Fuel Tank: Installation

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 With Bolts
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) to the specified position, then tighten the clamp.
Tightening torque:

2.5 N.m (0.25 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

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

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

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Connect the connector.

Fig 5: Locating 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 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 Bolts
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  Fig 7: Locating Bolts
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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: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber To Rear Suspension Arm
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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
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Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Locating Parking Brake Cable Bolt
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Connect the connector to the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.

Fig 11: Locating 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 the parking brake assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake) . >
Install the rear brake caliper.
Tighten the bolts which secure the rear brake hose mounting bracket.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Locating Rear Brake Hose Mounting Bracket Bolt
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Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the quick connector of the evaporation pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 13: Locating Evaporation Pipe Grommet
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Install the pipe protector.

Fig 14: Locating Pipe Protector Bolts
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Install the trunk room trim. (Sedan model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Trunk Room Trim. >
Install the rear quarter trim. (Wagon model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Quarter Trim. >
Connect connector (A) to the fuel sub level sensor.
Connect the quick connector (B) of the fuel delivery hose. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 15: Identifying Fuel Delivery Hose And Connector
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 16: Identifying Grommet And Bolt
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Connect connector (A), and install clip (B).

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

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

Fig 19: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
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Install the rear seat.
Install the fuse of fuel pump to the main fuse box.
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Fig 20: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.