Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual page 785

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(8) On models with automatic transmissions, it
may be necessary to remove automatic transmission
throttle line pressure cable and bracket . This will aid
in fuel rail assembly removal .
(9) Remove fuel rail by gently rocking until all fuel
injectors are out of intake manifold .
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to
each injector o-ring. This will aid in installation .
(2) Position tips of all fuel injectors into corre-
sponding injector bore in intake manifold . Seat injec-
tors into manifold .
(3) Tighten fuel rail mounting bolts and nuts to 11
N-m (100 ft . lbs .) torque .
(4) Connect injector harness connectors to appro-
priate (tagged) injector.
(5) Connect fuel line and fuel line latch clip to fuel
rail . Refer to this group for procedures.
(6) Install protective cap to pressure test port fit-
ting (if equipped).
(7) Install air cleaner crossover tube.
(8) Install fuel tank cap .
(9) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(10) Start engine and check for fuel leaks .
FUEL INJECTORS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fuel rail . Refer to Fuel Rail Removal in
this section .
(2) Remove clip(s) that retain fuel injector(s) to
fuel rail (Fig. 20) or (Fig. 21) .
Fig. 20 Injector Mounting
INSTALLATION
(1) Install fuel injector(s) into fuel rail assembly
and install retaining clip(s) .
(2) If same injector(s) is being reinstalled, install
new o-ring(s) .
(3) Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to
each injector o-ring. This will aid in installation .
FUEL
RAIL
Fig. 21 Injector Retaining Clips-Typical Injector
(4) Install fuel rail . Refer to Fuel Rail Installation
in this section.
(5) Start engine and check for fuel leaks.
FUEL TANK
REMOVAL
FUEL SYSTEM
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WARNING : THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER CON-
STANT FUEL PRESSURE EVEN WITH THE ENGINE
OFF. THIS
PRESSURE MUST
BE RELEASED
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL TANK.
WARNING : KEEP OPEN FLAME AWAY FROM FUEL
SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove fuel filler cap.
(3) Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release Pro-
cedure as described elsewhere in this group .
(4) Remove 8 screws retaining plastic fuel filler
bezel to body (Fig . 22) . Remove fuel filler bezel.
(5) To prevent contaminants from entering tank,
temporarily install fuel cap to fill hoses .
(6) Cut plastic tie wrap securing rear axle vent
hose to fuel filler hoses.
(7) Disconnect electrical connector at front of fuel
tank (Fig. 23) .
(8) Disconnect EVAP hose from EVAP line at front
of fuel tank (Fig. 23) .
(9) Disconnect quick-connect fitting from fuel line
at front of fuel tank (Fig. 23) . Refer to Quick-Connect
Fittings in this group for procedures.