Dodge R1500 1999 Service Manual page 972

5) Pull on fuel line and disconnect fitting to ensure
components are properly locked together. Reconnect negative battery
cable. Start engine and check for leaks.
FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL
Removal & Installation (Dakota, Durango & Ram Pickup)
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2) Ensure area around fuel line fitting on fuel line and fuel
rail is clean. Using screwdriver, pry latch clip from fuel line
fitting and fuel rail while sliding latch clip toward fuel rail.
Perform STEP 1. See Fig. 25.
3) Insert Fuel Line Remover (Snap-On FIH-9055-1) into fuel
line fitting to release locking fingers inside fuel line fitting.
Perform STEP 2. See Fig. 25. Pull fuel line fitting with fuel line
from fuel rail.
4) Inspect fuel line fitting components for damage. If fuel
line fitting components are damaged, entire fuel line assembly must be
replaced.
5) To install, ensure fuel line fitting and fuel rail are
clean. Lubricate fuel line fitting and fuel rail with engine oil.
Install fuel line fitting on fuel rail until click sound is heard.
6) Install latch clip. Ensure latch clip snaps into position.
If latch clip will not fit properly, check for improper installation
of fuel line fitting on fuel rail. Pull on fuel line to ensure fuel
line fitting is properly locked on fuel rail. Reconnect negative
battery cable. Start engine and check for leaks.
Fig. 25: Disconnecting Fuel Line At Fuel Rail (Dakota, Durango &
Ram Pickup)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Removal & Installation (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)