Fuel Tank: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position fuel tank on transmission jack. Connect check valve hose. Connect fuel filler tube vent hose to fuel filler tube.
- Feed filler vent line thru frame rail.
- Raise tank into position and carefully work fuel filler metal tube into the rubber hose on fuel tank. A light coating of clean engine oil on the tube end may be used to aid assembly.
- Tighten strap bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten T strap bolt to 28.2 N.m (250 in. lbs.). Remove transmission jack.
- Tighten filler hose clamp to 3.3 N.m (30 in. lbs.).CAUTION: Ensure straps are not twisted or bent before or after tightening strap screws.
- Connect fuel pump/module electrical connector. Place retainer in locked position.
- Lubricate the fuel supply line with clean 30 weight engine oil, install the quick connect fuel fitting. Refer to FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE .
- Connect the control vapor lines at front of tank.
- Pull-pull-push on all connections to make sure of connection.
- Fill fuel tank, replace cap, and connect battery negative cable.
- Use the DRBIII® scan tool to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.