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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1999DAKOTA SLT, 2D PICKUP, 3.9 X, 4WD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEREMOVE, OVERHAUL & INSTALLENGINE CONTROLS - COMPONENT REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL - RWD - GASOLINEFUEL SYSTEMFUEL LEVEL SENSORREMOVAL
1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard
Fuel Level Sensor: Removal
1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, StandardSECTION Removal
- Fuel level sensor is mounted on fuel pump module. See Figure. Fuel pump module is located on top of fuel tank. See Figure-Figure .
- Remove fuel pump module. See FUEL PUMP MODULE under FUEL SYSTEM. Disconnect electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel level sensor from electrical connector from bottom side of electrical connector mounted on top of fuel pump module. See Figure.
- Remove locking collar from electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel level sensor. Locking collar must be removed so wires for fuel level sensor may be removed from the electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel level sensor.CAUTION: Note location of wires in electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel level sensor for installation reference. Wires must be installed in correct location.
- Mark wire location in electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel level sensor for installation reference. Remove wires for fuel level sensor from electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel level sensor.
- Note location of notch and locking tab at end of fuel level sensor. See Figure. Carefully push locking tab away from notch while sliding fuel level sensor down the channels, toward bottom of fuel pump module. Note wire routing when removing fuel level sensor from fuel pump module. Remove fuel level sensor.
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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.