FRONT TOW HOOK
REMOVAL
NOTE: Front fascia must be removed to replace the
stud plate. (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/
BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA - REMOVAL)
(1) Remove the nuts and bolt and remove the tow
eye/hook. (Fig. 10)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the stud plate if previously removed.
(2) Install the tow eye/hook.
(3) Install the nuts and bolt and tighten to 61 N´m
(45 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install the front fascia if the stud plate was
replaced. (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/
BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA - INSTALLATION)
REAR TOW HOOK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the bolts and remove the tow hook/eye.
(Fig. 11)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the tow hook/eye.
(2) Install the bolts and tighten to 88 N´m (65 ft.
lbs.).
Fig. 10 TOW HOOKS/EYE
1 - STUD PLATE
2 - U-NUT
3 - BOLTS
4 - NUTS
5 - TOW HOOK
6-TOWEYEFig. 11 TOW HOOK/EYE
1 - U-NUT
2-TOWEYE
3 - BOLTS
4 - TOW HOOK
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TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the tow hooks, if equipped. (Refer to 13
- FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/REAR TOW HOOK
- REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect trailer electrical connector.
(3) Support the hitch with a suitable lifting device.
(4) Remove the bolts and remove the trailer hitch.
(Fig. 12)
INSTALLATION
(1) Support the hitch with a suitable lifting device
and install the hitch.
(2) Install the bolts and tighten to 88 N´m (65 ft.
lbs.)
(3) Connect the electrical connector.
FUEL TANK SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Support the skid plate with a suitable lifting
device.
(3) Remove the trailer hitch, if equipped. (Refer to
13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRAILER
HITCH - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the tow hooks, if not previously
removed. (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/
FRAME/REAR TOW HOOK - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the bolts and remove the fuel tank
skid plate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the skid plate and support with a suit-
able lifting device.(2) Install the trailer hitch, if equipped. (Refer to
13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRAILER
HITCH - INSTALLATION)
(3) Install the tow hooks, if equipped. (Refer to 13
- FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/REAR TOW HOOK
- INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the bolts and tighten to 88 N´m (65 ft.
lbs.).
Fig. 12 TRAILER HITCH
1 - BOLTS
2 - TRAILER LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 - TRAILER HITCH
KJFRAMES & BUMPERS 13 - 9
(8) Pressure should not fall below30 psi for five
minutes.
(9) If pressure falls below 30 psi, it must be deter-
mined if a fuel injector, the check valve within the
fuel pump module, or a fuel tube/line is leaking.
(10) Again, start engine and bring to normal oper-
ating temperature.
(11) Shut engine off.
(12)Testing for fuel injector or fuel rail leak-
age:Clamp off the rubber hose portion of Adaptor
Tool between the fuel rail and the test port ªTº on
Adapter Tool. If pressure now holds at or above 30
psi, a fuel injector or the fuel rail is leaking.
(13)Testing for fuel pump check valve, filter,
regulator check valve or fuel tube/line leakage:
Clamp off the rubber hose portion of Adaptor Tool
between the vehicle fuel line and test port ªTº on
Adapter Tool. If pressure now holds at or above 30
psi, a leak may be found at a fuel tube/line. If no
leaks are found at fuel tubes or lines, one of the
check valves in either the electric fuel pump, fuel fil-
ter or fuel pressure regulator may be leaking.
Note: A quick loss of pressure usually indicates a
defective check valve in the pressure regulator. A
slow loss of pressure usually indicates a defective
check valve in the bottom of the fuel pump module.
The check valves are not serviced separately. Also,
the electric fuel pump is not serviced separately.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE RELEASE
Use following procedure if the fuel injector
rail is, or is not equipped with a fuel pressure
test port.
(1) Remove fuel fill cap.
(2) Remove fuel pump relay from Power Distribu-
tion Center (PDC). For location of relay, refer to label
on underside of PDC cover.(3) Start and run engine until it stalls.
(4) Attempt restarting engine until it will no
longer run.
(5) Turn ignition key to OFF position.
CAUTION: Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 must be performed to
relieve high pressure fuel from within fuel rail. Do
not attempt to use following steps to relieve this
pressure as excessive fuel will be forced into a cyl-
inder chamber.
