Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 874

FUEL FILLER HOSE FUEL TANK DRAIN PLUG
REAR CROSS MEM-
BER
14 - 20 FUEL SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(7) Remove drain plug and allow fuel to drain (Fig.
38).
Fig. 38 Fuel Tank Drain Plug
WARNING: DRAIN PLUG MUST BE INSTALLED AT
THIS TIME AS THERE WILL BE 1 TO 2 GALLONS
OF FUEL LEFT IN THE TANK.
(8) When tank is no longer draining, install drain
plug. Tighten plug to 32 in. lbs.
WARNING: There may be fuel in the fill tube.
Remove hose carefully to reduce fuel splash.
(9) Disconnect fuel tank from rubber fill hose (Fig.
39).
Fig. 39 Fuel Filler Hose Clamp
WARNING: WRAP
HOSES TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
(10) Disconnect fuel lines from fuel pump module.
These are quick connect fittings (Fig. 40).
(11) Disconnect vapor line from tank mounted roll-
over valve. The valve is located at the rear of the tank
and connects to the vapor line with a rubber hose.
HOSE CLAMP FUEL
SHOP TOWELS AROUND
INLET TANK
FUEL TANK
Fig. 40 Fuel Tank Removal
(12) Remove bolts and fuel tank straps.
(13) Remove tank from vehicle. Slide tank forward
during removal to allow fill neck to clear suspension
cross-member.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position fuel tank on transmission jack.
(2) Raise tank into position.
(3) Connect vapor line to rollover valve.
(4) Connect chassis fuel tube to fuel filter. Refer to
Quick Connect Fittings in the Fuel Delivery section
of this Group.
(5) Connect fuel fill tube to tank inlet. Tighten
hose clamp to 3.5 N·m (31 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install pump module harness grommet into
body.
(7) Position fuel filter and fuel tank straps. Install
the front bolts first and then the rear bolts. Tighten
fuel tank strap bolts to 23 N·m (250 in. lbs.) torque.
Remove transmission jack. Ensure straps are not
twisted or bent.
(8) Lower vehicle.
(9) Connect fuel pump module connector.
(10) Fill fuel tank, install filler cap, and connect
battery cable.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the ASD relay remains energized for either 7 min-
utes, until the test is stopped, or until the ignition
switch is turned to the Off position.
(11) Use the DRB scan tool ASD Fuel System Test
to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
FUEL PUMP MODULE
VAPOR FUEL FILTER
LINE
FUEL TANK
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