Accessing the fuel pump, 01 stratus, 2.4 DOHC
Where is the fuel pump access panel? cant seem to find it. i know its in-tank but i really dont wanna drop the damn thing. This car is quickly becoming a pain.
REMOVAL
Release fuel pressure, Refer to Fuel System Pressure Release Procedure in the Fuel Delivery section.
Remove Fuel Tank refer to the Fuel Tank Removal/Installation in this group.
WARNING: THE FUEL RESERVOIR OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE DOES NOT EMPTY OUT WHEN THE TANK IS DRAINED. THE FUEL IN THE RESERVOIR WILL SPILL OUT WHEN THE MODULE IS REMOVED.
Disconnect fuel line from fuel pump module by depressing quick connect retainers with thumb and fore finger.
Slide fuel pump module electrical connector lock to unlock.
Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel pump module, by pushing down on connector retainer and pulling connector off of module.
Use Special Tool #6856 to remove fuel pump module locknut (FUEL TANK LOCKNUT).
Remove fuel pump and O-ring seal from tank. Discard old seal.
Release fuel pressure, Refer to Fuel System Pressure Release Procedure in the Fuel Delivery section.
Remove Fuel Tank refer to the Fuel Tank Removal/Installation in this group.
WARNING: THE FUEL RESERVOIR OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE DOES NOT EMPTY OUT WHEN THE TANK IS DRAINED. THE FUEL IN THE RESERVOIR WILL SPILL OUT WHEN THE MODULE IS REMOVED.
Disconnect fuel line from fuel pump module by depressing quick connect retainers with thumb and fore finger.
Slide fuel pump module electrical connector lock to unlock.
Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel pump module, by pushing down on connector retainer and pulling connector off of module.
Use Special Tool #6856 to remove fuel pump module locknut (FUEL TANK LOCKNUT).
Remove fuel pump and O-ring seal from tank. Discard old seal.



