2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Bumper

REAR ABSORBER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR FASCIA -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove rivets attaching absorber to rear cross-
member (Fig. 5).
(3) Separate absorber from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position absorber on vehicle.
(2) Install rivets attaching absorber to rear cross-
member (Fig. 2).
(3) Install rear fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR FASCIA -
INSTALLATION).
REAR FASCIA
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove wheels.
(3) Remove plastic push pins attaching fascia to
fuel tank skid plate.
(4) Remove plastic rivets attaching fascia to wheel
liner.
Fig. 1 Front Fascia
1 - BODY
2 - FASCIA
Fig. 2 Front Fascia
1 - WHEEL LINER
2 - FASCIA
3 - FOG LAMP CONNECTOR
4 - PLASTIC PUSH PIN
5 - PLASTIC RIVET
Fig. 3 Front Fascia
1 - SCREW
2 - FASCIA
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FRONT FASCIA (Continued)

(5) Remove nuts attaching upper edge of fascia to
quarter panel and wheel liner (Fig. 4).
(6) Remove plastic push pins attaching fascia to
liftgate opening (Fig. 5).
(7) Remove screws attaching fascia to liftgate
opening.
(8) Remove D pillar trim and scuff plate outboard
screws.
(9) Remove the rearward tie down screws and the
aperture trim panel.
(10) Carefully peel back the rubber body sealer
patch to access the retainer clips.
(11) Release the forward and rearward retainer
clips on both sides of the fascia.
(12) Grasp forward edges of fascia and pull out-
ward to disengage retainers attaching fascia to quar-
ter panel (Fig. 6).
(13) Separate fascia from vehicle.
Fig. 5 Rear Fascia
1 - ABSORBER
2 - RIVET3 - FASCIA
4 - PLASTIC PUSH PIN
Fig. 4 Rear Fascia Attachment
1 - FASCIA
2 - PLASTIC PUSH PIN
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REAR FASCIA (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Position fascia on vehicle aligning retainers
with slots in quarter panel (Fig. 7).
(2) Press forward edges of fascia inward to engage
retainers.
(3) Install screws attaching fascia to liftgate open-
ing.
(4) Install plastic push pins attaching fascia to lift-
gate opening.
(5) Install nuts attaching upper edge of fascia to
quarter panel and wheel liner.
(6) Install plastic rivets attaching fascia to wheel
liner.
(7) Install support lower vehicle.
(8) Install plastic push pins attaching fascia to fuel
tank skid plate.
(9) Install the interior trim panels removed to
access fascia retainers.
(10) Install tie down loop screws.
(11) Install the wheels, refer to section 22 for
tightening sequence and torque specifications.
FRAME
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´mFt.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Front Tow Hook Bolt 54 40 Ð
Front Skid Plate Bolt 54 40 Ð
Rear Tow Hook Bolt 68 50 Ð
Trailer Hitch Bolts 68 50 Ð
Transfer Case Skid Plate
Bolts34 25 Ð
FRAME DIMENSIONS
INDEX
DESCRIPTION FIGURE
SIDE VIEW 8
BOTTOM VIEW 9
Fig. 6 Rear Fascia Retainers
1 - RETAINER
2 - FASCIA
Fig. 7 Fascia Attachment
1 - SLOT
2 - QUARTER PANEL
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REAR FASCIA (Continued)

Fig. 8 SIDE VIEW
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FRAME (Continued)

Fig. 9 BOTTOM VIEW
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FRAME (Continued)

