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How to Find the Correct BYD SEALION Part Number Using VIN or OE Number
Where to find the OE number and VIN on a BYD SEALION 6, SEALION 7 or SEAL U, why we ask for both, and exactly what to send so the right part ships first time.
The fastest way to get the right BYD SEALION part is to send the VIN, plus the OE number from the old part if you can read it. The VIN shows how the car was built; the OE number shows which part was fitted.
Where is the OE number on a part?
Most SEALION parts carry their OE number somewhere on the part or its packaging. Where you look depends on the part.
| Where to look | Typical parts | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Printed label or sticker | Headlights, tail lights, mirrors, sensors, modules | Clean the label gently; photograph it before removal |
| Moulded into the plastic | Bumper covers, grilles, trims, brackets | Look on the back face; use a torch at an angle |
| Stamped or cast | Brake calipers, control arms, some metal brackets | Wire-brush lightly if covered in dirt |
| Original packaging | Filters, pads, service parts | Keep the box or photograph the label |
| Workshop parts system | Any part | Copy the full number, including any suffix |
A number moulded into plastic is sometimes a material or mould code, not the part number. If you are not sure which code is which, send a photo of all of them and we will read it.
Where is the VIN on a BYD SEALION?
The VIN is a 17-character code that identifies one vehicle. You will find it in three common places.
- At the base of the windscreen, readable from outside the car.
- On the label on the door pillar, visible when the door is open.
- On the registration document or import papers.
Type it carefully or send a clear photo. The letters I, O and Q are not used in VINs, so if you see what looks like an O, it is a zero.
Why do we ask for both the VIN and the OE number?
Each one answers a different question. The OE number says what was fitted. The VIN says what the car is: model, steering side, drive layout, trim and production period.
Together they catch the common mistakes. A part may have been replaced with the wrong version during an earlier repair. A number may have been superseded by an updated part. A SEALION 6 and a battery-electric SEAL U may look alike but use different front bumpers.
If the old part is missing or destroyed, the VIN alone is usually enough. Add a photo of the damaged area so we can see which brackets, clips and trims also need replacing.
What should you send with a parts enquiry?
- The VIN, typed or as a photo.
- The OE number from the old part, if readable.
- The part name and position: front or rear, left or right.
- Steering side (LHD or RHD) if you do not have the VIN.
- A photo of the old part or the damaged area.
- Quantities, and whether you want OEM or replacement parts.
- Your destination country, so we can quote courier, air or sea freight.
For larger orders, a spreadsheet with one line per part works well. We check each line and send back the confirmed numbers before quoting.
Send a VIN or OE number for checkingOur parts desk confirms the match before you pay.Does the same process work for the SEALION 7 and SEAL U?
Yes. The SEALION 7 is a battery-electric coupe-SUV, and the SEAL U is sold as both a battery-electric car and the SEAL U DM-i plug-in hybrid. Labels and VIN locations follow the same pattern, but parts differ between these models, so always state which one you have.
The SEALION 7 has its own design details, such as slim LED headlights, a full-width rear light bar and flush door handles. These parts are not shared with the SEALION 6, even where the names sound similar. The VIN settles it.
Common SEALION 6 parts by categoryWhich parts get ordered most and what changes the number.SEAL U and SEAL U DM-i partsBody, lighting and service parts for both versions.Send us the VIN and any OE numbers you have, and we will reply with confirmed parts within 24 hours.
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Send a part list, a VIN or a photo. We answer with fitment, price and shipping.