RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1999)
Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
Fuel Tank Module Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Drain and remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/Installation.
2. Thoroughly clean area around tank module at top of tank.
Locknut Removal/Installation - Typical Module
3. The plastic fuel tank module locknut is threaded onto fuel tank. Install Special Tool 6856 to locknut and remove locknut. The fuel tank module
will spring up when locknut is removed.
4. Remove module from fuel tank.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Whenever the fuel tank module is serviced, the rubber gasket must be replaced.
1. Thoroughly clean locknut and locknut threads at top of tank.
2. Using new gasket, carefully position fuel tank module into opening in fuel tank.
3. Position locknut over top of fuel tank module. Install locknut finger tight.
4. When looking down at tank from drivers side of tank, the arrow at top of module should be aligned between two marks stamped into tank
(approximately 2 o'clock position). The fuel line connectors, roll over valve and fuel gauge electrical connector should all be pointed to drivers
side of vehicle. Rotate and align module/tank marks if necessary before tightening locknut. This step must be performed to prevent the module's
float from contacting side of fuel tank.
5. Tighten locknut to 24-44 Nm (18-32 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Install fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Removal/ Installation.