(6) Unplug connector from any fuel injector.
(7) Attach one end of a jumper wire with alligator
clips (18 gauge or smaller) to either injector terminal.
(8) Connect other end of jumper wire to positive
side of battery.
(9) Connect one end of a second jumper wire to
remaining injector terminal.
CAUTION: Powering an injector for more than a few
seconds will permanently damage the injector.
(10) Momentarily touch other end of jumper wire
to negative terminal of battery for no more than a
few seconds.
(11) Place a rag or towel below fuel line quick-con-
nect fitting at fuel rail.
(12) Disconnect quick-connect fitting at fuel rail.
Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings.
(13) Return fuel pump relay to PDC.
(14) One or more Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's)
may have been stored in PCM memory due to fuel
pump relay removal. The DRBtscan tool must be
used to erase a DTC.
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FUEL DELIVERY (Continued)
(3) Remove 4 fuel pump module access plate nuts
(Fig. 3).
(4) While applying heat from a heat gun, carefully
pry up fuel pump module access plate. Take care not
to bend plate.
(5) Disconnect flow management valve hose clamp
and hose (Fig. 4) at pump module fitting. Also discon-
nect small recirculation line at top half of manage-
ment valve.
(6) Raise vehicle.
(7) Disconnect opposite end of flow management
valve hose at EVAP canister (Fig. 1).
(8) Remove valve and 2 hoses as an assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Attach 2 large hoses and 1 small line to flow
management valve. Position this assembly to top of
fuel tank.
(3) Connect valve hose at EVAP canister.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Attach valve hose and clamp to top of fuel
pump module.
(6) Apply silicone sealant to bottom of fuel pump
module metal access plate.(7) Install fuel pump module metal access plate
and 4 nuts. Tighten nuts to 3 N´m (26 in. lbs.)
torque.
(8) Position carpet and install 2 new cargo clamp
rivets.
FUEL FILTER
DESCRIPTION
The fuel pressure regulator and fuel filter are not
combined on this vehicle. The main fuel filter is
attached to the front of the fuel tank (Fig. 1) and is a
serviceable/replaceable item. Also refer to Inlet Filter
and Fuel Pressure Regulator.
REMOVAL
The main fuel filter is attached to the front of fuel
tank (Fig. 1). Three fuel lines are used at filter.
Fuel tank removal will not be necessary for
fuel filter removal. Access is from rear cargo
area.
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY BE UNDER A
CONSTANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE
OFF). BEFORE SERVICING MOST FUEL SYSTEM
COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
MUST BE RELEASED. REFER TO THE FUEL SYS-
TEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE.
(1) Release fuel system pressure.
(2) Four cargo holdown clamps are located inside
vehicle on floor of rear cargo area. Two of these four
clamps must be removed. Remove 2 rearward
mounted clamps by drilling out clamp rivets.
(3) Fold carpeting forward to gain access to fuel
pump module access plate (Fig. 5).
(4) Remove 4 fuel pump module access plate nuts
(Fig. 5).
(5) While applying heat from a heat gun, carefully
pry up metal fuel pump module access plate. Take
care not to bend plate.
(6) Clean top of fuel pump module area around
fuel line connection points.
(7) Disconnect 2 fuel lines at fuel pump module
(Fig. 6) by pressing on tabs at side of fitting.
(8) Raise vehicle.
(9) Place drain pan under fuel filter.
(10) A third fuel line is attached to bottom of filter
(Fig. 7). The disconnection point for this 3rd line is
approximately 1 foot towards front of vehicle. Clean
fuel line connection point before disconnection. Dis-
connect by pressing on tabs at side of fitting.
(11) Disconnect 3rd fuel line from body retention
clip. Place a small screwdriver into side of clip and
twist for removal.
Fig. 4 TOP OF FUEL PUMP MODULE
1 - LOCK RING
2 - ALIGNMENT NOTCH
3 - FUEL FILTER FITTINGS (2)
4 - ORVR SYSTEM HOSE AND CLAMP
5 - FLOW MANAGEMENT VALVE
6 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
7 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP
8 - FUEL TANK CHECK (CONTROL) VALVE
9 - FUEL PUMP MODULE (UPPER SECTION)
KJFUEL DELIVERY 14 - 7
FLOW MANAGEMENT VALVE (Continued)
(12) Remove filter ground strap at fuel tank
mounting strap.
