Installation Procedure
- If previously removed, install the fuel tank module assemblies. Refer to Fuel Tank Module Replacement - Primary and Fuel Tank Module Replacement - Secondary .
- Install the fuel tank heat shield and fuel tank assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the fuel tank straps and the fuel tank strap-to-body bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the fuel tank electrical connector and install the electrical connector retainer to the rear frame.
- Connect the EVAP vent, and fresh air hoses to the fuel tank.
- Connect the fuel filler tube to the fuel tank.
Tighten: Tighten the fuel filler tube clamp to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Connect the chassis fuel supply line (2) to the fuel tank.
- Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister (4). Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement .
- Install the rear drive module propeller shaft guard (2).
- Install the rear drive module propeller shaft guard mounting bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Prime the fuel system:
- Cycle the ignition ON for 5 seconds and then OFF for 10 seconds.
- Repeat the previous step twice.
- Crank the engine until it starts. The maximum starter motor cranking time is 20 seconds.
- If the engine does not start, repeat steps 13.1-13.3.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
Fig 3: View Of Chassis Fuel Supply Line, EVAP Canister Purge Hose/Pipe & EVAP Canister-To-Underbody Nuts