FRONT SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Position a support under skid plate.
(2) Remove bolts attaching skid plate to frame
(Fig. 10).
(3) Separate skid plate from frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position skid plate on a support.
(2) Raise it into position
(3) Install bolts attaching skid plate to frame.
Tighten bolts to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
FRONT TOW HOOK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolts that attach tow hook bracket to
the lower crossmember (Fig. 11).
(2) Separate tow hook bracket from lower cross-
member.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position tow hook bracket at the lower cross-
member.
(2) Install bolts attaching tow hook bracket to
crossmember. Tighten bolts to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
torque.
FUEL TANK SKID PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The fuel tank skid plate is integrated with the fuel
tank. Refer to Fuel Tank for service procedures
REAR TOW HOOK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear tow hook to frame brace.
(2) Remove bolts attaching the tow hook bracket to
frame (Fig. 12).
(3) Separate tow hook bracket from frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) position tow hook bracket on frame.
(2) Install bolts attaching tow hook bracket to
frame. Tighten bolts to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install rear tow hook to frame brace.
Fig. 10 Front Skid Plate
1 - SKID PLATE
Fig. 11 Front Tow Hook
1 - TAPPING PLATE
2 - CROSSMEMBER
3 - BRACKET
4 - TOW HOOK
Fig. 12 Rear Tow Hook
1 - TOW HOOK BRACE
2 - TOW HOOK
3 - BRACKET
4 - FUEL TANK
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TRAILER HITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR FASCIA -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove screws attaching trailer harness plug
to trailer hitch.
(3) Disconnect harness connector from harness
plug.
(4) Position support stands under trailer hitch.
(5) Remove bolts attaching trailer hitch to frame
rails (Fig. 13).
(6) Separate trailer hitch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position trailer hitch on support stands.
(2) Position trailer hitch on vehicle.
(3) Install bolts attaching trailer hitch to frame
rails. Tighten bolts to 68 N´m (50 lbs.) torque.(4) Connect harness connector to harness plug.
(5) Position harness plug in trailer hitch and
install screws.
(6) Install rear fascia, refer to (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR FASCIA -
INSTALLATION).
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Support skid plate.
(2) Remove bolts that attach skid plate to trans-
mission support crossmember and frame sill (Fig.
14).
(3) Remove support and skid plate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install nutserts, if removed.
(2) Position and support skid plate at the frame
sill and transmission support crossmember.
(3) Attach skid plate to frame sill and crossmem-
ber with the bolts. Tighten bolts to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs)
torque.
Fig. 13 Trailer Hitch
1 - FUEL TANK
2 - TRAILER HITCH
Fig. 14 Transfer Case Skid Plate
1 - TRANSFER CASE
2 - NUTSERT
3 - SKID PLATE
4 - CROSSMEMBER
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(14) Install air tube (or duct) at top of throttle
body.
(15) Install fuel tank cap.
(16) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(17) Start engine and check for fuel leaks.
FUEL TANK
DESCRIPTION
The fuel tank is constructed of a plastic material.
Its main functions are for fuel storage and for place-
ment of the fuel pump module and certain ORVR
components.
OPERATION
All models pass a full 360 degree rollover test
without fuel leakage. To accomplish this, fuel and
vapor flow controls are required for all fuel tank con-
nections.
A fuel tank check valve(s) is mounted into the top
of the fuel tank (or pump module). Refer to Fuel
Tank Check Valve for additional information.
An evaporation control system is connected to the
check valve(s) to reduce emissions of fuel vapors into
the atmosphere. When fuel evaporates from the fuel
tank, vapors pass through vent hoses or tubes to a
charcoal canister where they are temporarily held.
When the engine is running, the vapors are drawn
into the intake manifold. Certain models are also
equipped with a self-diagnosing system using a Leak
Detection Pump (LDP). Refer to Emission Control
System for additional information.
Refer to ORVR for On-Board Refueling Vapor
Recovery system information.
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER CON-
STANT FUEL PRESSURE EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF.
PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED BEFORE SERVIC-
ING FUEL TANK.
Two different procedures may be used to drain fuel
tank (through ORVR control valve opening at top of
fuel tank, or using DRB scan tool). The quickest is
draining through ORVR control valve opening at top
of fuel tank (Fig. 26).
As an alternative procedure, the electric fuel pump
may be activated allowing tank to be drained at fuel
rail connection. Refer to DRB scan tool for fuel pump
activation procedures. Before disconnecting fuel line
at fuel rail, release fuel pressure. Refer to the Fuel
System Pressure Release Procedure for procedures.
Attach end of Special Adapter Hose Tool number
6539 at fuel rail disconnection. Position opposite end
of 6539 to an approved gasoline draining station.Activate fuel pump with DRB and drain tank until
empty.
If electric fuel pump is not operating, tankMUST
be drained through ORVR control valve opening at
top of fuel tank (Fig. 26).
(1) Release fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel
System Pressure Release Procedure.
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
(3) Raise and support vehicle.
(4) Remove left rear wheel/tire.
CAUTION: HANDLE EVAP, LDP AND ORVR VAPOR /
VACUUM LINES VERY CAREFULLY. THESE LINES
AND HOSES MUST BE FIRMLY CONNECTED.
CHECK THE VAPOR/VACUUM LINES AT THE LDP,
LDP FILTER, EVAP CANISTER, EVAP CANISTER
PURGE SOLENOID AND ORVR COMPONENTS FOR
DAMAGE OR LEAKS. IF A LEAK IS PRESENT, A
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MAY BE SET.
(5) Clean top of fuel tank at ORVR control valve
(Fig. 26) or (Fig. 27).
(6) Press release tab in direction of arrow in (Fig.
27) and remove ORVR control valve lock ring
(counter-clockwise). Lift up ORVR control slightly.
Using an approved gasoline draining station, drain
tank until empty through this opening.
(7) Remove stone shield behind left/rear wheel
(Fig. 28). Drill out plastic rivets for removal.
(8) Remove 3 LDP mounting bolts (Fig. 29).
(9) Remove support bracket brace bolt (Fig. 30).
(10) Loosen, but do not remove 2 support bracket
nuts at frame rail (Fig. 29).
(11) To separate and lower front section of two-
piece support bracket, remove 3 attaching bolts on
bottom of support bracket (Fig. 30). While lowering
support bracket, disconnect LDP wiring clip (Fig. 31).
(12) Remove hose clamp (Fig. 32) and remove fuel
fill hose from fuel fill tube.
(13) Cut and discard tie wrap from axle vent hose
(Fig. 32).
(14) Disconnect fuel vent hose from fuel vent tube
(Fig. 32).
(15) Disconnect ORVR hose elbow (Fig. 33) at top
of EVAP canister.
(16) Place hydraulic jack to bottom of fuel tank.
(17) Remove fuel tank-to-rear bumper fascia clips
(Fig. 34).
(18) Remove fuel tank heat shield mounting bolts
(Fig. 35).
CAUTION: To protect fuel tank from exhaust heat,
shield must re-installed after tank installation.
WARNING: PLACE SHOP TOWEL AROUND FUEL
LINES TO CATCH ANY EXCESS FUEL.
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FUEL RAIL (Continued)