Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 663

8. Connect electrical connectors (3) at all fuel injectors. Push connector onto injector and then push and lock 

red colored slider. Verify connector is locked to injector by lightly tugging on connector.  

9. Install upper half of intake manifold.  

10. Connect electrical connectors to throttle body.  

11. Connect fuel line latch clip and fuel line (1) to fuel rail.  

12. Connect necessary vacuum/vapor lines to throttle body.  

13. Install air intake ducts to throttle body and air filter.  

14. Install fuel tank filler tube cap.  

15. Connect battery cable to battery.  

16. Start engine and check for leaks.  

TANK - FUEL 

REMOVAL 

REMOVAL 

1. Remove fuel tank filler tube cap.  

2. Perform Fuel System Pressure Release Procedure.  

3. Raise and support vehicle. 

Fig. 31: Disconnecting/Connecting Fuel Line Quick Connect Fittings And At Front Of Fuel Tank 
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WARNING:

The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine off. Before 
servicing fuel rail, fuel system pressure must be released.

 

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2007 ENGINE Fuel System - Nitro

  

4. Disconnect fuel line quick connect fittings (1) and (2) at front of fuel tank (5). 

Fig. 32: Disconnecting/Connecting Vapor Lines And At Rear Of Tank & Fuel Fill Hose And Clamp 
At Rear Of Tank 
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5. Remove fuel fill hose and clamp (6) at rear of tank.  

6. Position a drain hose into the fuel fill hose opening. Note that a small flapper valve is installed into the 

opening.  

7. Disconnect vapor lines (4) and (5) at rear of tank.  

8. Remove rear propshaft.  

9. Support tank with a hydraulic jack. 

 

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2007 ENGINE Fuel System - Nitro

  

Fig. 33: Tank Support Bracket, Bolt & Nuts 
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10. Loosen two nuts (3) at tank support bracket (1).  

11. Remove bolt (2) from tank support bracket (1). 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Fuel System - Nitro

  

Fig. 34: Removing/Installing Fuel Tank 
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12. Remove tank mounting bolts (3) at both sides of tank.  

13. Partially lower tank to gain access to pump module electrical connector.  

14. Disconnect electrical connector at fuel pump module.  

15. Continue lowering tank for removal.  

16. If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove fuel pump module from tank.  

INSTALLATION 

INSTALLATION 

1. If fuel pump module is to be installed, install module to tank.  

2. Place tank to a hydraulic jack and raise just enough to connect fuel pump module electrical connector.  

3. Continue raising tank until snug to body. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Fuel System - Nitro