Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1061
(11)
Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel line and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(12)
Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(13)
Start engine and check for leaks.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FUEL FILTER
The filter is located under the vehicle near the
front of fuel tank (Fig. 25). Replace fuel filter at
intervals specified in the Lubrication and Mainte-
nance Schedule chart found in Group 0, Lubrication
and Maintenance.
REMOVAL
WARNING:
THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER CON-
STANT FUEL PRESSURE EVEN WITH THE ENGINE
OFF.
THIS
PRESSURE
MUST
BE
RELEASED
BEFORE SERVICING THE FUEL FILTER.
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove fuel
filler cap.
(2) Release fuel system pressure. Refer to the pre-
vious Fuel System Pressure Release Procedure in
this section.
(3) Raise and support vehicle.
(4) Place shop towels under fuel filter.
(5) Disconnect fuel lines at filter. Refer to Quick-
Connect Fittings in this group for procedures.
(6) Remove retaining strap mounting bolt.
(7) Remove filter retaining strap.
(8) Remove filter from mounting bracket.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
The ends of the fuel filter are marked
for correct installation. Install filter with the end
marked IN towards fuel tank and the end marked
OUT towards engine.
(1) Place fuel filter in retaining strap with the
marked ends in the correct position.
(2) Install retaining strap bolt. Tighten to 7 N·m
(66 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install fuel lines to filter. Refer to Fuel Tubes/
Lines/Hoses and Clamps in this group. Also refer to
Quick-Connect Fittings in this group for procedures.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Connect negative battery cable.
(6) Start engine and check for leaks.
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
The pressure regulator is not serviced separately. If
it needs servicing, the entire fuel pump module must
be replaced. Refer to Fuel Pump Module for proce-
dures.
FUEL PUMP RELAY
The fuel pump and automatic shutdown (ASD)
relays are located in the Power Distribution Center
(PDC). The PDC is located in the engine compart-
ment. (Fig. 26). Refer to label on PDC cover for relay
location. Check the terminals in the PDC relay con-
nector for corrosion or damage before installation.
Fig. 24 Latch Clip Installation
Fig. 25 Fuel Filter
14 - 16
FUEL SYSTEM
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)