Installation Procedure
- Raise the fuel tank into position.
- Install the fuel tank straps.
- Install the fuel tank strap retaining nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the fuel tank strap retaining nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) .
- Connect the fuel vapor line from the solenoid valve.
- Install the parking brake cables support bracket.
- Install the parking brake cables from the fuel tank.
- Connect the fuel line.
- Connect the electrical connector at the fuel pump assembly.
- Install the fuel pump access cover.
- Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
- Connect the fuel line near the right front of the fuel tank.
- Connect the fuel tank filler tube.
- Install the fuel tank filler tube clamp at the fuel tank.
- Install the front muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Front) or Muffler Replacement (Rear) .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Fill the fuel tank.
- Perform a leak check of the fuel tank and the fuel line connections.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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- Clean the gasket mating surface on the fuel tank.
- Position the new gasket in place.
- Install the fuel pump into the fuel tank in the same location as removed for ease of line and connector installation.
- Install the fuel pump assembly clip.
- Connect the fuel pump assembly connector.
- Install the fuel pump line.
- Install the fuel pump access cover.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Perform an operational check of the fuel pump.
- Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .