(4) Install fuel tank and fuel filter.
(5) Fill fuel tank with clean fuel. Check for leaks.
(6) Install negative cable to auxiliary jumper ter-
minal.
FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter mounts to the frame above the rear
of the fuel tank. The inlet and outlet tubes are per-
manently attached to the filter.
REMOVAL
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE DISCONNECTING QUICK- CONNECT FIT-
TINGS AT FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP MODULE.
REFER TO THE FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE PRO-
CEDURE
(1) Remove rear seat.
(2) Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector. Push
grommet out and feed jumper completely through
hole in body.
(3) Remove fuel cap slowly to release tank pres-
sure.
(4) With vehicle on a hoist, drain fuel from tank.
Refer to Fuel Tank Draining in this section.
(5) Remove driver’s side fuel tank strap. Loosen,
do not remove, passenger side fuel tank strap allow-
ing fuel tank fill neck to touch rear suspension cross-
member.
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
(6) Disconnect fuel lines from fuel pump module
(Fig. 15). These are quick connect fittings. Refer to
Quick Connect Fittings in this section.
(7) Disconnect fuel supply line from the fuel brake
module.
(8) Remove fuel filter (Fig. 16).
INSTALLATION
The fuel supply (to filter) tube, return tube (to
pump module) are permanently attached to the fuel
filter. The ends of the fuel supply and return tubes
have different size quick-connect fittings. The larger
quick-connect fitting connects to the large nipple
(supply side) on the fuel pump module. The smaller
quick-connect fitting attaches to the small nipple
(return side) on the fuel pump module.
(1) Apply a light coating of clean 30 weight engine
oil to the fuel filter nipples. Install fuel tubes. Refer
to Fuel Tubes and Quick-Connect Fittings in this sec-
tion.
Fig. 13 Fuel Pump Module Locknut
Fig. 14 Fuel Pump Module Removal
Fig. 15 Fuel Lines at Fuel Pump Module
14 - 16 FUEL SYSTEM JA
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