Fuel Pump Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Pickup and 2004 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY BE UNDER A CONSTANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF). BEFORE SERVICING THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Pump Module Lockring

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Drain and remove fuel tank. Refer to REMOVAL .
Note rotational position of module before attempting removal. An indexing arrow is located on top of module for this purpose.
Position Special Tool 9340 (Fig 1) into notches on outside edge of lockring (5).
Install 1/2 inch drive breaker bar (1) to tool 9340 (3).
Rotate breaker bar counter-clockwise to remove lockring.
Remove lockring. The module will spring up slightly when lockring is removed.
Remove module from fuel tank. Be careful not to bend float arm while removing.