Fuel Tank: Installation

Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, set the fuel tank in place, and temporarily tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) until the hose end contacts the spool, then attach the clamp or clip as shown in the figure.
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 Fuel Filler Hose Clamp Installing Position
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Connect the quick connector of the evaporation hose to the evaporation pipe.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- When connecting the quick connector, securely insert the pipe all the way before locking the retainer.
- When it is difficult to lock the retainer, make sure that the pipe is securely inserted.
- Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Retainer
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  Fig 5: Connecting Quick Connector Of Evaporation Hose To Evaporation Pipe
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Connect evaporation hose (B) to connector (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Evaporation Hose And Connector
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Tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Band Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the rear suspension assembly.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support the rear differential with the transmission jack.
2. Support the rear suspension assembly, and tighten the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to the body.
  Tightening torque:
  
  T1: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
  
  T2: 145 N.m (14.8 kgf-m, 106.9 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Bolts Which Secure Rear Suspension Assembly To Body
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3. Install the rear shock absorber to the rear suspension arm.
  NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 9: Locating Bolt And Nut Which Secures Rear Shock Absorber To Rear Suspension Arm
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Install the parking brake cable clamp to the body.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp At Body
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Connect the connector to the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.

Fig 11: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
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Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the fuel tank protector.
Tightening torque:

Nut: 9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

Bolt: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake). >
Install the rear disc brake assembly.
Tightening torque:

66 N.m (6.7 kgf-m, 48.7 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Locating Rear Disc Brake Assembly Bolts
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Install the rear brake hose bracket to the rear housing.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Locating Rear Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
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Attach the rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the rear housing.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Bolts
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Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube (A). < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 15: Identifying Quick Connector On Fuel Delivery Tube
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 16: Locating Service Hole Cover Bolts
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Attach the service hole cover of the fuel pump, and attach the connector and clip.

Fig 17: Identifying Screw, Grommet, Connector And Clip
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Install the rear seat cushion. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Seat. >
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 18: Connecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.