Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 741

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
activation procedures. Before disconnecting fuel line
at fuel rail, release fuel pressure. Refer to the Fuel
System Pressure Release Procedure in this group for
procedures. Attach end of special test hose tool num-
ber 6541, 6539, 6631 or 6923 at fuel rail disconnec-
tion (tool number will depend on model and/or engine
application). Position opposite end of this hose tool to
an approved gasoline draining station. Activate fuel
pump and drain tank until empty.
If electric fuel pump is not operating, tank must
be drained by removing fuel vent hose. Refer to fol-
lowing procedures.
REMOVAL
(1) Perform Fuel System Pressure Release proce-
dure as described in this group.
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
(3) Remove fuel tank filler tube cap.
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) If equipped, remove fuel tank skid plate. Refer
to Fuel Tank Skid Plate in Group 23, Body.
(6) Two rubber hoses (fuel filler and fuel vent
hoses) connect the fuel tank fittings (at rear of tank)
to the metal fuel fill tube assembly at body (Fig. 36).
Disconnect hose clamps (Fig. 36) at fuel fill tube
assembly end of hoses and disconnect rubber hoses.
(7) Position a drain hose into the fuel vent hose
(Fig. 36) and into tank.
(8) Drain fuel into an approved portable holding
tank or a properly labeled gasoline safety container.
Fig. 36 Fuel Hoses at Rear of Fuel Tank
1 – CLAMPS
2 – L.R. SHOCK ABSORBER
3 – FUEL TANK
4 – CLAMPS
5 – FUEL VENT HOSE
6 – FUEL FILL HOSE
Fig. 37 Fuel Tank Mounting
1 – STRAP MOUNTING HOLES (2)
2 – TANK MOUNTING STUDS (2)
3 – TANK NUTS (2)
4 – FUEL TANK
5 – TANK STRAPS (2)
(9) Place and secure a transmission jack under
center of fuel tank and apply slight pressure.
(10) Remove two tank mounting nuts from mount-
ing straps (Fig. 37). Position tank mounting straps to
side of vehicle and lower tank just enough to allow
access to connections at top of tank. To prevent fuel
loss, be sure rear of tank is higher than front of
tank when lowering.
(11) Clean quick-connect fittings (at top of fuel
tank) of any dirt/contaminants before removal.
(12) Disconnect fuel supply line from fuel filter/
fuel pressure regulator fitting at top of tank. Refer to
Quick-Connect Fittings for procedures.
(13) Disconnect rear fuel vapor line (EVAP line)
from rollover valve at top/rear of tank.
(14) Disconnect front fuel vapor line (EVAP line)
from rollover valve at fuel pump module.
(15) Disconnect electrical connector from pump
module at top of tank.
(16) Lower tank from vehicle.
(17) Remove tank from hydraulic jack.
(18) If fuel pump module requires service, refer to
Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation.
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