Operation; Removal; Installation - Chrysler Vehicle User Manual

14 - 8 FUEL DELIVERY
FUEL PUMP MODULE (Continued)
The fuel gauge sending unit, pick-up filter and fuel
filter/fuel pressure regulator may be serviced sepa-
rately. If the electrical fuel pump requires service,
the entire fuel pump module must be replaced.
Fig. 7 FUEL PUMP MODULE COMPONENTS
1 - FUEL GAUGE FLOAT
2 - PICK-UP FILTER
3 - FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT
4 - FUEL FILTER/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
5 - ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP
6 - PIGTAIL WIRING HARNESS

OPERATION

Refer to Fuel Pump, Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Reg-
ulator and Fuel Gauge Sending Unit.

REMOVAL

Fuel tank removal will be necessary for fuel pump
module removal.
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CON-
STANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF).
BEFORE SERVICING THE FUEL PUMP MODULE,
THE FUEL SYSTEM
RELEASED.
(1) Drain fuel tank and remove tank. Refer to the
Fuel Tank Removal/Installation section of this group.
(2) Thoroughly wash and clean area around pump
module to prevent contaminants from entering tank.
(3) The plastic fuel pump module locknut is
threaded onto fuel tank (Fig. 6). Install Special Tool
6856 to fuel pump module locknut and remove lock-
nut (Fig. 8). The fuel pump module will spring up
when locknut is removed.
PRESSURE MUST
(4) Remove module from fuel tank.
Fig. 8 LOCKNUT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION—
1 - SPECIAL TOOL #6856
2 - LOCKNUT

INSTALLATION

Fuel tank removal will be necessary for fuel pump
module removal.
CAUTION: Whenever the fuel pump module is ser-
viced, the module gasket must be replaced.
(1) Thoroughly clean locknut threads and mating
fuel tank threads. Use a soap/water solution. Do not
use carburetor cleaner to clean threads.
(2) Using new gasket, position fuel pump module
into opening in fuel tank.
(3) Apply clean water to locknut threads.
(4) Position locknut over top of fuel pump module.
(5) Rotate module until arrow (Fig. 1) is pointed
toward front of vehicle (12 o'clock position). This step
must be done to prevent float/float rod assembly from
BE
contacting sides of fuel tank.
(6) Install Special Tool 6856 to locknut.
(7) Tighten locknut to 74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Rotate fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator until
its fitting is pointed to 10 o'clock position.
(9) Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Installa-
tion.
TYPICAL
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