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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 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)
 
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
Included with 1SC for Formula and Base Firebird,
Standard on GTA & Trans Am
May 11, 1990 - Became an available $35.00 additional option on Formula with option group 1SB

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:
MXO - Autmatic Transmission,
KC4 - Engine Oil Cooler,
WS6 - Special Performance Suspension,
J65 - 4 Wheel Disc Brakes
G80 - Positraction
Note: There was a shortage of J65 Rear Disc Brakes, some cars may have Aluminum drums
(Available with CC1 with PW7 Black Wheels)

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 
Standard on LB9/MM5 & B2L (L98)

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)
Optional - Manditory with L98 if CC1 is desired

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:
Consists of Delco AM/FM ETR Stereo Radio & Cassette w/Automatic Reverse, Electronic Seek & Scan Tuning, Integral Digital Clock, and Dual Front & Rear Coaxi al Speakers. (N/ A Trans Am GTA)

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