(13) Remove 1 filter mounting nut (Fig. 7) and
remove filter.
INSTALLATION
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Position fuel lines on filter towards top of fuel
tank.
(3) Position filter to mounting stud on front of fuel
tank.
(4) Install filter mounting nut and tighten. Refer
to torque specifications.
(5) A third fuel line is attached to bottom of filter.
The connection point for this 3rd line is approxi-
mately 1 foot towards front of vehicle. Connect by
snapping together.
(6) Connect 3rd fuel line to body retention clip
(snaps in).
(7) Attach filter ground strap to tank mounting
strap.
(8) Lower vehicle.
(9) Attach (snap on) 2 filter fuel lines at fuel pump
module fittings.
(10) Start engine and check fuel line fittings for
leaks.
(11) Apply silicone sealant to fuel pump module
metal access plate.(12) Install fuel pump module metal access plate
and 4 nuts. Tighten 4 nuts. Refer to torque specifica-
tions.
(13) Position carpet and install 2 new cargo clamp
rivets in each cargo holdown clamp.
Fig. 5 ACCESS PLATE
1 - FLOORPAN AT REAR
2 - FUEL PUMP MODULE ACCESS PLATE
3 - NUTS (4)
4 - OPENING TO PUMP MODULE
Fig. 6 FUEL LINES AT PUMP MODULE
1 - FUEL PUMP MODULE LOCKRING
2 - FUEL LINES TO FUEL FILTER (2)
3 - QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS (2)
4 - ROLLOVER VALVE
Fig. 7 FUEL FILTER LOCATION
1 - FUEL FILTER
2 - 3RD FUEL LINE TO ENGINE
3 - FILTER MOUNTING NUT
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FUEL FILTER (Continued)
(7)Plastic Retainer Ring Type Fitting:This
type of fitting can be identified by the use of a full-
round plastic retainer ring (Fig. 15) usually black in
color.
(a) To release fuel system component from quick-
connect fitting, firmly push fitting towards compo-
nent being serviced while firmly pushing plastic
retainer ring into fitting (Fig. 15). With plastic ring
depressed, pull fitting from component.The plas-
tic retainer ring must be pressed squarely
into fitting body. If this retainer is cocked
during removal, it may be difficult to discon-
nect fitting. Use an open-end wrench on
shoulder of plastic retainer ring to aid in dis-
connection.
Fig. 13 REMOVING PULL TAB
1 - FUEL TUBE OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT
2 - PULL TAB
3 - QUICK-CONNECT FITTING
4 - FUEL TUBE STOP
Fig. 14 TYPICAL 2±TAB TYPE FITTING
1 - TAB(S)
2 - QUICK-CONNECT FITTING
Fig. 15 PLASTIC RETAINER RING TYPE FITTING
1 - FUEL TUBE
2 - QUICK CONNECT FITTING
3 - PUSH
4 - PLASTIC RETAINER
5 - PUSH
6 - PUSH
7 - PUSH
8 - PUSH
Fig. 16 LATCH CLIP-TYPE 1
1 - TETHER STRAP
2 - FUEL LINE
3 - SCREWDRIVER
4 - LATCH CLIP
5 - FUEL RAIL
14 - 12 FUEL DELIVERYKJ
QUICK CONNECT FITTING (Continued)
(b) After disconnection, plastic retainer ring will
remain with quick-connect fitting connector body.
(c) Inspect fitting connector body, plastic retainer
ring and fuel system component for damage.
Replace as necessary.
(8)Latch Clips:Depending on vehicle model and
engine, 2 different types of safety latch clips are used
(Fig. 16) or (Fig. 17). Type-1 is tethered to fuel line
and type-2 is not. A special tool will be necessary todisconnect fuel line after latch clip is removed. The
latch clip may be used on certain fuel line/fuel rail
connection, or to join fuel lines together.
(a) Type 1: Pry up on latch clip with a screw-
driver (Fig. 16).
(b) Type 2: Separate and unlatch 2 small arms
on end of clip (Fig. 17) and swing away from fuel
line.
(c) Slide latch clip toward fuel rail while lifting
with screwdriver.
