Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1300

LOCKNUT LOCKNUT
PL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 17 Fuel Pump Module Removal
(4) Tighten the locknut using Special Tool 6856 to
55 N·m (40.5 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 18).
Fig. 18 Fuel Tank Locknut
CAUTION: Over tightening the pump lock ring may
result in a leak.
(5) Fill fuel tank. Check for leaks.
FUEL FILTER / PRESSURE REGULATOR
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CON-
STANT PRESSURE, EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF.
BEFORE SERVICING
PRESSURE REGULATOR,
PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.
(1) Refer to Fuel System Pressure Release in the
Fuel Delivery System section of this group.
The fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator is located on
the top of fuel pump module. Fuel pump module
removal is not necessary.
SPECIAL TOOL 6856
FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR FUEL
THE FUEL FILTER/FUEL
THE FUEL SYSTEM
LINE
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Disconnect fuel supply line at the Filter/Regu-
lator nipple (refer to Quick Connect Fittings in this
section).
(4) Depress locking spring tab on side of Fuel/Reg-
ulator (Fig. 19) and rotate 90° counter-clockwise and
pull out.
NOTE: Make sure that the upper and lower O-rings
are on the Filter/Regulator assembly.
Fig. 19 Locking Spring Tab
INSTALLATION
Lightly lubricate the O-rings with engine oil.
(1) Insert Filter/Regulator into the opening in the
fuel pump module, align the two hold down tabs with
the flange.
(2) While applying downward pressure, rotate the SPRING TAB
Filter/Regulator clockwise until the the spring tab
engages the locating slot (Fig. 20).
(3) Connect the fuel line to the Filter/Regulator.
(4) Lower vehicle from hoist.
Fig. 20 Spring Tab In Locating Slot
FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR
SPRING TABLOCATING SLOT
FUEL SYSTEM
LOCATING SLOT FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR
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