I think that the fuel pump is bad and I need to change it. I can not find any info on how the best way(and safest) is to change the pump. Any help would be appreciated!How do you change a fuel pump in a 2002 dodge caravan?
well you dident say if it was a carb or fuel injection.
If it fuel injection then you will have to drop the gas tank as the pump is insider the tank.
This is not hard unless you have a lot of gas in it.
But my advice is DO NOT DO IT IF YOU NEVER HAVE . It is a little trickey trying to get it down with a lot of gas.How do you change a fuel pump in a 2002 dodge caravan?
A lift and transmission jacks to hold the tank in place.How do you change a fuel pump in a 2002 dodge caravan?
As far as safety is concerned, take it to a dealer or shop. You have to remove the fuel tank to get to the fuel pump. It would be easier to have the car on a lift. It would be easier, also to have a tank jack. The fumes from the gas would make it very dangerous. I recommend you have a professional do it and they would be liable for any problems, ideally.How do you change a fuel pump in a 2002 dodge caravan?
If you are planning on doing it yourself, the fuel tank must be removed as the fuel pump is inside the tank. Use a brass punch and hammer to remove the lock ring holding the pump in.
I prefer changing them when the tank is near empty. Not always possible, so I have a catch can (barrel at times) underneath to catch gas as it flows out once the ring is removed.
A new oring should be installed with the new pump and make sure the lock ring is fully seated.
Whatever you do, don't smoke around it (if you or anyone else there does). Fuel lines going to the pump can be removed by squeezing the plastic lock on them.
It is an realtively easy job at the shop, but a lot harder if you are trying to do it at home.
Seriously, consider having it done.
