Removal And Installation; Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Regulator - Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
Fig. 19 Latch Clip—Type 2
1 – LATCH CLIP
Fig. 20 Fuel Line Disconnection Using Special Tool
1 – SPECIAL FUEL LINE TOOL
2 – FUEL LINE
3 – FUEL RAIL
(d) Insert special fuel line removal tool (Snap-On
number FIH 9055-1 or equivalent) into fuel line
(Fig. 20). Use tool to release locking fingers in end
of line.
(e) With special tool still inserted, pull fuel line
from fuel rail.
(f) After disconnection,
remain within quick-connect fitting at end of fuel
line.
locking fingers will
(8) Disconnect quick-connect fitting from fuel sys-
tem component being serviced.
CONNECTING
(1) Inspect quick-connect fitting body and fuel sys-
tem component for damage. Replace as necessary.
(2) Prior to connecting quick-connect fitting to
component being serviced, check condition of fitting
and component. Clean parts with a lint-free cloth.
Lubricate with clean engine oil.
(3) Insert quick-connect fitting into fuel tube or
fuel system component until built-on stop on fuel
tube or component rests against back of fitting.
(4) Continue pushing until a click is felt.
(5) Single-tab type fitting: Push new tab down
until it locks into place in quick-connect fitting.
(6) Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel tube and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(7) Latch Clip Equipped: Install latch clip (snaps
into position). If latch clip will not fit, this indi-
cates fuel line is not properly installed to fuel
rail (or other fuel line). Recheck fuel line con-
nection.
(8) Connect negative cable to battery.
(9) Start engine and check for leaks.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FUEL FILTER/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR

The combination Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Regula-
tor is located on the fuel pump module. The fuel
pump module is located on top of fuel tank.
The filter/regulator may be removed without
removing fuel pump module although fuel tank must
be removed.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/
Installation.
(2) Clean area around filter/regulator.
(3) Disconnect fuel line at filter/regulator. Refer to
Quick-Connect Fittings in this group for procedures.
(4) Remove retainer clamp from top of filter/regu-
lator (Fig. 21). Clamp snaps to tabs on pump module.
Discard old clamp.
(5) Pry filter/regulator from top of pump module
with 2 screwdrivers. Unit is snapped into module.
(6) Discard gasket below filter/regulator (Fig. 22).
(7) Before discarding
inspect assembly to verify that o-rings (Fig. 23) are
intact. If the smallest of the two o-rings can not be
found on bottom of filter/regulator, it may be neces-
sary to remove it from the fuel inlet passage in fuel
pump module.
FUEL SYSTEM 14 - 13
filter/regulator assembly,