I need to change the fuel pump on a 99 jeep grand cheorkee having trouble removing plastic bumper fairing so i can remove the hitch which is under the tank cover

Fuel pumps are mounted inside the fuel tank. If you have a tow hitch, it will have to be removed. I believe the rear bumper has to come off as well. Lots of little things need to be done. A good shop should be able to do in in a few hours.

You must remove the entire front bumper and you will want to remove the radiator as well. There really isn't enough room there.

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To remove the front bumper, there are plastic clips around wheel well and under the front bumper. Then there are a couple of bolts under the hood and two bolts on the side (look from wheel well up). The whole thing comes off as one piece.

I was able to move (twist) the A/C condensor out of the way and not drain it.

Overtime, Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel tanks develop rust and accumulate sediment. This is especially true if the tank sits empty for a period of time. Rust and sediment can break loose and cause clogged filters. When the filter is clogged, the engine does not receive the amount of fuel required to operate. The fuel tank can be cleaned out; however, replacing the tank is easier.

1 Apply the parking brake.

2 Remove the gas cap.

3 Remove the fuel pump relay from the power distribution center under the hood. Look at the underside of the power distribution cover, and locate the fuel pump relay.

4 Attempt to start the engine, cranking the engine for several seconds.

5 Turn the ignition to "Off." Install the fuel pump relay.

6 Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

7 Lift the fuel tank into position, using the jack.

8 Attach the fuel filler hose and vapor return hose to the fuel tank.Tighten the clamps with a Phillips screwdriver.

9 Pivot the fuel tank retaining straps into position. Tighten the fuel tank retaining strap nuts with a socket and ratchet. Lower the jack.

10 Connect the fuel pump electrical connector, the fuel filter line and the fuel return line. Push the fuel line retainer into the chassis.

11 Raise the heat shield. Install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts with a socket and ratchet.

12 Install the tow hooks or trailer hitch, if equipped.

13 Lift the skid plate into position with the jack. Tighten the skid plate mounting bolts with a socket and ratchet.

14 Attach the electrical service connector to the bumper with a socket and ratchet.

15 Raise the jack and remove the jack stands. Slowly, lower the vehicle.

16 Pour the fuel into the gas tank. Connect the negative battery cable.

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99% of all vehicles made for the last 30 years
have the fuel pump in the fuel tank.!!!!!

Obviously you have to remove the tank,to remove the pump

Have the Jeep lifted in the air with all four wheels off the ground. Have the fuel tank emptied using a pump if possible. Place a supportive platform under the tank with a floor jack under the platform. Remove the tank straps holding the tank in.
Lower the tank a few inches so the electrical connectors & fuel lines can be disconnected
Lower the tank and remove from under the Jeep.

Unscrew the retainer at the top of the tank
Remove the sending unit with the pump on it
Reverse to reinstall

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Plastic rivets in the wheel wells, clips under the headlights, remove the grill, plastic clips under the front,
too much to write.
Go get a repair manual

If you look up from under you should see some push clips. if your removing entire bumper with rebar & all, it's probably about 4 nuts holding it to bumper shocks, but be sure to look near ends at fenders for push clips , and or screws, and across mid section. watch it, it's pretty heavy with the rebar attached so make sure you have everything ready & remove nuts last, with some help to hold it up.

there is a trim panel on top of rear bumper if you look underneath there are clips that go through metal bumper also there are 4 plastic fasteners that will need to be replaced after removing best to get clips at dealer cheap enough hope this helps ya