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NHTSA ID Number: 10173624

Manufacturer Communication Number: 2020-001

TSB/Document Date: 2020-04-10


Summary

Notify VMI dealers of upgraded gasket for fuel pump module that may cause a concern with fuel gauge accuracy.


Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

ASSEMBLY AREA

In the Field

MODEL

2015-2019 ChryslereBay logo Town and Country, DodgeeBay logo Grand Caravan

RELEASE SIGNATURES
TITLE

SIGNATURE

DATE

WARRANTY MANAGER

Scott Van Meter

10/16/19

QUALITY MANAGER

Jenny Glenn

10/16/19

REVISION HISTORY
AUTHOR

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

REV

RELEASED

David Hagstrom

INITIAL RELEASE

A

10/17/19

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ECO#

Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Safety Glasses

Safety gloves

Bump cap

TOOLS NEEDED

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

PARTS REQUIRED

Tank gaskets (2) FP6510

Retaining washers (4) NAPAeBay logo 6652538
(optional)

SCOPE
This document provides detailed instructions for replacing the fuel tank seals on all 2016-2019
model year Grand Caravans and Town and Countrys. The current seals have been found to degrade
which could potentially lead to inaccurate fuel level readings provided to the driver. These
instructions guide the technician through the removal of the tank, installation of the new gaskets
(FF6510) and tank re-installation
Labor rate for completion of this bulletin is 1.5 hour at VMI warranty labor rates. Replacement
seals will be provided by VMI Technical Support. To file a claim contact VMI Tech Support at 800
488 9082 .

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

CONTENTS
1. Remove as much fuel from
vehicle tank as possible. Place
vehicle on lift and remove left
rear inner fender using either a
trim tool or 10m socket

2. Expose fuel fill line and vent
lines. Locate UPPER worm
clamp attaching the fuel fill
line. Loosen worm clamp above
metal fill line where it attaches
to rubber hose using standard
screw driver. (5/16 socket may
also be used)
2

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

3. Locate fuel vent line by filler
line and disconnect using
standard screw driver or other
pry tool

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

4. Remove LOWER worm clamp
where it attaches to the fuel
tank. Remove the fill line from
the vehicle taking care not to
drop or otherwise damage the
line.

5. Locate the vapor canister
located to the left of the fuel
tank. CAREFULLY remove the
UPPER vent line connector
making sure not to damage
either the connector or vapor
canister.

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

6. Place transmission jack under
fuel tank prior to tank removal
7. Locate fuel tank straps and
remove using g the 13 and 14
mm socket assy.

Front attach bolts and spacers

IMPORTANT: Note that the
front attach points use washers as
spacers BETWEEN the tank strap
and the frame. Make sure to
capture them and save them for
re-install

Rear attach bolts

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

8. Carefully lower tank until you
can get your hand above it.
Remove the attaching fuel line
and sending unit connector on
the top of the tank prior to
dropping the tank further and
removing it.

IMPORTANT: Prior to dis-assembly.
Note the notch in the tank upper
ring seal and mark it’s location on
the tank

Note; The fuel pump/sending unit
is spring loaded and may pop up
when upper seal plate is removed.
10.Remove nuts and washers
attaching upper seal plate,
saving them for re-assembly.
Remove upper seal plate and
mark on the tank, the location
of the tab on the fuel pump/
sending unit.

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

9. Put one hand into tank,
supporting lower tank seal and
split plate. Remove upper tank
seal.
10. Fold inner split plate and old
seal and remove them.
11. Install lower seal on split plate.
NOTE: Make sure notch on seal and
notch on split plate line up prior to
installation

12. Fold and install lower seal and
split plate
NOTE: Make SURE the notch in the
lower split plate and seal line up
with the mark on the tank.

13. Use retaining washers
purchased locally (NAPAeBay logo
66525380) to HOLD the lower
seal assembly in position

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

14. Clean tank surface and install
upper seal on top of tank and
retaining washers.
NOTE: Make sure notch in upper
seal lines up with mark made
on tank earlier

15. Re-install fuel pump/sending
unit.
NOTE: Make sure tab on fuel
pump/sending unit lines up with
positioning marks made on the
tank earlier.
IMPORTANT: Improper installation
may create clearance issues and
inproper sending unit readings

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

16. Install upper seal plate making
sure the tab on the fuel
pump/sending unit lines up
with the indent in the lower
face of the upper seal plate.

INSTALLED CORRECTLY

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

17. Install fuel pump/ sending unit
upper seal plate, washers and
nuts.
NOTE; these nuts are to be
tightened to 10ft./lb.

18. Raise tank back into vehicle
making sure to re-connect
electrical connector and fuel
line.
19. Install tank in vehicle by
reversing the dis-assembly
process.
Note. Tank strap retaining
hardware should be tightened to
20 ft./lb.
Check all connections to ensure
they are secure, start and idle
engine to check for leaks.

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Vantage Mobility InternationaleBay logo
Verge/ Edge Fuel Tank Seal
Replacement
Document Number: TS-WI-0523

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thereafter.
Do not use draft, archived, or obsolete revisions.
Last Edit Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

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TSB/Document ID: 2020-001

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MFR Communication Date: 2020-04-10

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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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