Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1718

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FUEL TANK (Continued)
Tank Removal
(1) Loosen clamp and disconnect rubber fuel vent
hose (Fig. 28) at tank fitting.
(2) Support tank with a hydraulic jack.
(3) Remove 2 fuel tank strap nuts (Fig. 29) and
remove both tank support straps.
(4) Carefully lower tank a few inches and discon-
nect fuel pump module electrical connector (Fig. 30)
at top of tank. To disconnect electrical connector:
Push upward on red colored tab to unlock. Push on
black colored tab while removing connector.
1 - BEZEL SCREWS
2 - FUEL FILL BEZEL
3 - HOSE CLAMPS
regulator (Fig. 30) by pressing on tabs at side of
quick-connect fitting.
module from tank. Refer to Fuel Pump Module
Removal/Installation procedures.
Fig. 28 FUEL TANK FILL / VENT HOSES
FUEL DELIVERY - GAS
(5) Disconnect fuel line at fuel filter / fuel pressure
(6) Disconnect EVAP line at top of tank (Fig. 1).
(7) Continue to lower tank for removal.
(8) If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove fuel pump
4 - VENT HOSE
5 - FUEL TANK
6 - FILL HOSE
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