2003 Dodge Dakota ENGINE PERFORMANCE Removal & Installation - Dakota

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1 FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS NOTE: Fuel lines may contain single tab, dual tab or plastic retainer ring disconnect fitting. Determine type of disconnect fitting used and use proper procedure for proper disconnect fitting. Removal & Installation (Single Tab) cable. Ensure disconnect fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of release tab and pull tab on disconnect fitting. See Fig. 43. CAUTION: Release tab must be pressed downward before removing pull tab, or pull tab will be damaged. 2. Press release tab downward. Use screwdriver to pry pull tab upward until pull tab separates from disconnect fitting. Remove disconnect fitting from fuel line. Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting is damaged, entire assembly must be replaced, as only pull tab may be replaced. 3. To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting are clean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil. Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until disconnect fitting bottoms on fuel line. 4. Install NEW pull tab until pull tab locks in disconnect fitting. DO NOT reuse old pull tab. Pull on fuel line and disconnect fitting to ensure components are properly locked together. Reconnect negative battery cable. Start engine and check for leaks. Tuesday, August 26, :08:37 11:08:42 PM Page Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.

2 Fig. 43: Identifying Fuel Line Disconnect Fitting Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP. Removal & Installation (Dual Tab) Tuesday, August 26, :08:37 PM Page Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.

3 cable. Ensure disconnect fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of tabs on disconnect fitting. See Fig Squeeze both tabs against disconnect fitting. Pull disconnect fitting from fuel line. The plastic retainer will remain on fuel system component being serviced. The "O" rings and spacer will remain in the disconnect fitting. 3. Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting is damaged, entire assembly must be replaced. The only component that may be replaced is the plastic retainer. If plastic retainer must be removed from fuel system component, carefully release plastic retainer from fuel system component using 2 screwdrivers. Inspect plastic retainer for cracks or damage. Replace plastic retainer if defective. 4. To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting are clean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil. Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until click sound is heard. 5. Pull on fuel line and disconnect fitting to ensure components are properly locked together. Reconnect negative battery cable. Start engine and check for leaks. Removal & Installation (Plastic Retainer Ring) cable. Ensure disconnect fitting and fuel lines are clean. Note location of plastic retainer ring on disconnect fitting. See Fig. 43. NOTE: Plastic retainer ring must be pressed evenly into disconnect fitting. If plastic retainer is not even, it will be difficult to remove disconnect fitting from fuel line. 2. Firmly push disconnect fitting toward fuel line while pushing plastic retainer ring evenly into disconnect fitting. With plastic retainer ring fully depressed, pull disconnect fitting from fuel line. 3. Inspect components for damage. If disconnect fitting is damaged, entire assembly must be replaced. 4. To install, ensure fuel line and disconnect fitting are clean. Lubricate fuel line and disconnect fitting with engine oil. Install disconnect fitting on fuel line until click sound is heard. 5. Pull on fuel line and disconnect fitting to ensure components are properly locked together. Reconnect negative battery cable. Start engine and check for leaks. Removal & Installation (Latch Clips) Two types of latch clips are used. Type-1 is tethered to the fuel line. Type-2 is not tethered to the fuel line. cable. Ensure disconnect fitting and fuel lines are clean. 2. On type-1 latch clips, pry up with a screwdriver. See Fig. 44. On type-2 latch clips, separate and unlatch 2 small arms on end of clip and swing away from fuel line. 3. On both types, slide latch clip toward fuel rail while lifting with screwdriver. Insert Fuel Line Removal Tool (Snap-On FIH ) into fuel line to release locking fingers. Pull fuel lines apart to disconnect. 4. Install latch clip. Ensure latch clip snaps into position. If latch clip will not fit properly, check for Tuesday, August 26, :08:37 PM Page Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.

4 improper installation of fuel line fitting on fuel rail. Pull on fuel line to ensure fuel line fitting is properly locked on fuel rail. Reconnect negative battery cable. Start engine and check for leaks. Tuesday, August 26, :08:37 PM Page Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.

5 Fig. 44: Disconnecting Latch Clip Tuesday, August 26, :08:37 PM Page Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.

6 Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP. Tuesday, August 26, :08:37 PM Page Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.