Repair a strap mount that stripped and change the fuel pump?

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
  • 3.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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Dropped the empty fuel tank to get it away from the vehicle to repair a strap mount that stripped and change the fuel pump. Tilted the tank to check if all the fuel was out and heard something banging around inside. If I'm correct it's the fuel vent valve that connects to the 1/2-inch flex tubing from the filler tube. What you see is what I found plus a lightweight spring. Someone please tell me how it goes back together then i'll take care of it before installing the new fuel pump. I know it snaps into place but not how the three pieces fit together. I think it may have dislodged when moving the pump around and disconnecting the 1/2-inch flex vent tubing. See photos. What is this and where does it go?
Thursday, September 8th, 2022 AT 9:26 AM

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Tiny
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I have never seen this part before; I think it might be part of the manufacturing process that was accidentally left inside the tank. Here are the instructions to help you change the pump out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, September 9th, 2022 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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I already know how to change pumps. The questionable piece I found out from Chrysler is the Fuel Vent Valve for the 1/2" vent from filler tube.
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Friday, September 16th, 2022 AT 4:31 PM
Tiny
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Good to know I have never seen one before. Thanks for getting back to us.
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Friday, September 16th, 2022 AT 4:33 PM

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