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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel, near the left A-Pillar. The VIN consists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and numbers that provide specific information about the vehicle. Refer to VIN CODE DECODING .
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.
| POSITION | INTERPRETATION | CODE = DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Without Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) or (CJ4) |
| 8 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) or (CJ4) | ||
| 4 | Weight / G.V.W. | E = 1361 - 1814 KG (3001 - 4000 LBS) |
| F = 1815 - 2267 KG (4001 - 5000 LBS) | ||
| G = 2268 - 2721 KG (5001 - 6000 LBS) | ||
| 5 | Line | T = Compass/Patriot Left Hand Drive (FWD) |
| F = Compass/Patriot Left Hand Drive (4X4) | ||
| 7 = Compass/Patriot Right Hand Drive (4X4) | ||
| 6 | Series | 2 = L (Low Line) Less Sales Code ABB |
| 4 = H (High Line) Less Sales Code ABB | ||
| 5 = P (Premium) Less Sales Code ABB | ||
| C = 6 Speed Manual, Sales Code (DEF) | ||
| F = Continuously Variable, Sales Code (DAV) | ||
| G = Continuously Variable Off Road Crawl, Sales Code (DAW) | ||
| N = 5 Speed Manual, Sales Code (DD7) | ||
| 7 | Body Style | 7 = Hatchback Tall (Body Style - 49) |
| 8 = Sport Utility 4 Door (Body Style - 74) | ||
| 8 | Engine | 0 = 2.0L I4 CYL DOHC 16 Valve Dual VVT Gasoline (ECN) |
| W = 2.4L I4 CYL DOHC 16 Valve Dual VVT Gasoline (ED3) | ||
| Y = 2.0L I4 CYL DOHC Diesel (ECD) | ||
| Z = 2.0L I4 CYL DOHC Diesel 16 Valve (ECE) | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | See explanation in this service information . |
| 10 | Model Year | 8 = 2008 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | D = Belvidere Assembly |
| 12 Though 17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | 6 digit number assigned by assembly plant |
VIN CODE DECODING
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2 to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater the bolt strength. Identification is determined by the line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt strength classes are 8.9 and 10.9. The metric strength class identification number is imprinted on the head of the bolt. The higher the class number, the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the nut face. Refer to the Fastener Identification and Fastener Strength Charts below.
| Bolt Markings | 8.8/8.9 | 10.9 | 12.9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Dia. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. |
| 6 | 12 | 105* | 14 | 125* | 16 | 12 |
| 8 | 25 | 250* | 32 | 23 | 38 | 28 |
| 10 | 54 | 40 | 60 | 45 | 74 | 55 |
| 12 | 95 | 70 | 108 | 80 | 135 | 100 |
| 14 | 155 | 115 | 175 | 130 | 216 | 160 |
| 16 | 243 | 180 | 324 | 240 | 324 | 240 |
| * Inch Lbs. | ||||||
Bolt Markings and Torques - Metric
| Bolt Markings | Grade 5 | Grade 8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Dia. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. |
| 1/4 - 20 | 10 | 95* | 14 | 125* |
| 1/4 - 28 | 10 | 95* | 17 | 150* |
| 5/16 - 18 | 22 | 200* | 30 | 270* |
| 5/16 - 24 | 26 | 240* | 33 | 300* |
| 3/8 - 16 | 40 | 30 | 55 | 40 |
| 3/8 - 24 | 47 | 35 | 60 | 45 |
| 7/16 - 14 | 68 | 50 | 88 | 65 |
| 7/16 - 20 | 74 | 55 | 95 | 70 |
| 1/2 - 13 | 101 | 75 | 135 | 100 |
| 1/2 - 20 | 115 | 85 | 150 | 110 |
| 9/16 - 12 | 135 | 100 | 182 | 135 |
| 9/16 - 18 | 155 | 115 | 202 | 150 |
| 5/8 - 11 | 202 | 150 | 263 | 195 |
| 5/8 - 18 | 215 | 160 | 284 | 210 |
| 3/4 - 10 | 230 | 170 | 297 | 220 |
| 3/4 - 16 | 236 | 175 | 304 | 225 |
| 7/8 - 14 | 405 | 300 | 540 | 400 |
| * Inch Lbs. | ||||
Bolt Markings and Torques - U. S. Customary
