Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1254

R E M O V A L A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N (Continued)
F U E L U N E
( T O F U E L RAIL)
DRIVER' S SIDE
E L E C T R I C A L
CONNECTOR
EVAP
H O S E
F U E L F I L T E R /
F U E L P R E S S U R E
R E G U L A T O R
F U E L T A N K
( G A S P O W E R E D )
J9414-37
Fig. 34 Fuel Tank Connections—Gas Powered
Engines
(a) While working over the left rear tire/wheel,
disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel
pump module (Fig. 34).
(b) Disconnect the EVAP hose at the pressure
relief/rollover valve (Fig. 34).
(c) Disconnect the fuel supply line at the fuel fil­
ter/fuel pressure regulator (Fig. 34). Refer to
Quick-Connect Fittings for procedures.
(6) Diesel Powered Engines:
(a) While working over the left rear tire/wheel,
disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel
tank module (Fig. 35).
(b) Disconnect the fuel supply and fuel return
lines at the fuel tank module (Fig. 35). Refer to
Quick-Connect Fittings for procedures.
(7) Place a transmission jack under the center of
the fuel tank. Apply a slight amount of pressure to
fuel tank with transmission jack.
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
(8) Remove the fuel tank mounting strap nuts at
the mounting straps (Fig. 36). I f equipped, remove
the fuel tank heat shield bolts (Fig. 36).
F U E L R E T U R N
A N D S U P P L Y U N E S
DRIVER'S SIDE
OF VEHICLE
DRIVER' S
SIDE
OF VEHI C LE
HEAT
S H I E L D
F U E L
T A N K
( D I E S E L )
J9414-38
STRAP MOUNTING
NUTS
J9414-39
Fig. 35 Fuel Tank Connections—Diesel Powered
Engines
(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. 33).
(5) Gas Powered Engines:
Fig. 36 Fuel Tank Mounting—Typical
(9) 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 mount­
ing strap nuts.