Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 1346

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FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Drain fuel tank.
(3) Remove 3 screws from filler neck to quarter
panel (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14 FILLER DOOR
(4) Raise and support vehicle on host.
(5) Remove the ground strap.
(6) Loosen clamps at filler neck.
(7) Remove filler neck from the fuel tank.
(8) Use transmission jack to support the fuel tank.
(9) Remove the rear bolts for fuel tank straps.
(10) Lower the fuel tank enough to reach the filler
tube vent line connection.
(11) Disconnect the filler tube vent line.
(12) Remove the fuel filler tube.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install filler neck to filler hose.
(2) Connect the fuel filler vent tube.
(3) Raise fuel tank into position.
(4) Install fuel tank straps and tighten bolts to 54
N·m (39.8 ft. lbs).
(5) Remove the transmission jack.
(6) Tighten clamps 3.6 N·m (31.8 in. lbs.).
(7) Install ground strap 8.4 N·m (75 in. lbs.).
(8) Lower vehicle.
(9) Install 3 screws to filler neck and quarter panel
(Fig. 14) 2.3 N·m (21 in. lbs.).
(10) Fill tank and check for leaks.
(11) Connect negative cable from battery.
FUEL TANK VENT TUBE
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release.
(2) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(3) Drain fuel tank.
(4) Raise and support vehicle on host.
(5) Lower fuel tank, refer to Fuel Tank Removal/
Installation in this section.
(6) Remove vent hose from top of tank.
(7) Remove vent hose from fuel filler neck.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install vent hose and tighten clamp.
(2) Install fuel tank, refer to Fuel Tank Removal/
Installation in this section.
(3) Install vent hose to fuel filler neck and tighten
clamp.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Fill fuel tank and check for leaks.
(6) Connect negative cable to battery.
QUICK CONNECT FITTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - QUICK-CONNECT
FITTINGS
REMOVAL
When disconnecting a quick-connect fitting, the
retainer will remain on the fuel tube nipple.
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE DISCONNECTING A QUICK-CONNECT FIT-
TINGS. REFER TO THE FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
PROCEDURE. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
(1) Perform Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.
Refer to the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure in this
section.
(2) Disconnect negative cable from battery or aux-
iliary jumper terminal.
(3) Squeeze retainer tabs together and pull fuel
tube/quick-connect fitting assembly off of fuel tube
nipple. The retainer will remain on fuel tube.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Make sure that the o-ring in installed in
fitting. Never install a quick-connect fitting without
the retainer being either on the fuel tube or already
in the quick-connect fitting. In either case, ensure
the retainer locks securely into the quick-connect
fitting by firmly push-pulling-push on fuel tube and
fitting to ensure it is secured.
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