How to Replace Fuel Pump 26 gal. Gas Tank 08 Dodge Ram 1500

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, change or replace a broken, damaged, worn out, faulty or shorted out fuel pump sending unit and replace a rusted, damaged, rotted, bent or leaking fuel tank. This video is applicable to the 08 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 26 gallon gas tank. This repair may be similar to the 34 gallon tank.
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[@904lawnprosllc4]

Your safety connectors and wire harness come off so easy. Sometimes I spend more time separating those than installing the part

[@shanericord4983]

One of the best instructional videos I have ever seen straight to the point freaking awesome thank you so much

[@davidstoneking5768]

Thank you, this was a tremendous help!! I own a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ 26gal tank. I used my motorcycle jack to gently lower the tank in order to reach the connections. I did not need to remove the EVAP canister though. The black fuel line quick connect tab broke, had to replace it with the Dorman 800-023 clip, everything else was Mopar. So thanks again!

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[@redcloud5813]

I think that's what's wrong with my 06. I noticed fuel leaking there and watched several other videos. One guy thought it was his fuel pump but it was only the plastic clip broken. He put in a new clip and was good to go. I noticed some people remove the bed because they think it's easier than removing the tank. What do you think? Did you completely remove it or do think I can just lower it by loosening the tank strap bolts most of the way?

[@gman781]

Today is my second time changing my pump In my driveway with floor jacks.used this video again for reference .they make good videos

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[@joilsongomes5]

thank u for the video, not gonna mess with my fuel pump now.

[@matthewderrick1337]

😂

[@Theblackdahlia1]

Just replaced mine today lol

[@locogtr6475]

Did it when i was 16 on my 05 ram. Took the bed off. Replacing the actual pump took about 2 minutes

[@redcloud5813]

@@locogtr6475 that's what I'm thinking. Most videos show removing the bed.

[@brushhog2220]

Lol already

[@georgecorrente5428]

Thank you for a very well thought out video showing me every thing I have to do

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[@chihene]

ever notice how auto companies keep designing ever more hard to repair items on new vehicles?

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[@fredapeeples6619]

IMPORTANT!!!!!! Remove connections from the rollover tank before jacking the bed. If you don't do this, you will break the plastic connection and you will have to replace a $1000.00 fuel tank. There is very little chance you will be able to successfully repair the broken connections (in spite of the videos on YT that promise an easy connection repair) and you will be living with a check engine light until hell freezes over.

[@1AAuto]

+Parodoxical Sox Great tip. Thanks for sharing!

[@jordan1287]

Those quick connect hoses suck.. they were the worst part of this job!

[@datbaby_dontlook_likeme8861]

Did you get the job dun yourself?

[@mikeanglada742]

Yeah they do!!

[@CutterElfquest]

Since a big portion of the parts you sell go to guys without lifts, it'd be informative to have a guy that knows what he's doing perform it without a lift.

[@904lawnprosllc4]

Take the bed off. 4 or 5 bolts. Done it both ways. Prefer taking the bed off

[@redcloud5813]

@@904lawnprosllc4 thanks, I was wondering about that. It seems like most videos show removing the bed. I saw one guy remove the bed because he thought the fuel pump was leaking, but it turned out it was only that the plastic retainer clip was broken.

[@EnriqueLopez-pl4gg]

How come yall didn't show how to remove the fuel line connector clips??? From the gas pump?

[@RiggyRonnie]

He's too professional, almost robotic. But I guess it would be the guy I'd like to hire.

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[@SantiagoGutierrez-xg7se]

Thank you so much for your video help me out and save a lot money thank

[@1AAuto]

+Santiago Gutierrez Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@namegame2222]

This helped me so much thank you guys!

[@cabinfourus]

This is the HARD way!!!! Raise the bed. 4 bolts and a jack.

[@1AAuto]

+john johnson Thank you for the advice. We like to show a general replacement procedure to grant a wide visual, but may confirm the way you recommend is another way to replace the assembly. 1aauto.com

[@fredapeeples6619]

IMPORTANT!!!!!! Remove connections from the rollover tank before jacking the bed. If you don't do this, you will break the plastic connection and you will have to replace a $1000.00 fuel tank. There is very little chance you will be able to successfully repair the broken connections (in spite of the videos on YT that promise an easy connection repair) and you will be living with a check engine light until hell freezes over.

[@MrAloha999]

I appreciate it...I think 90% of us don't have a lift...lol

[@thenewlife.pt2724]

Does it matter which way you insert it ? Or only a specific way. I just orded mine from you guys!!! Its being shipped thank you guys so muchh

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+The New Life. Pt2 Thanks for your purchase and checking out this video. The parts will need to go in a certain way. All of the instructions are provided in written out form on the website under the how to and tools section.

[@johnhordyk8995]

The red safety tab was completely missing. I broke the black tab on the connection from the pump. I broke the retaining grey clip going to the charcoal canister. And I broke the retaining clip on the vent closer to the fuel door. Does anytime have the part numbers for these?

[@Theferg1]

Great video guys but I do have one question I can’t help but to ask which garage have you walked into and seen a vacuum cleaner?? 🤣 😂 LMFAO!!!

