
B2L (L98) | 2613 | $1045.00 | |
LUXURY INTERIOR
TRIM: |
B20 | 3 | $293.00 | |
Carpeted Front & Rear Floor Mats Standard on GTA |
B34 | 9407 | $35.00 | |
Moldings, Vinyl Body side | B84 | 12951 | 1.3 | |
Hatch Roof,
Locking: Removable Glass Panels, Includes Sunshades
(N/A w/LB9 Engine & MXO Automatic Transmission & J65 Four Wheel Disc Brakes on Firebird Formula, N/A w/B2L Engine) |
CC1 | 6673 | $920.00 | 29.5 |
Controlled-cycle Windshield Wipers | CD4 | 9536 | $55.00 | |
Electric
Rear Window Defrost (Note: Standard No charge on GTA) |
C49 | 9536 | $145.00 | 0.9 |
Air Conditioning Note: Total cost was $895.00, with C60 ($775.00), you were required to include A01 Tinted Glass ($120.00) |
C60 | 12955 | $775.00 | 42.6 with 305 TPI & 700R4 |
46.3 with 305 TBI & 700R4 | ||||
42.7 with L98 | ||||
Air Conditioning Electronic
NA on Firebird or Formula Trans Am W/O Option Group 1 or 2 |
C67 | 0 | $945.00 | |
Air Conditioning Electronic
NA on Firebird or Formula Trans Am T/W Option Group 1 or 2 Trans Am GTA |
C67 | 0 | $50.00 | |
Electronic Day/Night Mirror | DD8 | 0 | ||
Sport Electric Power Mirrors | DG7 | 447 | $91.00 | |
Electric Side Mirrors | DG6 | 447 | 1.3 | |
T/A Hood Appliqué 1 (Trans Am) NA on Formula |
DX1 | 0 | $95.00 | |
Standard Mirrors (remote cable Driver side) | D35 | 13024 | ||
Mirror, Visor Vanity, RH | D34 | 13193 | $7.00 | 0.4 |
Screen, Cargo
Security: |
D42 | 4425 | $69.00 | |
Spoiler, Rear Deck |
D80 | 0 | ||
Aero Spoiler (Wrap Around), Rear Deck |
D81 | 13480 | ||
Paint,
Two-Tone Deluxe: |
D81 | 13480 | $150.00 | |
Suspension Firm
Ride |
F41 | 0 |
|
-6.6 |
Axle Ratio 3.45 Borg &
Warner (9 Bolt) Included with LB9/MM5 on Formula |
GM3 | 1047 | ||
Axle Ratio 2.73 Saginaw (10 Bolt) | GU2 | 7077 | ||
Axle Ratio 3.08 Saginaw (10 Bolt) | GU4 | 1198 | ||
Axle Ratio 3.23 Saginaw (10 Bolt) | GU5 | 1387 | ||
Axle Ratio 3.27 Borg & Warner (9 Bolt) | GW6 | 2771 | ||
Limited
Slip Differential Axle |
G80 | 6427 | $100.00 | |
Performance Axle Ratio |
G92 | 0 | ||
Four Wheel Power Disk Brakes N/A Firebird Required w/B2L Engine or w/LB9 Engine & MM5 Manual Transmission on Firebird Formula No Charge on GTA |
J65 | 3818 | $179.00 | 2.6 |
Shaft, Prop (Aluminum) | JG1 | 3563 | ||
Oil Cooler | KC4 | 2613 | $110.00 | |
Cruise Control w/Resume Feature |
K34 | 10568 | $175.00 | 5.3 |
Engine, 2.8L, V6 |
LB8 | 0 | ||
Engine, 5.0L V8, TBI |
L03 | 8275 | $400.00 | |
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, TPI |
LB9 | 2592 | $745 ($300 credit GTA only) | |
Engine,
5.7L, V-8, TPI |
L98 (B2L) |
2613 | $1045.00 | |
Transmission, Automatic Transmission, 4 Speed |
MD8 | 11235 | ||
Transmission,
5-Speed Manual (Borg & Warner) |
MK6 | 1047 | ||
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Provisions |
MM5 | 2245 | No Charge ($490 Credit in GTA) | |
Transmission, Automatic, 4Spd |
MXO | 11235 | $490.00 | 101.9 |
Transmission,
5-Speed Manual |
M39 | 1198 | ||
California Emmissions | NB2 | 418 | $99.00 | |
Steering Wheel, Leather wrapped |
NP5 | 663 | ||
Formula 3 spoke Leather Steering Wheel |
NK3 | 5 | ||
15" DEEP
DISH HI-TECH TURBO ALUMINUM: |
N24 | 0 | No charge | |
Steering Wheel - Tilt |
N33 | 13219 | $125.00 | |
Steering Wheel - Four Spoke Urethane |
N36 | 13480 | ||
15"
DIAMOND-SPOKE ALUMINUM: |
N90 | 0 | $215.00 | |
16"
HI·TECH TURBO ALUMINUM: |
N96 | 0 | ||
Wluminum Wheel Locking Package | PB4 | 13480 | ||
16" DEEP DISH HI-TECH TURBO ALUMINUM: With Locking Package (Firebird Formula Only) |
PE0 | 13480 | ||
16" GOLD
DIAMOND-SPOKE ALUMINUM: |
PW7 | 0 | ||
16"
Body-Color DIAMOND-SPOKE ALUMINUM: |
PW7 | 0 | ||
16" BLACK
DIAMOND-SPOKE ALUMINUM: Includes 19P |
PW7 | 0 | ||
Tires, P245/50VR16 Steel Belted Black walls |
