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 Body Code Plate VIN Info |
| Position | Description | Code & Definition |
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = United States/TD> |
| 2 | Make | J = Jeep/TD> |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = MPV |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | E = 3001-4000 lbs F = 4001-5000 lbs |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | Y = Wrangler 4x4 |
| 6 | Series | 1 = Sport 2 = SE 4 = Sahara |
| 7 | Body Style | 9 = Open Body |
| 8 | Engine | P = 2.5L Unleaded Gasoline S = 4.0L Unleaded Gasoline |
| 9 | Check Digit | |
| 10 | Model Year | W = 1998 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | P = Toledo #2 |
| 12 - 17 | Vehicle Build Sequence |
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Excerpted from the Jeep Factory Service Manual, 1998. Jeep is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. |
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