Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1348

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FUEL TANK (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) If fuel pump module is being installed, refer to
Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation.
(2) Install fill and vent hoses to tank fittings.
(3) Place and secure fuel tank to transmission
jack.
(4) Raise tank up enough to connect fuel line, elec-
trical connector and vapor hoses to top of fuel tank.
Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings for fuel line proce-
dures.
(5) Continue raising tank into position and install
mounting straps and nuts. Tighten nuts to 27–54
N·m (20–40 ft. lbs.) torque. Do not over tighten
mounting strap nuts.
(6) Remove transmission jack.
(7) If equipped, install fuel tank skid plate. Refer
to 23, Body.
(8) If equipped with a 2–piece driveshaft:
(a) Obtain new bolts and nuts to secure cross-
member to frame. Use the same OEM bolts/nuts
that are used to secure the upper fuel tank cross-
member to the vehicle frame.
(b) Position crossmember
Install bolts and tighten to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(c) Position driveshaft
assembly to crossmember.
(d) Install bolts and tighten to 54 N·m (40 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(9) Install fill and vent hoses to fill and vent tubes.
(10) Install splash shield in front of left/rear
wheelhouse.
(11) Connect negative cable to battery.
(12) Refill fuel tank and install fill cap.
(13) Inspect all hoses and lines for leaks.
INLET FILTER
REMOVAL
The fuel pump inlet filter (strainer) is located on
the bottom of the fuel pump module (Fig. 31) or (Fig.
32). The fuel pump module is located inside of fuel
tank.
(1) Remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/
Installation.
(2) Remove fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump
Module Removal/Installation.
(3) 2 Door Models: Remove filter by carefully pry-
ing 2 lock tabs at bottom of module with 2 screwdriv-
ers. Filter is snapped to module.
(4) 4 Door Models: Remove filter by carefully pry-
ing it from bottom of pump module with 2 screwdriv-
ers. Filter is snapped to module.
(5) Clean bottom of pump module.
to vehicle frame.
and carrier bracket
Fig. 31 Fuel Pump Inlet Filter—2 Door Models
1 - FUEL PUMP INLET FILTER
2 - LOCK TABS (2)
3 - FUEL PUMP MODULE (BOTTOM)
Fig. 32 Fuel Pump Inlet Filter—4 Door Models
1 - FUEL PUMP MODULE
2 - FUEL PUMP INLET FILTER
INSTALLATION
The fuel pump inlet filter (strainer) is located on
the bottom of the fuel pump module (Fig. 31) or (Fig.
32). The fuel pump module is located inside of fuel
tank.
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