QDZ | 13480 | No Charge | |
Tires, P215/65R15 Steel Belted White Letters |
QYH | 0 | No Charge | |
Tires, P215/65R15 Steel Belted Black walls |
QYZ | 0 | No Charge | |
Lamp
group |
TR9 | 10745 | $34.00 | |
Fog Lamps | T96 | 0 | 4.4 | |
Heavy Duty Battery |
UA1 | 337 | $26.00 | 0.4 |
Center Console Courtesy Lamp | UF6 | 10745 | ||
Radio Frequency - Japan | UK1 | 0 | ||
Radio Frequency - EUROPE | UL2 | 16 | ||
AM/FM STEREO
RADIO - DELETE (N/A w/Option Groups or Trans Am GTA) Consists of the Following Deletes: Delco AM/FM ETR Stereo Radio Integral Digital Clock |
UL5 | 60 | $56.00 Credit | -5.7 |
AM/FM ETR STEREO W/CASSETTE and CLOCK |
UM6 | 9223 | $122.00 | |
AM/FM ETR
STEREO and CLOCK: |
UM7 | 0 | No Charge | |
Radio Provisions for Stereo Radio |
UQ1 | 13420 | ||
SPEAKER
SYSTEM, SUBWOOFER: |
UQ7 | 1545 | $150.00 | |
Warning Tone Generator |
UT1 | 10745 | ||
AM/FM
ETR STEREO w/CASSETTE, GRAPHIC |
UT4 | 0 | $529.00 | |
AM/FM ETR
STEREO w/CASSETTE, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER and CLOCK: |
UX1 | 0 | $272.00 | |
Speedometer, Instrument, KM (Export) |
U18 | 47 | ||
Rally and Instrument Panel with Tach, Gauges, Trip Odometer in Base Firebird |
U21 | 5 | $150.00 | |
Courtesy Lamp, Interior, Rear Compartment |
U25 | 10745 | ||
Interior Instrument Panel Courtesy IP Lamp |
U29 | 10745 | ||
Electronic Gauge Cluster |
U52 | 0 | $275.00 | |
Power
Antenna |
U75 | 4340 | $70.00 | 2.6 |
Front License Plate Mounting |
VK3 | 10548 | ||
Firebird Performance value package #1
Includes CC1 - Hatch Roof (T-tops) A31 - Power Windows (Includes Door map Pockets) AU3 - Power Door Locks |
WS1 | 5425 | -$375.00 | |
T/A Performance value package #1
Includes CC1 - Hatch Roof (T-tops) B20 - Luxury Interior Trim |
WS1 | -$400.00 | ||
Firebird Performance value package #2 | WS3 | 42 | $709.00 | |
Special
Performance Package |
WS6 | 13480 |
($385.00 T/A only) |
|
Two Tone Lower accent Paint Delete
Firebird Formula Only |
WX1 | 8052 | $150.00 Credit | |
Formula
Includes: |
W66 | 13480 | $1070.00 | |
Suspension,
Rally Tuned: |
Y99 | 0 | $50.00 | |
Special side spats (flares) like from the 70's & a high rise camaro
looking Spoiler for base Firebird ONLY
852 (Base Firebird) NA on Formula |
Z20 | 0 | ||
Performance Package Trans Am Only (1 on Record as per GM) |
1LE | 0 | ||
Package Option Group 01 Includes: C60 - Air Conditioning A01 - Tinted Glass N33 - Tilt Steering AK1 - Color Keyed Seat Belts B84 - Body Side Molding D34 - RH Visor Vanitiy Mirror CD4 - Controlled Cycle Wipers |
1SA | 2444 | -$75.00 | |
Package Option Group 02 Includes: Includes Items from Option Package 1 TR9 - Lamp Group U25 - Courtesy Lamp Rear Compartment U29 - Courtesy Lamps IP UF6 - Courtesy Lamp Center Console UT1 - Tone Generator AH3 - 4 Way Manual Seat Adjuster, Driver K34 - Cruise Control A90 - Remote Deck Lid Release |
1SB | 2478 | -$100.00 | |
Package Option Group 03 Includes Items from Option Package 1 & 2 A31 - Power Windows (Includes Door map Pockets) AU3 - Power Door Locks |
1SC | 7588 | -$150.00 |
FOR COLOR information please see The color Charts Page
Resources:
Amos Press Inc. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993
Base information: Scala, George W. 2000. "Pontiac Firebird 1967-2000". Iconografics pp 61-85.
Consumer Guide. 1989. "50 Years of American Automobiles". Publications International, Ltd. Lincolonwood, IL. pp. 684-687.
Flammang, James M. & Kowalke, Ron. 1999. "Standard catalog of American cars 1976-1999". Krause Publications, pp 863-893
Holder, Bill & Kunz, Phillip.1993. "Muscle Car Color History Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994, MBI Publishing Company, Osceola, WI. pp. 93-106