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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..........1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
located on the lower windshield fence near the left
A-pillar. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide
data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
The Vehicle Identification Number is also
imprinted on the:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING CHART
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = United States
2 Make J = Jeep
3 Vehicle Type 4 = MPV
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating F = 4001-5000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line F = Cherokee 4X4 (LHD)
6 Series/Transmission N = 5 Speed Manual
7 Body Style 7 = 2dr Sport Utility
8 Engine M = 2.5L Diesel
9 Check Digit
10 Model Year Y = 2000
11 Assembly Plant L = Toledo Assembly#1
12 thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence
E-MARK LABEL ..........................2
MANUFACTURER PLATE ...................2
• Body Code Plate.
• Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
• Frame rail.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a
Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.
J = Cherokee 4X4 (RHD) EXPORT
N = Cherokee 4X4 (RHD)
B = Cherokee 4X2 (RHD)
T = Cherokee 4X2 (LHD)
A = 3 Speed Auto
B = 4 Speed Auto
4 = Sport
6 = Cherokee Country/Limited
5 = Classic
8 = 4dr Sport Utility
P = 2.5L Gasoline
S = 4.0L Gasoline
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
E-MARK LABEL
DESCRIPTION
An E-mark Label (Fig. 1) is located on the rear
shut face of the driver’s door. The label contains the
following information:
• Date of Manufacture
• Month-Day-Hour (MDH)
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Country Codes
• Regulation Number
• Regulation Amendment Number
• Approval Number
MANUFACTURER PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Manufacturer Plate (Fig. 2) is located in the
engine compartment on the radiator closure panel
crossmember adjacent to the Body Code Plate. The
plate contains five lines of information:
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
3. Gross Train Mass (GTM)
4. Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
5. Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)
Fig. 1 E-Mark Label
1 – Country Code
2 – Regulation Number
3 – Approval Number
4 – Amendment Number
Fig. 2 Manufacturer Plate
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