Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1587

14 - 18 FUEL DELIVERY - GAS
FUEL TANK (Continued)
Tank Removal
(1) Loosen clamp and disconnect rubber fuel vent
hose (Fig. 23) at tank fitting.
(2) Support tank with a hydraulic jack.
(3) Remove 2 fuel tank strap nuts (Fig. 24) and
remove both tank support straps.
(4) Carefully lower tank a few inches and discon-
nect fuel pump module electrical connector (Fig. 25)
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
Fig. 23 FUEL TANK FILL / VENT HOSES
(5) Disconnect fuel line at fuel filter / fuel pressure
regulator (Fig. 25) by pressing on tabs at side of
quick-connect fitting.
(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
module from tank. Refer to Fuel Pump Module
Removal/Installation procedures.
4 - VENT HOSE
5 - FUEL TANK
6 - FILL HOSE
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