Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
B. Replace Chassis Fuel Tube
1.
Lower the vehicle.
2.
Remove the Power Distribution Center (PDC) cover.
3.
Remove the fuel pump relay from the PDC.
4.
Start the engine and let it run until it runs out of fuel. Then attempt to start the engine two more times.
5.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
NOTE:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to record all radio settings before disconnecting the battery and to reset all electronic memory (clock,
radio settings, etc.) when you have completed the service procedure.
6.
Install the fuel pump relay into the PDC and install the PDC cover.
7.
Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
8.
Position two (2) tall jack stands under the left (driver) side of the cab (Figure 2).
9.
Remove the two (2) left side cab mounting bolts (Figure 2).
10.
Loosen, but do not remove, the two (2) right passenger) side cab mounting bolts.
11.
Carefully lower the vehicle on the hoist until the left side of the cab is supported by the jack stands and the cab has been raised 2-3 inches above
the frame.
CAUTION:
Do NOT raise the cab of the vehicle more than 3 inches or damage to cab may result.
12.
Disconnect the vapor hoses from the evaporative canister.
