Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Chrysler Intrepid SXTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Fuel Tank: Removal
- Release fuel pressure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect battery cable (Fig 1).
- Remove rear seat, refer to the SEATS for more information.
- Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector (Fig 2).
- Raise vehicle and support.NOTE: To drain fuel tank it is best to have less than 1/2 a tank of fuel.
- To drain fuel tank, place container under fuel filler tube at fuel tank. Loosen and remove fuel filler tube from fuel tank (Fig 3). Stick siphon hose into tank at fuel filler tube connection, and drain fuel tank.
- Loosen the rear stabilizer bar brackets from a body. Swing stabilizer bar toward rear of vehicle (Fig 4) and (Fig 5).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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