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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. Support fuel tank with transmission jack and push fuel tank harness into access hole with grom-met.
  2. Set fuel tank and temporarily tighten bolts of fuel tank bands.
    WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
    Fig 1: Tightening Bolts Of Fuel Tank Bands
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  3. Connect fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B).
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Filler Hose And Air Vent Hose
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  4. Connect fuel hoses, and hold then with clips and quick connector. Refer to Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines  .
    Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Hoses
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  5. Connect connector to drain valve.
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Drain Valve
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  6. Connect connector to pressure control solenoid valve.
  7. Connect evaporation hose to canister, and hold them with clamp.
    Fig 5: Connecting Evaporation Hose To Canister
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  8. Connect hoses to roll over valve.
    Fig 6: Connecting Hoses To Roll Over Valve
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  9. Tighten band mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque:  33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

    Fig 7: Tightening Band Mounting Bolts
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  10. Install rear crossmember. Refer to CROSSMEMBER .
  11. Connect connectors to fuel tank cord and plug service hole with grommet.
    Fig 8: Connecting Connectors To Fuel Tank Cord
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  12. Set rear seat and floor mat.
  13. Connect connector to fuel pump relay.
    Fig 9: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
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