Dodge R1500 1999 Service Manual page 932

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Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect negative battery
cables. Drain fuel tank. Remove fuel tank filler tube bolts from body.
Support fuel tank with transmission jack. Remove fuel tank straps and
heat shields (if equipped).
2) Slightly lower fuel tank for access to fuel lines and
electrical connector at fuel tank module. Disconnect electrical
connector and fuel lines at fuel tank module. See Fig. 7. Use proper
procedure when disconnecting fuel lines. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT
FITTINGS under FUEL SYSTEM.
NOTE:
Information for servicing of in-tank fuel filter is not
available from manufacturer. If necessary to service in-tank
fuel filter, consult parts department to verify if filter may
be replace without replacing fuel tank module.
3) Note direction of fuel line connections on fuel tank
module for installation reference. Using Spanner Wrench (6856),
unscrew plastic fuel tank module lock nut from fuel tank. Remove fuel
tank module and gasket from fuel tank. Inspect in-tank fuel filter for
damage.
Installation
1) Using NEW gasket, install fuel tank module in fuel tank.
Install plastic fuel tank module lock nut finger tight. DO NOT tighten
plastic fuel tank module lock nut at this time.
2) Position fuel tank module so fuel line connections and
electric connection are facing toward driver's side of vehicle. This
must be done to prevent float on fuel gauge sending unit from
contacting fuel tank.
3) Once fuel tank module is properly positioned, tighten
plastic fuel tank module lock nut to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
4) Install fuel lines on fuel tank module using proper
procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS under FUEL SYSTEM.
Install electrical connector on fuel tank module. Reinstall fuel tank.
Tighten fuel tank strap nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Reconnect negative battery cables.
Fig. 7:
Locating Fuel Tank Module & Fuel Tank Rollover Valve
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
FUEL INJECTOR DRAIN LINE ASSEMBLY

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