Genuine Dodge Ram 1500 Fuel Tank

Dodge Ram 1500 Fuel Tank Parts Questions & Answers

• Fuel Tank
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  Q: Is the Fuel Tank in Dodge Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Covered by Repairable?

  A: The fuel tank installed in the vehicles covered by is not repairable. if the fuel tank becomes damaged, it must be replaced. Cleaning the fuel tank (due to fuel contamination) should be per-formed by a professional with the proper training to carry out critical and potentially dangerous work. Even after cleaning and flushing.explosive fumes may remain inside the fuel tank. If the fuel tank is removed from the vehicle, it should not be placed in an area where sparks or open flames could ignite the fumes coming out of the tank. Be especially careful inside a garage where a gas-type appliance is located.
• Fuel Tank
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  Q: How to Replace a Fuel Tank?

  A: To begin, relieve the fuel system pressure. Next, disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Then, raise the vehicle and securely place it on jackstands. Loosen the hose clamps for the fuel filler neck hose and the EVAP fuel vent hose, and disconnect both hoses from their metal pipes. If there is still fuel in the tank, use a siphoning kit to remove it through the rubber fuel filler neck hose. Disconnect the wiring and quick-connect fuel lines from the fuel tank. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack or floor jack, using a piece of wood to protect the tank. Remove the fuel tank retaining strap nuts and both retaining straps. Carefully lower the tank to access the top, and disconnect the fuel pump module wiring and quick-connect fitting. Disconnect any remaining components, then lower the tank to the floor. For installation, remove necessary components from the old fuel tank and install them on the new tank if applicable. Finally, tighten the fuel tank strap nuts securely.