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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 PUMP MODULEREMOVAL (DURANGO)
1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard
Removal (Durango)
1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, StandardSECTION Removal (Durango)
- Fuel pump module is located on top of fuel tank. See Figure. Fuel tank must be removed for servicing of fuel pump module. Remove fuel tank. See FUEL TANK under FUEL SYSTEM.
- Ensure area around fuel pump module is clean. Rotate fuel filter/pressure regulator so fuel line fitting on side fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator points toward center of fuel pump module.
- Note location of metal fuel pump module lock ring and locking fingers on the fuel tank. See Figure. There are 6 locking fingers molded into the plastic fuel tank.
- Apply a small amount of engine oil on each locking finger at the fuel pump module lock ring area. Engine oil will act as a lubricant when removing fuel pump module lock ring.
- Note location of lock tab on fuel pump module lock ring. Pry lock tab backward while using a hammer and brass drift to tap fuel pump module lock ring counterclockwise. Remove fuel pump module lock ring, fuel pump module and rubber gasket from fuel tank.
CAUTION:
When fuel pump module is removed from fuel tank, rubber gasket must be replaced. DO NOT reuse rubber gasket.
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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.