Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1189
(1) Drain fuel tank and remove tank. Refer to the
Fuel Tank Removal/Installation section of this group.
(2) Thoroughly wash and clean area around pump
module to prevent contaminants from entering tank.
(3) Disconnect fuel line at filter/regulator. Refer to
Quick-Connect Fittings in this group for procedures.
(4) The plastic fuel pump module locknut is
threaded onto fuel tank (Fig. 24). Install Special Tool
6856 to fuel pump module locknut and remove lock-
nut (Fig. 25). The fuel pump module will spring up
when locknut is removed.
(5) Remove module from fuel tank.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Whenever fuel pump module is serviced,
module gasket must be replaced.
(1) Thoroughly clean locknut threads and mating
fuel tank threads. Use a soap/water solution. Do not
use carburetor cleaner to clean threads.
(2) Using a new gasket, position gasket and fuel
pump module into opening in fuel tank.
(3) Apply clean water to gasket and locknut
threads.
(4) Position locknut over top of fuel pump module.
(5) Rotate module until molded arrow (Fig. 24) is
pointed toward front of vehicle (12 o’clock position).
This step must be done to prevent float/float rod
assembly from contacting sides of fuel tank.
(6) Install Special Tool 6856 to locknut.
(7) Tighten locknut to 74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Rotate fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator until
its fitting is pointed toward front of vehicle (12
o’clock position).
(9) Connect fuel line at filter/regulator. Refer to
Quick-Connect Fittings in this group for procedures.
(10) Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Installa-
tion in this section.
FUEL PUMP INLET FILTER
The fuel pump inlet filter (strainer) is located on
the bottom of fuel pump module (Fig. 26). The fuel
pump module is located on top of fuel tank.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/
Installation.
(2) Remove fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump
Module Removal/Installation.
(3) Remove filter by prying from bottom of module
with 2 screwdrivers. Filter is snapped to module.
(4) Clean bottom of pump module.
INSTALLATION
(1) Snap new filter to bottom of module.
(2) Install fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump
Module Removal/Installation.
(3) Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/
Installation.
Fig. 24 Top View of Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
Module
1 – ROLLOVER VALVE
2 – RETAINER CLAMP
3 – LOCKNUT
4 – FUEL PUMP MODULE
5 – FUEL FILTER/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
6 – ALIGNMENT ARROW
7 – PIGTAIL HARNESS
8 – FUEL SUPPLY TUBE
9 – EVAP CANISTER VENT LINE
Fig. 25 Locknut Removal/Installation—Typical
1 – SPECIAL TOOL 6856
2 – LOCKNUT
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FUEL SYSTEM
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