Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 867

FUEL PUMP MOD- ULE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(6) Using Special Tool #6856 Fuel Pump Module
Ring Spanner, remove locknut to release pump mod-
ule (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14 Fuel Pump Module Locknut
WARNING: THE FUEL RESERVOIR OF THE FUEL
PUMP MODULE DOES NOT EMPTY OUT WHEN THE
TANK IS DRAINED. THE FUEL IN THE RESERVOIR
MAY SPILL OUT WHEN THE MODULE IS REMOVED.
(7) Remove fuel pump module and O-ring from
tank (Fig. 15). Discard O-ring.
Fig. 15 Fuel Pump Module Removal
INSTALLATION
(1) Wipe seal area of tank clean. Place a new
O-ring on the ledge between the tank threads and
the pump module opening.
(2) Position fuel pump module in tank. Make sure
the alignment tab on the underside of the pump mod-
O-RING
ule flange sits in the corresponding notch in the fuel
tank.
CAUTION: Over tightening the pump lock ring may
result in a leak.
(3) While holding the pump module in position,
install locknut. Tighten locknut to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs)
torque using special tool #6856.
(4) Install fuel tank and fuel filter. Refer to Fuel
Tank in this group.
(5) Fill fuel tank with clean fuel. Check for leaks.
(6) Install negative cable to auxiliary jumper ter-
minal.
FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter mounts to the frame above the rear
of the fuel tank. The inlet and outlet tubes are per-
manently attached to the filter.
REMOVAL
WARNING:
BEFORE DISCONNECTING QUICK- CONNECT FIT-
TINGS AT FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP MODULE.
REFER TO THE FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE PRO-
CEDURE
(1) Release fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel
Pressure Release Procedure in this section.
(2) From inside trunk, disconnect fuel pump mod-
ule wiring jumper from main body harness. The 4 pin
connector is located under the trunk mat on the left
side of trunk near the base of the shock tower. Locate
body grommet for jumper near base of rear seat.
Push grommet out and feed jumper completely
through hole in body.
(3) Remove fuel cap slowly to release tank pres-
sure.
(4) With vehicle on a hoist, drain fuel from tank.
Support fuel tank with a support such as a transmis-
sion jack stand.
(5) Position a fuel approved container, with a
capacity of at least 16 gallons, under the drain plug
located on the bottom left edge of the tank.
(6) Remove drain plug and allow fuel to drain.
WARNING:
time as there will be 1 to 2 gallons of fuel left in the
tank.
(7) When tank is no longer draining, install drain
plug. Tighten plug to 32 in. lbs.
(8) Remove driver's side fuel tank strap. Loosen,
do not remove, passenger side fuel tank strap allow-
ing fuel tank fill neck to touch rear suspension cross-
member.
FUEL SYSTEM
RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Drain plug must be installed at this
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