Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

Open the fuel filler flap lid.
Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber gasket (C), and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the nuts.
NOTE: If the edges of rubber gasket are folded toward inside, straighten it with a flat tip screwdriver.

Fig 1: Installation Position Of Fuel Filler Pipe
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Correctly insert the fuel filler hose to specified position, and then tighten the clamp.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
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Tighten the bolts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Locating Bolts Holding Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket On Body
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Install the rear suspension assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame.>
Install the mud guard. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Mud Guard.>
Lower the vehicle.
Install the rear wheel RH.
Tightening torque:

Chrome plated wheel

150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)

Other than above

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.