The fuel tank in your 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 may need to be removed for service, whether due to a faulty, in-tank fuel pump or fuel level sending unit, or the tank may have a buildup of debris that is interfering with proper fuel flow. Or you may just want to install a higher capacity tank to increase the range of your Ram 1500 . Either way, while time-consuming, this job is not beyond the capabilities of the average do-it-yourselfer.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery with a wrench.
Position a floor jack under the center of the tank. Apply slight upward pressure with the jack.
Use a combination wrench to remove the nuts that hold the tank straps tight, one per strap. Remove the straps.
Lower the tank until you can reach the filler hose. Use a 3/8-inch combination wrench to loosen the hose clamp. Pull the hose free of the tank.
Locate the pump/sender assembly on the top of the tank. Unplug the electrical connector from the assembly.
Disconnect the fuel delivery, return and vent lines from the top of the tank. Lower the tank to the ground with the jack.
