Fuel Tank: Installation

Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, set the fuel tank, and then temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank band.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 1: Installing Fuel Tank Bands Bolts
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Correctly insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) to specified position, and then tighten the clamp.

Fig 2: Inserting Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 3: Identifying Hose Length
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Connect the evaporation hose.

Fig 4: Connecting Evaporation Hose
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Tighten the bolts of fuel tank band.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)
Connect the connector.

Fig 5: Connecting Connector
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Install the rear suspension assembly.
CAUTION: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support the rear differential with transmission jack.
2. Support the rear suspension assembly, and then tighten the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to body.
  Tightening torque:
  
  T1: 125 N.m (12.7 kgf-m, 92.2 ft-lb)
  
  T2: 65 N.m (6.2 kgf-m, 48 ft-lb)
  
  T3: 175 N.m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Rear Suspension Assembly To Body Securing Bolt (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 7: Identifying Rear Suspension Assembly To Body Securing Bolt (2 Of 2)
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3. Tighten the bolts which install the rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Arm. >
Tightening torque:

62 N.m (6.3 kgf-m, 46 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Bolt
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Tighten the bolts which install the parking brake cable clamp.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Tightening Parking Brake Cable Clamp Bolts (1 Of 2)
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Tightening torque:

32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Tightening Parking Brake Cable Clamp Bolts (2 Of 2)
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Connect the connector to rear ABS wheel speed sensor.

Fig 11: Connecting Connector To Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
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Install the heat shield cover.
Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
Install the rear exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the parking brake cable to parking brake assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake). >
Install the rear brake caliper.
Tighten the bolt which secures rear brake hose installation bracket.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 12: Tightening Rear Brake Hose Securing Bolt
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Install the rear wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the quick connector of evaporation pipe. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 13: Connecting Quick Connector Of Evaporation Pipe
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Install pipe protector.

Fig 14: Installing Pipe Protector
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Install trunk room trim. (Sedan model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Trunk Room Trim. >
Install the rear quarter trim. (Wagon model) < Ref. to WAGON MODEL , INSTALLATION, Rear Quarter Trim. >
Connect the connector (A) to fuel sub level sensor.
Connect the quick connector to the fuel delivery (B) and return hose (C). < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >
NOTE: Be careful not to misconnect the delivery side and return side.

Fig 15: Connecting Quick Connector To Fuel Delivery And Return Hose
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 16: Installing Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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Connect the connector (A) and remove the clips (B).

Fig 17: Identifying Connector And Clips
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Connect the connector to fuel pump.

Fig 18: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump
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Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 19: Installing Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Pump
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Install the rear seat.
Install the fuse of fuel pump to main fuse box.