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FUEL DRAIN TUBES The fuel drain tubes (Fig. 24) are low–pressure type. Pull each tube from the injector for removal. Push on for installation. Clamps are not required for these FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR The fuel filter/water separator is located in the engine compartment on the left side near the shock The fuel filter/water separator assembly contains the fuel filter, fuel heater element, and fuel drain DRAINING WATER FROM FILTER BOWL Moisture (water) collects at the bottom of the filter/ separator in a plastic bowl. Water entering the fuel initially placed in the ON position. This is done WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRAIN WATER (1) The bottom of the filter/separator bowl is equipped with a drain valve (Fig. 25). The drain (2) Place a drain pan under the drain hose. separator. (4) With the engine not running, open the drain valve by unscrewing the valve (drain valve has (5) Hold the drain open until clean fuel exits the drain. (6) After draining, close drain valve. applicable local or federal regulations. FUEL FILTER REMOVAL (1) Drain all fuel and/or water from fuel filter/wa- ter separator assembly. Refer to the previous Drain- (2) Unplug the electrical connectors at bottom of plastic bowl. (3) Remove plastic bowl from bottom of fuel filter (unscrews). (4) Remove fuel filter from bottom of filter base (unscrews). FUEL FILTER INSTALLATION (1) Clean bottom of fuel filter base. eled part of the rubber gasket should be facing up (4) Clean the inside of bowl with a soap and water mixture before installation. Carefully clean any resi- (5) Install filter bowl to bottom of filter. bowl. (7) Tighten the filter–to–mounting bracket nuts (Fig. 25) to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) torque. Fig. 24 Fuel Injectors and Drain Tubes Fig. 25 Fuel Filter/Water Separator Location 14 - 14 FUEL SYSTEM—2.5L DIESEL ENGINE XJ REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE |