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If your Dodge Dakota's fuel filler neck is leaking, you can replace it with a precision-engineered replacement part that matches the original filler neck for specific vehicle years, makes and models. You can access the top part of the fuel neck from under the truck, where you'll find three torx screws and two hose clamps. You'll also need to remove the fuel hoses, spare tire, and left rear fender liner. The filler neck is mounted with one bolt and slides into the gas cap housing with a rubber grommet. You'll need to twist it into place above a cross member and above the spare tire.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Filler neck mounted with | One bolt |
| Filler neck slides into | Gas cap housing with a rubber grommet |
| Filler neck twisted into place | Above a cross member and above the spare tire |
| Removal method | Remove the three torx screws and two hose clamps |
| Hose clamps located | Under the truck |
| Filler neck length | About 14" |
| Filler neck material | Corrosion-resistant |
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What You'll Learn
Removing the filler neck from the gas cap area
When installing the new filler neck, ensure that it is about 14 inches long, and that you have new screw clamps to hand. Place the top shock bolt back in place to use the pry bar for leverage.
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Removing the top part of the fuel neck
To remove the top part of the fuel neck, you will need to access it from under the truck. There are three torx screws and two hose clamps that need to be removed. You can then wiggle the top part of the fuel neck out.
When installing the new filler neck, place the top shock bolt back in place to use the pry bar for leverage. You will also want to install new screw clamps.
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Using a hacksaw
To replace the fuel filler neck on a Dodge Dakota, you will need to remove the fuel hoses, the spare tire, the left rear fender liner and the filler neck from the gas cap area. You can then use a hacksaw to cut the filler neck.
You will need to cut about 14 inches, but it's better to have too much than not enough. You may have to cut off an inch. You will then need to install new screw clamps.
The filler neck is mounted with one bolt and slides into the gas cap housing with a rubber grommet. It is twisted into place above a cross member and above the spare tire. There are three torx screws and two hose clamps that you can access from under the truck to remove the top part of the fuel neck.
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Installing new screw clamps
To replace the fuel filler neck on a Dodge Dakota, you will need to access the filler neck from underneath the truck. There are three torx screws and two hose clamps that need to be removed to detach the top part of the fuel neck.
To install new screw clamps, follow these steps:
- Ensure you have the correct length of screw clamps. About 14" long will work, but you may need to cut off an inch, so it's better to have too much than not enough.
- Remove the old screw clamps.
- Clean the area where the new screw clamps will be installed.
- Position the new screw clamps in place, ensuring they are aligned correctly.
- Tighten the screws securely, but be careful not to over-tighten as this can strip the threads or damage the screws.
- Check that the new screw clamps are secure and properly installed by wiggling them gently.
By following these steps, you can ensure that the new screw clamps are installed correctly and securely, preventing any fuel leaks and ensuring the safe operation of your Dodge Dakota.
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Using the pri-bar for leverage
To replace the fuel filler neck of a Dodge Dakota, you will need to access the top part of the fuel neck from under the truck. There are three torx screws and two hose clamps that need to be removed. Once these are removed, you can wiggle the filler neck out.
When installing the new filler neck, place the top shock bolt back in place to use the pri-bar for leverage. This will help you to twist the filler neck into place above a cross member and above the spare tire. The filler neck is mounted with one bolt and slides into the gas cap housing with a rubber grommet.
Make sure to install new screw clamps when fitting the new filler neck.
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Frequently asked questions
If your fuel filler neck is leaking, you will need to replace it.
There are three torx screws and two hose clamps that you can access from under the truck to remove the top part of the fuel neck. You will then need to wiggle it out.
You will need to place the top shock bolt back in place to use the pri-bar for leverage. You will also need to install new screw clamps.
You should look for a direct replacement that matches the original equipment on specific vehicles. You should also look for one that is made of corrosion-resistant materials to reduce future failure potential.
