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 Mounting Bolts
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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 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Band Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the heat shield cover and stopper.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Locating Heat Shield Cover And Stopper Mounting Bolts
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Install the fuel tank protector.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

T1: 9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

T2: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Fuel Tank Protector Self-Locking Nut With Torque Specifications
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Connect the vent tube to the canister.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Connecting Quick Connector
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Fig 6: Locating Vent Tube Quick Connector
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Install the fuel filler hose (A) and the evaporation hose (B) to the fuel filler pipe assembly.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 8: Identifying Hose, Spool, Pipe And Clamp/Clip
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Install the rear differential. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Differential (T-type). Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Differential (VA-type).
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 9: Connecting Quick Connector
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Fig 10: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube Quick Connector
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Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 11: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 12: Locating Service Hole Cover Mounting Bolts
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Connect the connector to the fuel pump.

Fig 13: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 14: Locating Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Mounting Bolts
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Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Seat.
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 15: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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