Module - Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Pickup and 2005 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: FUEL PUMP MODULE LOCK RING

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1 - 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar

2 - Top of Fuel Tank

3 - Special Tool #9340

4 - Fuel Pump Module

5 - Lock ring

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