Tank, Fuel: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 3500 HD and 2014 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The fuel system may be under a constant pressure (even with the engine off). Before servicing the fuel pump module, the fuel system pressure must be released.
- Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (1).
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Perform the fuel tank draining procedure. Refer to DRAINING FUEL TANK .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from ESIM switch (4).
- Disconnect the quick-connect fitting at the front of the fuel tank (10).
- Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (8) at the rear of the fuel tank.
- Loosen the fill hose retaining clamp (9) at the rear of the fuel tank and disconnect the fill hose.
- Using a suitable hydraulic jack with a fuel tank adapter, support the fuel tank.
- Remove the two fuel tank support strap retaining nuts (5) and remove both fuel tank support straps (4).
- Carefully lower the fuel tank a few inches and disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel line quick-connect fitting at the fuel pump module.
- Lower the fuel tank and remove from hydraulic jack.
- If fuel pump module removal is necessary. Refer to MODULE, FUEL PUMP, REMOVAL .