2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual REMOVAL
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CON-
STANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF).
BEFORE SERVICING THE CHECK VALVE, FUEL
SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED (GASO-
LINE POWERED ENGINES ONLY). R

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual If equipped with a 35 gallon fuel tank, two check
valves are also used, but both valves are permanently
mounted to top of fuel tank (Fig. 42). If replacement is
necessary, fuel tank must be replaced.

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual QUICK CONNECT FITTING
DESCRIPTION
Different types of quick-connect fittings are used to
attach various fuel system components, lines and
tubes. These are: a single-tab type, a two-tab type or
a plasti

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (a) To disconnect quick-connect fitting, squeeze
plastic retainer tabs (Fig. 48) against sides of
quick-connect fitting with your fingers. Tool use is
not required for removal and may damage plastic
r

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (b) After disconnection, plastic retainer ring will
remain with quick-connect fitting connector body.
(c) Inspect fitting connector body, plastic retainer
ring and fuel system component for damage.
Re

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (8)Latch Clips:Depending on vehicle model and
engine, 2 different types of safety latch clips are used
(Fig. 50) or (Fig. 51). Type-1 is tethered to fuel line
and type-2 is not. A special tool will be

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual FUEL INJECTION - GASOLINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
FUEL INJECTION - GASOLINE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
VISUAL INSPECTIONÐ5.9L ENGINES.....29
VISUAL INSPECTIONÐ8.0L ENGINE......32
SPECIFICATIONS - TOR

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual FUEL INJECTION - GASOLINE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
VISUAL INSPECTIONÐ5.9L ENGINES
A visual inspection for loose, disconnected or incor-
rectly routed wires and hoses should be made. This
should be done