Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

Open the fuel filler lid.
Insert the fuel filler pipe assembly into the rubber saucer from inside of the rear fender.
Install the fuel filler pipe assembly to vehicle body.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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Install the rear mud guard RH. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Mud Guard. >
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 Hose, Spool, Pipe And Clamp
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Install the rear sub frame assembly.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support the rear sub frame assembly with a transmission jack.
2. Support the rear sub frame assembly, and install the rear sub frame 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 4: Locating Rear Sub Frame Assembly Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
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3. Install the lower side of the rear strut to the rear lateral link.
  NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 5: Locating Self-Locking Nuts
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Install the rear vehicle height sensor and connect the connector (A) to the rear vehicle height sensor. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Vehicle Height Sensor Connector
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Insert the parking brake cable into the back plate, and install it with the clamp.

Fig 7: Locating Parking Brake Cable
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Secure the parking brake cable with bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 8: Locating Parking Brake Cable Mounting Bolts
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Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake). >
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 9: Identifying Self-Locking Nuts
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Install the propeller shaft. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Refer to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >
Install the rear disc brake assembly.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 10: 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 11: Locating Rear Brake Hose Bracket To Rear Housing Bolts
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Install the rear ABS wheel speed sensor harness to the upper arm.
NOTE: Prevent the harness identification (line) from being twisted when installing. (RH: Orange line, LH: Green line)

Fig 12: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Clamp
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Attach the rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the rear housing.
NOTE: Prevent the harness identification (line) from being twisted when installing. (RH: Orange line, LH: Green line)

Tightening torque:

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

Fig 13: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor To Rear Housing Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 14: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) < Refer to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System. >