Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1103

mm
FUEL TANKS 14 - 21
FUEL UNE
( T O FUEL RAIL)
DRIVER'S SIDE
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
EVAP
H O S E
FUEL FILTER/
FUEL PRESSURE
R E G U L A T O R
FUEL
TANK
(GAS
P O W E R E D )
J9414-37
Fig. 2 Fuel Tank Connections—Gas Powered
Engines
FUEL RETURN
A N D SUPPLY LINES
DRIVER'S mm
OF VEHICLE
77\
ELECTRICAL
, CONNECTOR
FUEL
TANK
(DIESEL)
J9414-38
Fig. 3 Fuel Tank Connections—Diesel
Powered
Engines
WARNING: THE F U E L S Y S T E M I S UNDER A CON­
STANT P R E S S U R E (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF).
B E F O R E SERVICING THE F U E L TANK, FUEL S Y S ­
TEM P R E S S U R E MUST B E R E L E A S E D . R E F E R TO
THE F U E L S Y S T E M P R E S S U R E R E L E A S E P R O C E ­
DURE B E F O R E SERVICING THE F U E L TANK.
(3) Drain fuel tank. Refer to the previous Draining
Fuel Tank section.
(4) Disconnect both the fuel fill and fuel vent rub­
ber hoses at the fuel tank (Fig. 1).
(5) Gas Powered Engines: While working over
the left rear tire/wheel:
(a) Disconnect the electrical connector from the
fuel pump module (Fig. 2).
(b) Disconnect the EVAP hose at the pressure re­
lief/rollover valve (Fig. 2).
(c) Disconnect the fuel supply line at the fuel fil­
ter/fuel pressure regulator (Fig. 2). Refer to Fuel
Tubes/Lines/Hoses and Clamps in this group for ad­
ditional information about fuel line removal and in­
stallation. Also refer to Quick-Connect Fittings in
this group.
Diesel Powered Engines: While working over the
left rear tire/wheel:
* (a) Disconnect the electrical connector from the
fuel tank module (Fig. 3).
(b) Disconnect the fuel supply and fuel return
lines at the fuel tank module (Fig. 3). Refer to Fuel
Tubes/Lines/Hoses and Clamps in this group for ad­
ditional information about fuel line removal and in­
stallation. Also refer to Quick-Connect Fittings in
this group.
(6) Place a transmission jack under the center of
the fuel tank. Apply a slight amount of pressure to
fuel tank with transmission jack.
WARNING: W R A P SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
(7) Remove the fuel tank mounting strap nuts at
the mounting straps (Fig. 4). If equipped, remove the
fuel tank heat shield bolts (Fig. 4).
(8) Lower fuel tank for removal.
TANK INSTALLATION
(1) Place fuel tank on top of transmission jack.
(2) Raise tank into position in the frame cross-
members.
(3) Connect the two mounting straps and mounting
strap nuts.
(4) Remove transmission jack. Tighten strap nuts
to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. Do not over tighten re­
taining strap nuts.
(5) Gas Powered Engines:
(a) Connect the electrical connector to the fuel
pump module (Fig. 2).
(b) Connect the EVAP hose at the pressure relief/
rollover valve (Fig. 2).
(c) Connect the fuel supply line at the fuel filter/
fuel . pressure regulator (Fig. 2). Refer to Fuel
Tubes/Lines/Hoses and Clamps in this group for ad­
ditional information about fuel line removal and in­
stallation. Also refer to Quick-Connect Fittings in
this group.