Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Suspension Crossmember, Fuel Tank Straps & Bolts

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Place the fuel tank onto the rear suspension crossmember.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Suspension Crossmember

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Install the fuel tank straps.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution

Install the fuel tank strap bolts and tighten to 46 N.m (34 lb ft).
Install the rear coil springs while slowly raising the rear suspension crossmember using the adjustable jack (1).

Fig 3: Locating Rear Suspension Crossmember Bolts

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Install the rear suspension crossmember bolts and tighten to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
Remove the adjustable jack from the rear suspension crossmember.
Remove the jack stand from the front of the vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Shock Bolts

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Install the rear shock bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Fuel Tank Harness Electrical Connector & Clips

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Connect the body harness electrical connector to the fuel tank harness electrical connector (1).
Install the fuel tank harness clips (2, 3) to the rear compartment side rail.

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel & EVAP Line Retainer

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Install the fuel and EVAP line retainer (1) to the side rail.

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Feed Rear Pipe Quick Connect Fitting

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Connect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (1) to the chassis line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Fill Pipe Vent Line & Fuel Tank Vapor Line Quick Connect Fitting

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Connect the fill pipe vent line (2) and the fuel tank vapor line (3) quick connect fittings to the EVAP canister. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

Fig 9: View Of Rear Brake Hose Bracket

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Install the left and right rear brake hose bracket studs into the keyhole slots. Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). (left side shown, right side similar).
Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .

Fig 10: Identifying Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Link

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Connect the left and right electronic position sensor links to the ball studs. (left side shown, right side similar).

Fig 11: Identifying Automatic Level Control Sensor Link

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Connect the automatic level control sensor link to the left rear suspension control arm, if equipped.

Fig 12: Identifying Fuel Tank EVAP Recirculation Line Quick Connect Fitting

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NOTE:

Clean the fill pipe or any dirt or debris. Ensure the fill pipe is installed to the original depth to the fill hose. The fill pipe bead must be inserted into the hose past the clamp position.

Connect the fuel tank EVAP recirculation line quick connect fitting (1) to the fill pipe line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
Connect the fuel fill hose (2) to the fuel fill pipe.

Fig 13: Identifying Fuel Fill Hose Clamp

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Tighten the fuel fill hose clamp (1) at the fill pipe to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
Install the left rear wheel house liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
Fill the fuel tank.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Perform the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks.
Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .