Fuel Tank: Installation

Support the fuel tank with transmission jack and push the fuel tank harness into access hole with grommet.
Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank bands.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 1: Temporarily Tightening The Bolts Of Fuel Tank Bands
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Connect the fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B).

Fig 2: Connecting The Fuel Filler And Air Vent Hoses
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Connect the fuel hoses, and hold then with clips and quick connector. Refer to Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines .

Fig 3: Connecting The Fuel Hoses
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Connect the connector to the drain valve.

Fig 4: Connecting The Connector To The Drain Valve
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Connect the connector to the pressure control solenoid valve.
Connect the evaporation hoses to the canister, and hold them with clamps.

Fig 5: Connecting The Evaporation Hoses To The Canister
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Tighten the band mounting bolts.
Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Tightening The Band Mounting Bolts
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Install the rear crossmember. CROSSMEMBER .
Connect the connectors to the fuel tank cord and plug the service hole with grommet.

Fig 7: Connecting The Connectors To The Fuel Tank Cord And Plugging The Service Hole With Grommet
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Set the rear seat and floor mat.
Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.

Fig 8: Connecting The Connector To The Fuel Pump Relay
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