Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1194
(11) Disconnect fuel pump module electrical con-
nector (pigtail harness) near front of tank (Fig. 35).
Harness connector is clipped to body.
(12) Remove two fuel tank strap nuts (Fig. 36).
Position both tank support straps away from tank.
(13) Carefully lower right side of tank while feed-
ing both fuel hoses through access hole in body. Fuel
Tank Full And Not Drained Using DRB Scan
Tool: To prevent fuel loss through hoses, keep left
side of tank higher than right side while lowering.
Do not allow hose openings to drop lower than top of
tank.
(14) Continue lowering tank until clear of vehicle.
Place tank on floor with left side (hose side) higher
than right side.
(15) Drain tank by removing fuel fill hose at tank.
Fuel fill hose is largest of 2 hoses (Fig. 37). Insert the
Fig. 33 Fuel Hose Shield
1 – FUEL HOSE SHIELD
2 – MOUNTING BOLTS (4)
Fig. 34 Fuel Fill and Vent Hoses
1 – CLAMPS
2 – FUEL FILL HOSE
3 – FUEL VENT HOSE
Fig. 35 Fuel Tank Connections at Front of Fuel Tank
1 – FUEL PUMP MODULE CONNECTOR
2 – LEFT-REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
3 – EVAP CANISTER VENT LINE CONNECTION
4 – FRONT OF FUEL TANK
5 – FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTION
Fig. 36 Fuel Tank Mounting Straps/Nuts
1 – FRONT OF FUEL TANK
2 – NUTS (2)
3 – STRAPS (2)
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FUEL SYSTEM
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)