1997 Dodge Dakota DROP A FUEL TANK?

DODGEMAN1997

MEMBER
1997 DODGE DAKOTA
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
211,000 MILES

What is the best place on the web to get know how, on how to drop the gas tank out of my truck? My fuel pump went bad in the truck, and I can't afford to pay someone to do this. If you could provide me with some instruction it would greatly aprieated. Instructions on the whole prossess of changeing the fuel pump would be REAL NICE. Thanks again.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FIRST.
The fuel tank is held in by two steel straps. On each strap there is a bolt that will need removed. Keep in mind, if there is fuel in the tank, it will be difficult to hold on to and heavy. Next, open the fuel door and you will see three screws that hold the filler neck to the truck bed. Remove them before removeing the straps. When the straps are removed, the tank will come out. Once out, on top you will see a large round section with hoses and an electrical plug. Disconnect the electric, pay attention to where the rubber hoses go and remove them. Next, clean around the top of the tank so dirt doesn't get in the tank when you remove the pump. THere is a large retainer that you will need to tap loose with a screw driver and a hammar. Once that is removed, pull out the pump by removing the section that everything was attached to. Reverse the sequence to replace.

Let me know if you run into trouble.
Joe