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B: Installation

  1. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, set the fuel tank in place, and temporarily tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band.
    WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Band
    G05016881
  2. Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and Evaporation hose (B) to the specified position, then tighten the clamp.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
    G05016880
    Fig 3: Identifying Hose, Clip And Pipe
    G05016884
  3. Connect the evaporation hose.
    Fig 4: Locating Evaporation Hose
    G05016879
  4. Tighten the fuel tank band bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb) 

  5. Connect the connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Connector
    G05016878
  6. Install the rear suspension assembly.
    CAUTION: A helper is required to perform this work.
    1. Support the rear differential with the transmission jack.
    2. Support the rear suspension assembly, and tighten the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to the body.

      Tightening torque: 

      T1: 125 N.m (12.7 kgf-m, 92.2 ft-lb) 

      T2: 175 N.m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb) 

      Fig 6: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly And Bolts
      G05016887
      Fig 7: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly And Bolts
      G05016888
    3. Tighten the bolts which hold the rear shock absorber to the rear suspension arm. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Arm. >

      Tightening torque: 

      62 N.m (6.3 kgf-m, 46 ft-lb) 

      Fig 8: Locating Rear Shock Absorber To Rear Suspension ARM And Bolt
      G05016875
  7. Tighten the bolts holding the parking brake cable clamp.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp
    G05016873

    Tightening torque: 

    32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp
    G05016874
  8. Connect the connector to the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
    Fig 11: Identifying Connector From Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
    G05016872
  9. Install the heat shield cover.
  10. Install the propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft. >
  11. Install the rear exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake). >
  14. Install the rear brake caliper.
  15. Tighten the bolts which secure the rear brake hose mounting bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb) 

    Fig 12: Locating Rear Brake Hose Mounting Bracket
    G05016870
  16. Install the rear wheels.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Connect the quick connector of the evaporation pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines. >
    Fig 13: Locating Rear Brake Hose Mounting Bracket
    G05016894
  19. Install the pipe protector.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 1.0 N.m (0.1 kgf-m, 0.7 ft-lb) 

    T2: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 14: Identifying Pipe Protector
    G05016895
  20. Install the trunk room trim. (Sedan model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Trunk Room Trim. >
  21. Install the rear quarter trim. (Wagon model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Quarter Trim. >
  22. Connect connector (A) to the fuel sub level sensor.
  23. Connect the quick connector (B) of the fuel delivery hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines. >
    Fig 15: Identifying Quick Connector And Connector
    G05016867
  24. Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 16: Identifying Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor
    G05016897
  25. Connect connector (A), and install clip (B).
    Fig 17: Identifying Connector And Clip
    G05016865
  26. Connect the connector to the fuel pump.
    Fig 18: Identifying Connector To Fuel Pump
    G05016864
  27. Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    Fig 19: Locating Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Pump
    G05016863
  28. Install the rear seat.
  29. Install the fuse of fuel pump to main fuse box.