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 Bolts
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) into the specified position, then attach the clamp and clip as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 3: Identifying Hose, Clip And Clamp
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Connect the quick connector of the evaporation hose to the evaporation pipe.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean seal surface of pipe.
- When connecting the quick connector, insert the pipe all the way in securely, then operate the push lock.
- If it is not possible to perform the push lock operation of the retainer, recheck whether the pipe is securely inserted.
- Confirm that the quick connector is securely connected.
Fig 4: Connecting Quick Connector Of Evaporation Hose
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Fig 5: Identifying Quick Connector
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Connect evaporation hose (B) to connector (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Evaporation Hose To Connector
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Tighten the fuel tank band bolts in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
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Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the rear suspension assembly.
WARNING: 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: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
  
  T2: 145 N.m (14.8 kgf-m, 106.9 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Rear Suspension Assembly With Tightening Torque
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3. Tighten the bolts which hold the rear shock absorber to the rear suspension arm.
  Tightening torque:
  
  120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 9: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Bolt
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4. Install the rear vehicle height sensor, (models with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)
  Tightening torque:
  
  7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
5. Install the rear vehicle height sensor connector, (models with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)
6. Connect drain hose (B) to canister drain connector (A).
  
  Fig 10: Connecting Drain Hose To Canister Drain Connector
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7. Tighten the bolts holding the parking brake cable clamp.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 11: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp And Bolts
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Connect the connector to the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.

Fig 12: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
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Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the fuel tank protector.
Tightening torque:

Nut: 9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

Bolt: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the propeller shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft .
Install the rear exhaust pipe.
Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe .
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake) .
Install the rear brake caliper.
Tighten the bolts which hold the rear brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 13: Locating Rear Brake Hose Bracket And Bolt
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Attach the rear ABS vehicle speed sensor to the rear housing.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 14: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
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Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
Connect quick connector of the fuel delivery tube (A).
Refer to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines .

Fig 15: Identifying Quick Connector On Fuel Delivery Tube
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 16: Identifying Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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Attach the service hole cover of the fuel pump, and secure the connector and clip.

Fig 17: Identifying Connector, Clip Bolt And Grommet
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Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Seat .
Install the fuse of fuel pump to main fuse box.
Connect the ground cable to the battery.

Fig 18: Connecting Ground Cable Of Battery
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Re-initialize the auto headlight beam leveler system. Refer to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System .