Fuel Tank: Installation

While a helper holds fuel tank, push fuel tank harness into access hole with grommet.

Fig 1: Pushing Fuel Tank Harness Into Access Hole With Grommet With Helper Holding Fuel Tank
Set fuel tank, and temporary tighten bolts in order to install fuel tank bands.
Connect fuel filler hose, and tighten clamp.

Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Filler Hose & Tightening Clamp
Connect fuel hoses, and hold then with clips and quick connector. See INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.
Tighten band mounting bolts.
1. Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Tightening Band Mounting Bolts
Install rear crossmember. See INSTALLATION , Rear Crossmember.

Fig 4: Installing Rear Crossmember

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Suspension Components
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Install rear differential assembly. See INSTALLATION , Rear Differential for T-type or INSTALLATION , Rear Differential for VA-type.

Fig 6: Installing Rear Differential Assembly
Connect connector to drain valve.

Fig 7: Connecting Connector To Drain Valve
Connect connector to pressure control solenoid valve.
Connect hose to joint pipe.

Fig 8: Connecting Hose To Joint Pipe
Connect evaporation hose to canister, and hold them with clamp.

Fig 9: Connecting Evaporation Hose To Canister & Holding Them With Clamp
Connect hoses to roll over valve.

Fig 10: Connecting Hoses To Roll Over Valve
Install bolts which hold parking brake holding bracket.

Fig 11: Installing Bolts Holding Parking Brake Holding Bracket
Install heat sealed cover.

Fig 12: Installing Heat Sealed Cover
Install muffler assembly. See INSTALLATION , Muffler.

Fig 13: Installing Muffler Assembly
Install rear exhaust pipe. See INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe.

Fig 14: Installing Rear Exhaust Pipe
Lower the vehicle.
Connect connectors to fuel tank harness, and plug access hole with grommet.

Fig 15: Connecting Connectors To Fuel Tank Harness
Install rear seat cushion. (Sedan model)

Fig 16: Installing Rear Seat Cushion (Sedan Model)
Set rear seat cushion. (Wagon model)

Fig 17: Setting Rear Seat Cushion (Wagon Model)
Install fuel filler cap.
Connect connector to fuel pump relay.

Fig 18: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
Connect battery ground cable.

Fig 19: Connecting Battery Ground Cable