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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tank Cushions & Fuel Tank
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  1. Install the new fuel tank cushions onto the fuel tank.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Vent Hose (AWD)
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  2. Install the fuel tank vent hose (1) for AWD.
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tank Vent Hose & Fuel Tank Clamp
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  3. Install the fuel tank vent hose onto the fuel tube clamp (1) for FWD.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Tank Main Tube & Fuel Tank
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  4. Install the fuel tank main tube (1) onto the fuel tank.
  5. Install the fuel tank assembly for AWD.
  6. Set the fuel tank on a transmission jack.
    7. Fig 5: Holding Fuel Tank Using A Transmission Jack (AWD)
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  7. Operate the transmission jack, then install the fuel tank into the vehicle.
    8. Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  8. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and tighten to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
    9. Fig 7: Holding Fuel Tank Using A Transmission Jack
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  9. Install the fuel tank assembly for FWD.
  10. Set the fuel tank on a transmission jack.
  11. Operate the transmission jack, then install the fuel tank into the vehicle.
    12. Fig 8: Locating No. 1 Fuel Tank Bands Bolts
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  12. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and tighten to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
    13. Fig 9: Identifying Correct Hose Clamp Direction
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    NOTE: Make sure that the hose clamp (1) is facing in the correct direction when installing.
  13. Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose to the fuel tank.
    14. Fig 10: Exploded View Of Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Claw
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  14. Engage the claw, then install the fuel tank filler pipe cover onto the fuel tank filler pipe.
    15. Fig 11: Exploded View Of Fuel Tank Main Tube Sub-Assembly
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    NOTE: Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connecting surfaces of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this work. After connecting the fuel tank main tube, check that the fuel tank main tube is securely connected by pulling on the fuel tube connector and pipe.
  15. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until it comes into contact with the seat to connect the fuel tank main tube to the pipe, then push the retainer (1) up until the claws lock.
    16. Fig 12: Identifying Breather Tube Fuel Hose
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  16. Connect the breather tube fuel hose (1).
    17. Fig 13: Aligning Fuel Tube Connector With Pipe
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  17. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel tank breather tube to the pipe.
  18. Install the checker onto the pipe.
    19. Fig 14: Exploded View Of Fuel Tank Vent Hose
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  19. Connect the fuel tank vent hose for Torsion Beam Type Suspension.
  20. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until it comes into contact with the seat to connect the fuel tank vent hose to the pipe.
  21. Slide the retainer of the fuel tube connector to lock the claws.
  22. Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly for Double Wishbone Type Suspension. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (Except All Wheel Drive and GT) .
  23. Install the charcoal canister assembly. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement .
    24. Fig 15: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector Subassembly (AWD)
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  24. Install the fuel tank protector with the 7 bolts (1-7) for AWD and tighten to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).
    25. Fig 16: Locating Fuel Tank Protector Sub-Assembly Bolts (FWD)
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  25. Install the fuel tank protector sub-assembly with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) for FWD and tighten to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).
    26. Fig 17: Locating Parking Brake Cables Bolts
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  26. Install the parking cables with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 8) or (4, 5, 6, 7) and tighten to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).
  27. Install the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly for AWD. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement
  28. Install the catalytic converter
  29. Add fuel.
  30. Install the right fuel sender gage assembly for AWD.
  31. Install the fuel suction tube assembly.
  32. Install the fuel pump gage retainer.
  33. Connect the fuel tank vent hose for FWD.
  34. Connect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly.
    35. WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  35. Connect the cable to the negative battery terminal.
  36. Inspect for a fuel leak.
  37. Inspect for an exhaust gas leak.
  38. Install the rear floor service hole cover.
  39. Install the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
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