Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 849
drain hose (from an approved gasoline draining sta-
tion) into hose opening. Drain tank until empty.
(16) If fuel pump module removal is necessary,
refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation in
this group for procedures.
INSTALLATION
(1) If fuel pump module is being installed, refer to
Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation in this
group for procedures.
(2) Install fuel fill/vent hoses to tank fittings. To
prevent hose from kinking, rotate each hose until
index mark on hose is aligned to index tang on fuel
tank (Fig. 37).
(3) Install hose clamps to hoses. Position clamps
between index marks on each hose (Fig. 37).
(4) Position fuel tank to hydraulic jack.
(5) Raise tank into position while guiding fuel fill
and vent hoses into and through access hole in body.
(6) Continue raising tank until positioned to body.
(7) Attach two fuel tank mounting straps and
mounting nuts. Tighten nuts to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.)
torque. Do not over tighten nuts.
(8) Install both fuel hoses to fuel fill tube. Tighten
both retaining clamps.
(9) Position fuel hose shield to body. Install and
tighten 4 mounting bolts.
(10) Connect fuel pump module pigtail harness
electrical connector near front of tank.
(11) Connect fuel pump module supply line near
front of tank. Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings for
procedures.
(12) Connect EVAP hose near front of tank.
(13) Install exhaust tailpipe heat shield.
(14) Install fuel tank skid plate (if equipped).
(15) Lower vehicle and connect battery cable to
battery.
FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE CAP
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
If replacement of the 1/4 turn fuel tank filler tube
cap is necessary, it must be replaced with an identi-
cal cap to be sure of correct system operation.
CAUTION: Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap to
relieve
fuel
tank
pressure.
The
cap
must
be
removed prior to disconnecting any fuel system
component or before draining the fuel tank.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
REMOVAL
The accelerator pedal is connected to the throttle
body linkage by the throttle cable. The cable is pro-
tected by a plastic sheathing and is connected to the
throttle body linkage by a ball socket. It is connected
to the upper part of the accelerator pedal arm by a
plastic retainer (clip) (Fig. 38). This retainer (clip)
snaps into the top of the accelerator pedal arm.
Retainer tabs (built into the cable sheathing) (Fig.
38) fasten the cable to the dash panel.
Dual throttle return springs (attached to the throt-
tle shaft) are used to close the throttle.
CAUTION: Never attempt to remove or alter these
springs.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink the
cable core wire (within the cable sheathing) while
servicing the accelerator pedal or throttle cable.
(1) From inside the vehicle, hold up accelerator
pedal. Remove plastic cable retainer (clip) and throt-
tle cable core wire from upper end of accelerator
pedal arm (Fig. 38). Plastic cable retainer (clip) snaps
into pedal arm.
(2) Remove accelerator pedal mounting bracket
nuts. Remove accelerator pedal assembly.
Fig. 37 Fuel Fill/Vent Hose Index Marks
1 – FUEL TANK
2 – CLAMP INDEX MARKS
3 – TANK INDEX TANGS
4 – HOSE INDEX MARKS
5 – FUEL FILL HOSE
6 – CLAMP INDEX MARKS
7 – CLAMPS
8 – FUEL VENT HOSE
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