Jeep 200 Cherokee, Service Manual

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(c) Inspect fitting connector body, plastic retainer
ring and fuel system component for damage.
Replace as necessary.
(7) Latch Clips: Depending on vehicle model and
engine, 2 different types of safety latch clips are used
(Fig. 18) or (Fig. 19). Type-1 is tethered to fuel line
and type-2 is not. A special tool will be necessary to
disconnect 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. 18).
(b) Type 2: Separate and unlatch 2 small arms
on end of clip (Fig. 19) and swing away from fuel
line.
(c) Slide latch clip toward fuel rail while lifting
with screwdriver.
Fig. 15 Removing Pull Tab
1 – FUEL TUBE OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT
2 – PULL TAB
3 – QUICK-CONNECT FITTING
4 – FUEL TUBE STOP
Fig. 16 Typical Two-Tab Type Quick-Connect Fitting
1 – TAB(S)
2 – QUICK-CONNECT FITTING
Fig. 17 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. 18 Latch Clip—Type 1
1 – TETHER STRAP
2 – FUEL LINE
3 – SCREWDRIVER
4 – LATCH CLIP
5 – FUEL RAIL
14 - 12 FUEL SYSTEM
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)