[@shanericord4983]

Billy

[@bencjr]

Now I wanna get a older vehicle, lessen work. Very difficult nowadays to fix your own vehicle by self

[@michealstotten3741]

It's actually not because everything works in assembly now. Actually far less work just need more knowledge on the process. New vehicles are easy

[@bobatbilletcreations]

This job is much easier by taking off the bed, And getting off the bed is only a 15 min job. You will need some friends to help pull it up and off.

[@colesy1991]

I notice it specifies 26 gallon in the video title. I've looked up parts from different suppliers and see many conflictiing things about which part is for each tank size and some saying it's for all sizes. Just curious if there are specific pumps for specific capacities.

[@jimmcgettigan1326]

Helpful video!

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[@dandoyle4814]

You lost me at 10mm wrench for the battery lol

[@Jarco101]

Thanks guys

[@davidthompson1529]

Great vid. Need advice guys. Hv an 04 and the retainer clip for the fuel pump line somehow came out. Truck died and fuel was blowing out of pump. Took bed bk to get in there and noticed retaining ring and flange ring around fuel pump orifice are both rusted to near non existence. Is there a replacement part of any type to replacement that flange ring or do I hv to spend 400+ for a new tank? Smh. How this hasnt been a recall item is beyond comprehension. Its a huge safety issue. Any help would be appreciated.

[@johnseifert9520]

What is the thing next to the fuel pump. I replaced mine today and seen the line next to it was disconnected

[@ApolloTheDerg]

I can’t disconnect anything on the top of the tank with the nuts at bottom thread and truck jacked up. Ahhh this is annoying to work on, it’s tight enough under this truck.

[@chidennis7567]

Is it the same process for an 07? 1500 5.7

[@joshbranson3964]

The connector wire to the white container is that the evap system? I have a 09 looks different but cannot figure out what the wire is called I stripped it by accident and trying to figure out if it’s drivable without it

[@AtwoodBoxing]

Can I replace the fuel filter without dropping the tank

[@anthonyjohnson4192]

So I did a fuel pump in my 08 Dodge ram hemi and seven months later I think it might be out again. I've heard about a fuel pump relay bypass going bad and you can jumper it but I don't know what else it would be.

[@1AAuto]

+Anthony Johnson It could be a faulty pump, but best to have it diagnosed by a professional. Thanks for watching!

[@josesanchez-xe9pz]

Does anyone have a part number for that red tab that broke off at 7:10?

[@miguelestrada8353]

I have a 07 1500 5.7 any idea what size tank it is? Don't want to buy the wrong pump

[@roshunenorman3778]

the good stuff...

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[@OliviaBeaudion]

What type of socket are you using for the two long bolts? We cant seem to find one long enough to get to the nut.

[@KrC-1207]

Man didn't you have it easy? How about where my fule pump ring is so rusted I had to get a replacement and the evap is so brittle and broke Mopar doesn't sell a replacement I had to go to a junk yard and buy another fuel tank. I guess I'm saying most people will have the troubles I'm having with mine. So you was lucky on this truck everything went smoothly for you.

[@curtisjames2443]

I purchased my fuel pump September 25, 2018 and it's already starting to go out. I keep e-mailing y'all about, but y'all just blow me off

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+ImInnuendo We would be more than happy to help. We do have a customer service number which is 888-844-3393.

[@jeffsingleton88]

They've done right by me

[@cariboocowgirl1]

Hi we have had three fuel pumps for our 08 dodge ram 1500 4x4 5.7 l engine. all proffesionally done by mechanic, and it is now doing same thing? Why would we be going thru so many fuel pumps? first one left us stranded up a mountain in hunting season, second one the mechanic thought was bad pump from Napa auto parts, but now a third one? and this last time our fuel gage went out of wack! Something has to be wrong here? help!

[@1AAuto]

+Roberta Dale Phelps If you haven't changed the fuel filter you may want to try to change it. If it is clogged, it might be burning out the pump. 1aauto.com

[@40mpgef]

So what is the part number for the red safety clip for the fuel line? It broke in the video. I am desperately in need of one of those! Thanks in advance.

[@1AAuto]

+40mpgef You may be able to get a new one from the dealer. Our's broke too....they get really brittle.

[@GTSTWINCAM16]

The 26 gal tank is a bit easier... don't need to take off the evap can, it's mounted near the tank, not on it.

[@1AAuto]

+GTSTWINCAM16 Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com

[@GTSTWINCAM16]

I just changed the pump last week, this video is very straight forward and did exactly the same way....Took a couple hours by myself with a jack and a couple cinderblocks.

[@allenthomas8229]

My evap canister done an automatic delete down the interstate

[@erickc2055]

What is that white component that is to the right of the fuel pump? Someone tried to jack my muffler and they ripped the hose off causing it to break. I need to replace it but not sure what it’s called.

[@susanleeper6435]

Did you ever find out?

[@user-vs6kz4qt6v]

Good morning sir Sir I have dodge dart but I didnt know how to chang fuel pump .is there any video about that?

