2006 Chrysler Crossfire Base, 2D ConvertibleFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Tank: Installation

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Components
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  1. Install the fuel strainer (6) into the bottom of the fuel tank (4). Tighten the fuel strainer to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
    NOTE: Insure the proper positioning of the splash bowl inside the tank when installing the fuel strainer. The fuel strainer holds the splash bowl in place.
  2. Install the fuel tank (4) into the cargo area.
  3. Install the fuel tank retaining nuts (3). Tighten the retaining nuts to 10 N.m (7 ft. lbs.).
  4. Position the fuel tank filler neck cup seal (9) around the filler neck.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Level & Pressure Sensor Connectors & Fuel Tank Partition Retaining Bolts
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  5. Connect the fuel tank level and pressure sensor connectors (1) to the fuel tank sending unit.
  6. Install the fuel tank partition into the cargo area.
  7. Install the fuel tank partition retaining bolts (2). Tighten the retaining bolts to 10 N.m (7 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install the cargo area trim panels.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Regulator & Fuel Hoses
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  9. Connect the fuel feed hose (4) to the fuel strainer at the bottom of the fuel tank. Tighten the hose to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
  10. Connect the fuel return hose to the fuel tank.
  11. Install the fuel pump splash shield.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Connect the negative battery cable.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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