(d) Insert special fuel line removal tool (Snap-On
number FIH 9055-1 or equivalent) into fuel line
(Fig. 18). Use tool to release locking fingers in end
of line.
(e) With special tool still inserted, pull fuel line
from fuel rail.
(f) After disconnection, locking fingers will
remain within quick-connect fitting at end of fuel
line.
(9) Disconnect quick-connect fitting from fuel sys-
tem component being serviced.
CONNECTING
(1) Inspect quick-connect fitting body and fuel sys-
tem component for damage. Replace as necessary.
(2) Prior to connecting quick-connect fitting to
component being serviced, check condition of fitting
and component. Clean parts with a lint-free cloth.
Lubricate with clean engine oil.
(3) Insert quick-connect fitting into fuel tube or
fuel system component until built-on stop on fuel
tube or component rests against back of fitting.
(4) Continue pushing until a click is felt.
(5) Single-tab type fitting: Push new tab down
until it locks into place in quick-connect fitting.
(6) Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel tube and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(7) Latch Clip Equipped: Install latch clip (snaps
into position).If latch clip will not fit, this indi-
cates fuel line is not properly installed to fuel
rail (or other fuel line). Recheck fuel line con-
nection.
(8) Connect negative cable to battery.
(9) Start engine and check for leaks.
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
DESCRIPTION
The fuel pressure regulator is located on the bot-
tom of the upper section of the fuel pump module.
The fuel filteris not combinedinto the pressure
regulator on this model.
Fig. 17 LATCH CLIP-TYPE 2
1 - LATCH CLIP
Fig. 18 FUEL LINE DISCONNECTION USING
SPECIAL TOOL
1 - SPECIAL FUEL LINE TOOL
2 - FUEL LINE
3 - FUEL RAIL
KJFUEL DELIVERY 14 - 13
QUICK CONNECT FITTING (Continued)
(b) The sides of pump module are equipped with
tension springs (Fig. 29). These springs hold mod-
ule to bottom of fuel tank into 2 formed guides
(Fig. 30). Release module assembly from these 2
guides by sliding toward right side of fuel tank.
(c) Lift assembly from fuel tank.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Whenever fuel pump module is serviced,
pump module gasket must be replaced.
(1) Position lower section of fuel pump module
assembly into fuel tank.
(2) The bottom of fuel tank has 2 formed guides.
Lock module assembly into these 2 guides by sliding
toward left side of fuel tank.
(3) Push down on plastic tab to lock module to fuel
tank guides.
(4) Connect fuel supply line to bottom of upper
pump module section.
(5) Connect fuel pressure regulator to bottom of
upper pump module section.
(6) Connect electrical connector to bottom of upper
pump module section.
(7) Position pump module into fuel tank. Notch on
module must be facing rear of tank.(8) Position lock ring to module. Tap lockring
using a brass drift and hammer (clockwise) until
rotated up to built-on stops.
(9) Attach (snap on) 2 fuel filter fuel lines to top of
fuel pump module.
(10) Connect hoses/lines to ORVR components.
(11) Fill fuel tank with fuel.
(12) Start engine and check for fuel leaks.
(13) Apply silicone sealant to bottom of fuel pump
module metal access plate.
(14) Install fuel pump module metal access plate
and 4 nuts. Tighten nuts to 3 N´m (26 in. lbs.)
torque.
(15) Position carpet and install 2 new cargo clamp
rivets into each cargo holdown clamp.
Fig. 25 ACCESS PLATE
1 - FLOORPAN AT REAR
2 - FUEL PUMP MODULE ACCESS PLATE
3 - NUTS (4)
4 - OPENING TO PUMP MODULE
Fig. 26 TOP OF FUEL PUMP MODULE
1 - LOCK RING
2 - ALIGNMENT NOTCH
3 - FUEL FILTER FITTINGS (2)
4 - ORVR SYSTEM HOSE AND CLAMP
5 - FLOW MANAGEMENT VALVE
6 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
7 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP
8 - FUEL TANK CHECK (CONTROL) VALVE
9 - FUEL PUMP MODULE (UPPER SECTION)
KJFUEL DELIVERY 14 - 19
FUEL PUMP MODULE (Continued)