[@1AAuto]

+نسيم الجنوب We currently do not have an auto repair video specific to your vehicle. You might be able to apply some of the basic steps shown in this video to your application. kzbin.info/www/bejne/anK2lIijgthnnpY

[@wildwoodtop]

your website doesn't have Ram option

[@ZteveW]

Did you have to calibrate the float or fuel gauge?

[@1AAuto]

+Zt Weve Thanks for watching! This should just be a plug and play procedure, no calibration necessary. 1aauto.com

[@driniker6096]

Do they sell a replacement white part on the vape charcoal canister?

[@amyhunt2460]

I'm assuming you mean this part? Evaporative Emissions System Leak Detection Pump more details on - www.carid.com/wve/wve-evaporative-emissions-system-leak-detection-pump-2196616023.html

[@AppleTechingg]

What’s the piece where the respirator line is connected to called?

[@soktheaseng6974]

what is the other part next to fuel pump, fuel filter??

[@royfouts5476]

it is part of the evap system it is not the filter the filter is part of the fuel pump assembly

[@fredapeeples6619]

@@royfouts5476 True. Remove connections at this location, or else pay a grand for a new tank.

[@marlborodpte1111]

I did my pump and now my fuel gauge goes all the way empty and after a few seconds goes back to the normal position, any idea what could be the problem?

[@1AAuto]

+marlboro d pte We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@marlborodpte1111]

@@1AAuto thank you

[@nickcasazza837]

Did I miss disconnecting the line from the fuel pump?

[@meangene3161]

I saw it in the video. 7:18 minutes

[@jerdent19]

Hello 1A Auto..... I just replaced my fuel pump with your PART #: 1AFPU00412. The truck is starting and running but now the fuel gauge is stuck at empty and im getting a P0463 error code for Fuel level sensor circuit 1 high. Ive talked to a few mechanics and theyre saying that its probably a bad pump or its not compatible with my 07 dodge ram v6 truck. Was wondering if you may be able to offer any advice??

[@donnyc9430]

2 year's ago guess not

[@raym2503]

what is that first part with the black cover at 6:49

[@nkxseal8398]

What's that large connector at 55sec

[@geralddb789]

I'm sorry but the very few first steps, absolutely not needed, undo the negative terminal, and have a pan for any fuel drips from the line.

[@lukeily8359]

Hey, is this the same for the 07 ram 1500 5.7l hemi's as well?

[@1AAuto]

+Lukeily We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task.

[@lukeily8359]

@@1AAuto alrighty well then I'll get to doing it! Thanks!

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+Lukeily Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@mylesm7947]

Must be nice to have a lift.

[@zacharydrewery4353]

This doesn't help someone working from the ground you make it look simple. How did you see the connectors without taking anything else off? I'm gonna go look for a backyard mechanic

[@brandonarriola2375]

I just replace a new tank with pump on a 2004 dodge ram 1500 4.7 and when refilled new fuel gas the gas came back out of filler neck what could cause this/

[@1AAuto]

+Brandon Arriola Thank you for checking us out. If gas is coming out of the filler neck there could be a blockage on the filler neck, or at the tank. 1aauto.com

[@stevecopeland4359]

That is a bad check valve in the filler neck. It is a recall item

[@FPS360VIDZ]

At 10:13 that white vent with the black vent line on the right of the fuel pump how do u disconnect that vent line

[@fredapeeples6619]

Rollover tank assy, which is incorporated into the fuel tank, not independent from the assy. Break those connection and pay 1000 buck for a new tank.

[@toddshine]

That is exactly what I have. The rollover tank hoses broke off and when I smoke tested it, this was my issue too. Can’t believe I have to swap the entire tank to fix those 1” plastic pieces.

[@royfouts5476]

the fuel tank in video is 34 gallon

[@mike43v3r]

Roy Fouts how do I know what kind of fuel tank my truck has? It's a 07 Ram 1500 Hemi

[@royfouts5476]

2 door short wheel base 26 gallon any other model could be 26 or 34 26 gallon is shorter and the charcoal canister stays with truck 34 gallon is longer the canister is on the tank

[@mike43v3r]

Roy Fouts so basically if the canister is on the truck it's a 26 gal for sure..?

[@CCWSig]

You sure? It looks just like my 26 Gallon.

[@jeffr5552]

If you run your truck to empty and it takes approximately 26 gallons to fill, you know which size you have. Easy.

[@whistlindixiesmallengine2085]

Yeah I'll just pull the bed lol

[@ericwhitman3391]

Great video..but tank strap nuts are a 15mm not 16mm socket (at least on my 05)

[@1AAuto]

+Eric Whitman Thanks for the feedback!

[@bigl0892]

They're 16 mm on a 08.

[@JoshHookerJoshhook123]

You should always wear safety glasses in the shop

[@bucsfandan7881]

Don't do it like this just remove the bed way easier

[@apollorobb]

And get those horrible scotch locks off the rear harness connector and clean up your wiring. Professional mechanics dont do crap like that lol

[@1AAuto]

+apollo robb Thanks for the tip!