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Service Parts
Identification
Service Parts Label Identification Label is located
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
Lear Siegler Power Articulating Bucket (Driver & Passenger) "Ultima"
Trim
Level
Seats
Deciphering the chart
Seats | Seat or Door | Doors | |||
M - S -
|
Custom Standard
|
1 - 2 - A- |
1st Design 2nd Design Modified |
C - L -
|
Cloth Leather
|
Seat RPO Codes
The first two numbers indicate the Basic Color
19-Black
66-Medium Beechwood/Dark Sienna
82-Medium Dark Gray
The Third Number or Letter Indicate the type and design as follows:
Cloth: B, C
Leather: 2
Seat Option Code | Trim Level | Black | Med. Beechwood | Med. / Dk. Gray | Seat Material & Texture | ||||
Seats | Trim | ||||||||
RPO | Formula Quantity | RPO | Formula Quantity | RPO | Formula Quantity | ||||
AR9 | S1 | 1C | 19C | 1235 | 66C | 649 | 82C | 3,659 | Pallex 308WC Tara WTL |
AQ9 | M2 | 1C | 19C | 0 | 66C | 0 | 82C | 0 | Pallex 308WC Tara WTL |
AQ9 | M2A | 1L | 192 | 0 | 662 | 0 | 822 | 0 | Perf Ventura Wgseau, Ventura Wgseaf, Ventura WN (Leather |
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
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 Quantitiy |
White | 9567 | 10 | 895 |
Medium Maui Blue Metallic | 9537 | 23 | 278 |
Dark Teal Metallic | 37 | 0 | |
Black | 8555 | 41 | 1045 |
Medium Green Metallic | 9539 | 45 | 600 |
Brilliant Red Metallic | 9540 | 75 | 598 |
Bright Red | 8774 | 81 | 1296 |
Gunmetal Metallic | 9536 | 87 | 209 |
Bright Blue Metallic | 9591 | 98 | 622 |
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
L848 Lower Body Color Black
U848 Upper Body Color Black
Regular
Production Options (RPO)
Description |
RPO Code |
Quantity |
Base Price |
Weight |
MSRP - Firebird Coupe | 36,778* |
$12,960 (V6) $13,040 (V8) |
3,121 3,287 |
|
MSRP - Firebird Convertible | 989* |
$19,159 (V6) $19,509 (V8) |
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MSRP - Formula | W66 | 5,543 | $15,530 | 3,370 |
MSRP - Formula + B4U (Firehawk) | W66+B4U | 10 | $39,995 | |
MSRP - Trans Am (WS4 + Y83) | Y83 | 3,313* | $17,530 | 3,343 |
MSRP - Trans Am Convertible (WS4 + Y83) | Y83 | 637* | $22,980 | |
MSRP - GTA (WS4 + Y84) | Y84 | 2,915 | $24,530 | 3,456 |
Description |
RPO Code |
Formula Quantity |
Price |
Weight |
Standard Equipment | AAA | 5,339 | ||
4 Way Manual Seat Adjuster |
AH3 |
4,150 |
$35.00 |
|
Drivers Side Inflatable Restraint | AJ3 | 5,543 | ||
Restraint Provision, Child | AN4 | 197 | ||
Articulating Buckets |
AQ9 |
0 |
$450.00 |
|
Recliner Bucket (European Style) |
AR9 |
5,543 |
no cost |
|
Power Door Locks |
AU3 |
5,407 |
$210.00 |
3.1 |
Power Windows |
A31 |
5,407 |
$280.00 |
3.9 |
Power Hatch Release w/Pull Down in Trans Am |
A90 |
4,150 |
$50.00 |
|
Ornamentation, Interior, Door Pocket | BC8 | 5,407 | ||
Engine, 5.7L, V-8, BC, HO, TPI (Requires MXO, KC4, WS6, J65, G80) (Can Not include CC1) |
B2L ( L98) | 1,272 | $1045.00 | |
SLP Firehawk | B4U | 10 | 39,995 | |
Base Firebird Special Edition Inculdes N90 - 15" Gold Diamond Spoke Wheels Gold Graphics, only available with W68 Color availability 10U - White, 41U Black, 45U Dark Green Met, 81U Bright Red and new 37U Dark Aqua metallic. 66C - Camel Cloth Seats are required |
B5Z | No Charge Base Firebird only w/W68 |
