1994 Dakota Ext, v6, 22gal tank; need to replace fuel pump/filter & gauge sending unit. What's best way, Drop tank or slide the bed back? If slide the bed, Which and how many bolts in bed need to be removed?39298.9860456366
Drain fuel tank and remove tank.. Thoroughly wash and clean area around pump module to prevent contaminants from entering tank. The fuel pump module locknut is threaded onto fuel tank.Install Special Tool 6856 to fuel pump module locknut and remove locknut .Remove module from fuel tank.CAUTION: Whenever fuel pump module is serviced, the module gasket must be replaced.
Reply to Lurch's Post: OK, tank is about half full, and I don't find any easy way to drain it. Any sugestions?
There are Siphon Pumps available from Auto Parts Store (usually Deposit Rent Free)Otherwise Air Compressor Siphon is what I use.Also:
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