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 inside, straighten it with a flat tip screwdriver.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Saucer And Rubber Seal
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) to the specified position, then tighten the clamp.
Tightening torque:

2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 3: Identifying Hose, Clamp 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 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket On Body
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Install the rear sub frame. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame.>
Install the fuel filler pipe protector.

Fig 5: Identifying 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 6: Identifying Battery Ground Cable
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.