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 decod-
ing chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.

The

Vehicle

Identification

Number

also

imprinted on the:

• 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 Iden-
tification Number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-
tion. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING CHART

POSITION

INTERPRETATION

CODE = DESCRIPTION

Country of Origin

1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler

Corporation

Make

J = Jeep

Vehicle Type

4 = MPV

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

E = 3001-4000 lbs.

F = 4001-5000 lbs.

Vehicle Line

A = Wrangler 4X4 (LHD)

4 = Wrangler 4X4 (RHD)

Series

3 = X

4 = Sport/Unlimited

5 = Sahara

6 = Rubicon

Body Style

4 = Extended Open Body

9 = Open Body

Engine

1 = 2.4L 4 cyl DOHC Gasoline

S = 4.0L 6 cyl Gasoline

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POSITION

INTERPRETATION

CODE = DESCRIPTION

Check Digit

0 through 9 or X

Model Year

5=2005

Assembly Plant

P = Toledo #2

12 thru 17

Vehicle Build Sequence

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL

DESCRIPTION

All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Infor-

mation (VECI) Label. DaimlerChrysler permanently
attaches the label in the engine compartment (Fig.
1). It cannot be removed without defacing informa-
tion and destroying the label.

The label contains the vehicle’s emission specifica-

tions and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.

The VECI label contains the following:
• Engine family and displacement

• Evaporative family

• Emission control system schematic

• Certification application

• Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)

• Idle speeds (if adjustable)

• Spark plug and gap
The label also contains an engine vacuum sche-

matic. These labels are permanently attached and
cannot be removed without defacing information and
destroying label.

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION
LABEL

DESCRIPTION

A vehicle certification label (Fig. 2) is attached to

every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle. The label
certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Standards. The label also lists:

• Month and year of vehicle manufacture.

• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross

front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) are
based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire
inflation pressure.

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

• Type of vehicle.

• Type of rear wheels.

• Bar code.

• Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.

• Paint and Trim codes.

• Country of origin.

The label is located on the driver-side door shut-

face.

Fig. 1 VECI Label Location

1 - VECI LABEL

Fig. 2 VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL - TYPICAL

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BODY CODE PLATE

DESCRIPTION

BODY CODE PLATE

A metal body code plate is attached to the floor pan

under the drivers seat (Fig. 3). Disengage the snaps
attaching the carpet to the floor pan to read the
information. There are seven lines of information on
the body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used
to define service information. Information reads from
left to right, starting with line 3 in the center of the
plate to line 1 at the bottom of the plate (Fig. 4).

The last code imprinted on a vehicle code plate will

be followed by the imprinted word END. When two
vehicle code plates are required, the last available
spaces on the first plate will be imprinted with the
letters CTD (for continued).

When a second vehicle code plate is necessary, the

first four spaces on each row will not be used because
of the plate overlap.

BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 3

DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12

Vehicle Order Number

DIGITS 13, 14, AND 15

Roof
• VJB = Soft Top Medium Gray

• VJC = Soft Top Medium Khaki

• VJG = Soft Top Dark Green

• VJK = Soft Top Dark Khaki

• VKB = Hard Top Medium Gray

• VKC = Hard Top Medium Khaki

• VKK = Hard Top Dark Khaki

DIGITS 16, 17, AND 18

Car Line Shell
• TJJ = Wrangler (LHD)

• TJU = Wrangler (RHD)

DIGIT 19

Price Class
• L = Wrangler (All)

DIGITS 20 AND 21

Body Type
• 77 = Wheel Base (93.4 in.)

• 78 = Wheel Base (103.4 in.)

BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 2

DIGITS 1,2, AND 3

Paint Procedure

DIGIT 4

Open Space

DIGITS 5 THROUGH 8

Primary Paint
(Refer to 23 - BODY/PAINT - SPECIFICATIONS)

for color codes.

DIGIT 9

Open Space

Fig. 3 Body Code Plate Location

1 - SNAP
2 - REAR CARPET
3 - BODY CODE PLATE
4 - SNAP
5 - FLOOR PAN
6 - FRONT CARPET

Fig. 4 Body Code Plate Decoding

1 - PRIMARY PAINT
2 - SECONDARY PAINT
3 - ROOF
4 - CAR LINE SHELL
5 - ENGINE
6 - TRIM
7 - VIN
8 - MARKET
9 - TRANSMISSION
10 - PAINT PROCEDURE
11 - VEHICLE ORDER NUMBER

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DIGITS 10 THROUGH 13

Secondary Paint

DIGIT 14

Open Space

DIGITS 15 THROUGH 18

Interior Trim Code

DIGIT 19

Open Space

DIGITS 20, 21, AND 22

Engine Code
• ED1 = 2.4L 4 cyl. MPI Gasoline

• ERH = 4.0L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline

BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 1

DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3

Transmission Codes
• DEH = NSG370 6 - speed Manual

• DG6 = 42RLE 4 - speed Automatic

DIGIT 4

Open Space

DIGIT 5

Market Code
• B = International

DIGIT 6

Open Space

DIGITS 7 THROUGH 23

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFORMA-

TION/VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION) for breakdown of VIN code.

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

DESCRIPTION

The graphic symbols illustrated in the following

International Control and Display Symbols Chart
(Fig. 5) are used to identify various instrument con-
trols. The symbols correspond to the controls and dis-
plays that are located on the instrument panel.

Fig. 5 INTERNATIONAL CONTROL AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS

High Beam

Rear Window Washer

Fog Lamps

Fuel

Headlamp, Parking Lamps, Panel Lamps

Engine Coolant Temperature

Turn Warning

Battery Charging Condition

Hazard Warning

Engine Oil

Windshield Washer

Seat Belt

Windshield Wiper

Brake Failure

Windshield Wiper and Washer

Parking Brake

Windscreen Demisting and Defrosting

Front Hood

Ventilating Fan

Rear hood (Decklid)

Rear Window Defogger

Horn

Rear Window Wiper

Lighter

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