||
Container, Cassette Tape Storage | B67 | |||
Moldings, Vinyl Body side (Black) | B84 | Standard | 1.3 | |
Locking Hatch Roof w/removable Glass Panels | CC1 | 3,140 | $920.00 | 29.5 |
Heater w/Defroster, Outside Air | C41 | 87 | ||
Electric Rear Window Defrost (except GTA) | C49 | 4,334 | $170.00 | 0.9 |
Air Conditioning | C60 | 5,456 | $830.00 |
41.7 with V-6 |
42.6 with 305 TPI & 700R4 | ||||
46.3 with 305 TBI & 700R4 | ||||
42.7 with L98 | ||||
Rear View Dual Reading Lamp | DC4 | 5,427 | ||
Mirror, Outside Rear view Electric Remote (Export only) | DD9 | 20 | ||
Sport Electric Power Mirrors | DG7 | 4,088 | $91.00 | |
Mirror, outside, rearview painted | D35 | 1,435 | ||
Cargo Screen |
D42 | 3,239 | $69.00 | |
Spoiler, Deck Lid Rear | D80 | 0 | ||
Aero Spoiler |
D81 | 5,543 | ||
Speedometer Adapter (Delete) | E5Z | 5,543 | ||
Speedometer Key (Delete) | E9Z | 5,543 | ||
Suspension System, Soft Ride | FE1 | 0 | ||
Suspension System, Touring Ride & Handling | FE2 | 5,543 | ||
Suspension |
F41 | 0 |
|
-6.6 |
Axle, Rear 2.73 Ratio L03 w/ Auto LB9 w/Auto |
GU2 | 3,303 | ||
Axle, Rear 3.08 Ratio L03 w/Manual only |
GU4 | 288 | ||
Axle, Rear 3.23 Ratio L98 (B2L) Only |
GU5 | 1,272 | ||
Axle, Rear 3.42 Ratio LB9/MM5 Only |
GU6 | 680 | ||
Limited Slip Differential Axle |
G80 | 3,093 | $100.00 | |
Axle, Performance Ratio |
G92 | 48 | ||
Trim Interior Design | ILC | 0 | ||
Trim Interior Design | IL2 | 0 | ||
Trim Interior Design | IPC | 5,543 | ||
Shaft, Prop (Aluminum) | JG1 | 48 | ||
Brake System, Power, Disc/Drum (Cast Iron) | J41 | 3,815 | ||
Brake System, Power, Disc/Drum (Aluminum) | J42 | 340 | ||
Four Wheel Power Disk Brakes | J65 | 1,388 | $179.00 | 2.6 |
Oil Cooler | KC4 | 1,952 | $110.00 | |
Engine Block Heater, Canada only | K05 | 197 | ||
Cruise Control w/Resume Feature |
K34 | 4,653 | $225.00 | 5.3 |
Generator, 100 AMP |
K60 | 2,468 | ||
Generator, 105 AMP |
K68 | 3,075 | ||
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, TPI |
LB9 | 1,803 |
$745 Formula & T/A ($300 credit GTA only) |
|
Engine, 3.1L V6 |
LH0 | 0 | ||
Engine, 5.0L V8, TPI |
LO3 | 2,468 | $350.00 (base only) | |
Engine, 5.7L, V-8, BC, HO, TPI
Requires:
|
L98 (B2L) |
1,272 | $300.00 in T/A
$1045.00 in Formula |
|
Marketing Area - EUROPE | MAE | 22 | ||
Marketing Area - Gulf States (Middle East) | MAG | 40 | ||
Transmission, 4-Speed Automatic |
MD8 | 4,575 | ||
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual | MK6 | 680 | ||
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual |
MM5 | 968 | No Charge ($515 Credit in T/A) | |
Transmission, Automatic, 4Spd |
MXO | 4,575 | $530.00 exc GTA | 101.9 |
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual |
M39 | 288 | ||
Emission System, Federal Requirements |
NA5 | 5,383 | ||
California Emmissions | NB2 | 160 | $100.00 | |
Emission System, California Override | NN5 | 259 | ||
Exhaust System, Dual |
N10 | 1,952 | $155.00 | |
Wheels, 15 x 7" Finned Turbo Cast - Alum |
N24 | 0 | $215.00 | |
Steering Wheel - Tilt |
N33 | ALL | ||
Wheel, Sport Steering |
N36 | 5,543 | ||
Wheel & Tire Spare, Aluminum | N64 | 2,628 | ||
Wheel & tire, Stowaway Spare | N65 | 1,119 | ||
Wheel, 16 x 8 Styled (Aluminum) Formula |
PE0 | 5,456 | No Charge | |
Wheels,
Diamond-Spoke Aluminum (Black) |
