Fuel Tank: Installation

Support the fuel tank with transmission jack and push the fuel tank harness into access hole with grommet.
Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank bands.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 1: Locating Bolts For Installing Fuel Tank
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Connect the fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B).

Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Filler & Air Vent Hose
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Connect the fuel hoses, and hold them with clips and quick connector. Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.

Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Hoses
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Connect the connector to the drain valve.

Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Drain Valve
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Connect the connector to the pressure control solenoid valve.
Connect the evaporation hose to the canister, and hold them clamp.

Fig 5: Connect Evaporation Hose To Canister
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Tighten the band mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:
1. 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)
Fig 6: Locating Mounting Bolts For Tightening
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Install the rear crossmember. Refer to CROSSMEMBER , Rear Crossmember.
Connect the connectors (A) to the fuel tank cord and plug the service hole with grommet (B).

Fig 7: Connecting Connector To Fuel Tank & Plugging Service Hole With Grommet
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Set the rear seat and floor mat.
Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.

Fig 8: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
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