Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

Open the fuel filler flap lid.
Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber seal (C), and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.
NOTE: If the edges of rubber seal are folded toward the inside, straighten it with a screwdriver.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Saucer With Rubber Packing
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Connect the evaporation pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Evaporation Pipe
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Connect the evaporation hose to the fuel filler pipe.

Fig 3: Identifying Evaporation Hose
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Connect the fuel filler hose (A) to the pipe with an overlap of 35 - 40 mm (1.38 - 1.57 in).
Connect the evaporation hose (B) to the pipe with an overlap of 25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18 in).
L = 27.5±2.5 mm (1.083±0.098 in)

NOTE: Do not allow the clips to touch other hoses and rear suspension crossmember.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 5: Identifying Hose, Clip And Pipe
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Tighten the bolts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket Bolts
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Fasten the evaporation hoses to the clip of fuel filler pipe.

Fig 7: Locating Bolts
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Install the fuel filler pipe protector.

Fig 8: Locating Bolts On Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
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Lower the vehicle.
Install the rear wheel RH.
Tightening torque:

100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
Connect the ground cable to the battery.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable

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