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Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

  1. Open the fuel filler flap lid.
  2. Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber packing (C), and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
  3. Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.
    NOTE: If the edges of rubber packing are folded toward the inside, straighten it with a screwdriver.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Saucer With Rubber Packing
    G04997457
  4. Install the evaporation pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Evaporation Pipe With Clip
    G04997456
  5. Connect the evaporation hose to the fuel pipe.
    Fig 3: Identifying Evaporation Hoses On Fuel Pipes
    G04997453
  6. Insert the fuel filler hose (A) approx. 35 to 40 mm (1.38 to 1.57 in) over the lower end of fuel filler pipe and tighten the clamp.
  7. Insert the evaporation hose (B) approximately 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of evaporation pipe and fasten the clip.
    CAUTION: Do not allow clips to touch evaporation hose (B) and rear suspension crossmember.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler And Evaporation Hose
    G04992331
    Fig 5: Identifying Hose Insertion Length
    G04992337
  8. Tighten the bolts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.

    Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket Bolts
    G04997454
  9. Fasten the evaporation hoses to the clip of fuel filler pipe.
    Fig 7: Locating Evaporation Hoses Clip
    G04997452
  10. Install the fuel filler pipe protector.
    Fig 8: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
    G04997451
  11. Install the rear wheel RH.
    Fig 9: Locating Rear Right Side Wheel
    G04997450
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Tighten the wheel nuts.
  14. Connect the ground cable to battery.
Fig 10: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
G04988132