Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 11

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GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) . . . . 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
attached to the top left side of the instrument panel.
The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data
concerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding chart to
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING CHART
POSITION
1 Country of Origin
2 Make
3 Vehicle Type
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5 Vehicle Line
6 Transmission
7 Body Style
8 Engine
9 Check Digit
10 Model Year
11 Assembly Plant
12 thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence
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determine the identification of a vehicle. The Vehicle
Identification Number is also imprinted on the:
• Body Code Plate.
• Equipment Identification Plate.
• Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
• Frame rail.
CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 = United States
J = Jeep
4 = MPV
G = 5001-6000 lbs.
X = Grand Cherokee 4X2 (LHD)
Z = Grand Cherokee 4X4 (LHD)/(RHD)
B = 4 Speed Auto
N = 5 Speed Manual
8 = 4dr Sport Utility
M = 2.5 Liter Diesel
S = 4.0 Liter
Y = 5.2 Liter
U = 1997
Y = Graz Assembly
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