PW7 | 87 | No Charge | |
Inflator, Spare Tire Delete | P43 | 0 | ||
High Performance Tires WS6 P245/50R16 | QLC | 5,543 | $315.00 | |
Firebird & Formula Value Package
Included CC1 (T-tops) UX1 - Delco Am/Fm Stereo Cassette w/graphic EQ |
R6A | 2,520 | $820.00 | |
Firebird & Formula Value Package
Includes: CC1 - Removable Hatch Roof U75 - Power Antenna D42 - Cargo Security Screen |
R6B | 418 | $814.00 | |
Performance Enhancement group April 6, 1990, Now Optional on Trans Am w/ LB9/MM5 & B2L. Standard on Formula and GTA when equipped with LB9/MM5 or B2L Includes N10 - Dual Converter, J65 - 4 wheel disk Brakes, KC4 - Engine cooler GU5 - 3.23 with B2L (L98) Engine GU6 - 3.42 with LB9/MM5 Engine/Trans |
R6P | 1,505 | $265.00 Trans Am Only |
|
Daytime Running Lamps | T61 | 197 | ||
Instrument Cluster | UB3 | 5,543 | ||
Radio, Japanese Freq | UK1 | 0 | ||
AM Radio Delete | UL5 | $56.00 Credit | -5.7 | |
AM/FM
ETR STEREO W/CASSETTE and CLOCK: |
UM6 | 1,436 | $150.00 | |
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/seek-scan & clock |
UM7 | $217.00 | ||
Radio/Stereo Installation Provisions |
UQ1 | 5,543 | ||
Delco Am/Fm Stereo Cassette w/graphic EQ |
UX1 | 3,814 | $150.00 | |
Delco AM/FM CD with EQ |
U1A | 293 | $226.00-$376.00 | |
Speedometer (KM) |
U18 | 40 | ||
Speedometer (Canadian) |
U19 | 217 | ||
Power Antenna |
U75 | 2,766 | $85.00 | 2.6 |
Front License Plate Mounting Provisions |
VK3 | 4,294 | ||
Warranty enhancement | WDV | 262 | ||
Trans Am Package |
WS4 | |||
Special Performance Package |
WS6 | 5,543 |
No Charge on Formula & GTA ($385.00 T/A only) |
|
Formula Includes: L03 - TBI 5.0L V8 QDZ - 245-50R-16 PE0 - 16x8 Formula Wheel WS6 - Performance Suspension |
W66 | 5,465 | $1070.00 | |
Firebird Sport Appearance Option | W68 | 0 | $450.00 | |
Firebird Package Merchandising Option | Y81 | |||
Trans Am Package |
Y83 | |||
GTA Option for Trans AM (Includes B2L, QDZ, PW7, WS6, KC4, J65, G80, DD9, NP5, B34) |
Y84 | $2700.00 | ||
Rally Turned Suspension (Trans Am Only) |
Y99 | $59.00 | ||
Canadian Base Equipment | Z49 | 194 | ||
Performance Package | 1LE | 48 | ||
Formula option Group #1 Includes C60 - Air Conditioning |
1SA | 116 | ||
Formula option Group #2 Includes C60 - Air Conditioning B84 - Custom Body Side Moldings - Color Keyed DC4 - Mirror, Inside, with dual Reading Lamps A31 - Power Windows with Map Pockets AU3 - Power Door Locks |
1SB | 1,510 | $223.00 | |
Formula option Group #3 Includes C60 - Air Conditioning B84 - Custom Body Side Moldings - Color Keyed DC4 - Mirror, Inside, with dual Reading Lamps A31 - Power Windows with Map Pockets AU3 - Power Door Locks AH3 - Manual 4 Way Seat Adjuster - Driver K34 - Cruise Control A90 - Remote Rear Deck Release DG7 - Power Mirrors |
1SC | 3,917 | $419.00 | |
Package Discount | 1SZ | 5,270 | ||
Wheel Color (silver metallic) | 15P | 5,456 | ||
Wheel Color | 19P | 87 | ||
Wheel Color (Gold Metallic) | 52P | 0 |
FOR COLOR information please see The color Charts Page
Figuring the RPO Color Codes, these codes are 2 numbers followed by a letter or number.
The first two numbers indicate the color eg. 41=Black, see above paint chart,
Other Colors not included above:
Regular Production Options (RPO) Description Code
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