1997 Jeep Cherokee location of fuel filters

there is one located in the tank on the fuel pump, and there is one located after the pump and before the engine. follow the fuel lines to find it.

Nope, there is only one fuel filter which is on top of the fuel tank, here is the fuel fitler location and how to change it out.

REMOVAL
1. Remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank/Service and Repair.
See: Fuel Tank > Procedures
2. Clean area around filter/regulator.
3. Disconnect fuel line at filter/regulator. Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings for procedures.
Fig. 19 Fuel Filter/Regulator


4. Remove retainer clamp from top of filter/regulator (Fig. 19). Clamp snaps to tabs on pump module. Discard old clamp.
5. Pry filter/regulator from top of pump module with 2 screwdrivers. Unit is snapped into module.
Fig. 20 Fuel Filter/Regulator Gasket


6. Discard gasket below filter/regulator (Fig. 20).
Fig. 21 Fuel Filter/Regulator O-Rings


7. Before discarding filter/regulator assembly inspect assembly to verify that 0-rings (Fig. 21) are intact. If the smallest of the two 0-rings can not be found on bottom of filter/regulator it may be necessary to remove it from the fuel inlet passage in fuel pump module.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean recessed area in pump module where filter/regulator is to be installed.
2. Obtain new filter/regulator (two new 0-rings should already be installed).
3. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to 0-rings. Do not install 0-rings separately into fuel pump module. They will be damaged when installing filter/regulator.
4. Install new gasket to top of fuel pump module.
5. Press new filter/regulator into top of pump module until it snaps into position (a positive click must be heard or felt).
6. The arrow (Fig. 19) molded into top of fuel pump module should be pointed towards front of vehicle (12 o'clock position).
7. Rotate filter/regulator until fuel supply tube (fitting) is pointed towards front of vehicle (12 o'clock position).
8. Install new retainer clamp (clamp snaps over top of filter/regulator and locks to flanges on pump module).
9. Connect fuel line at filter/regulator.
10. Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank/Service and Repair.
See: Fuel Tank > Procedures

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