Monday, October 21, 2013
How to Replace a Fuel Pump in a 1996 Stratus
Like virtually all cars made today, the 1996 Dodge Stratus has gas delivered to the cylinders via fuel injectors. The fuel pump delivers gasoline from the fuel tank to the injectors under very high pressure. As a result, a break or malfunction of the fuel pump will result in poor engine performance and potentially dangerous gas leaks. Fortunately, anyone with intermediate car-maintenance experience can replace the fuel pump on 1996 Dodge Stratus.
Instructions
- 1
Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal. Remove the gas filler cap and allow the gas tank to release pressure. Wrap a shop towel around the connection of the gas line to the fuel injector rail and disconnect it to relieve remaining gas pressure. Lift the front of the car and support it on jack stands.
2Remove the gas from the gas tank by unscrewing the drain plug on the driver side and allowing it to drain into a large, clean receptacle.
3Disconnect the fuel pump from the main fuel line and remove all electrical connections to the fuel tank. On the Stratus, some of these are accessible from within the trunk compartment. Remove the mounting straps holding the gas tank in place and carefully lower it until you have clearance to access the fuel pump.
4Clean the area around the fuel pump to avoid debris contaminating the tank. Remove the lock ring around the fuel pump with the spanner tool and a socket wrench. Remove the fuel pump module and the O-ring seating it to the tank and thoroughly clean the entire area.
5Insert the new fuel pump with a new O-ring and carefully align it with the housing notches on the fuel tank. Install the lock ring and tighten it with the spanner to 45 foot-pounds of torque.
6Lift the gas tank back into position and loosely reattach the mounting straps. Reconnect all fuel fittings and electrical connections, then make sure that the drain plug is tightly reinstalled.
7Lower the vehicle and fill the gas tank with clean fuel. When starting the car, turn the key to the "On" position for a few seconds to ensure that the fuel line is fully pressurized.
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