Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

Open the fuel filler lid.
Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber seal (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 screws.
NOTE: If the edges of rubber seal are folded toward inside, straighten it with a flat tip screwdriver.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Saucer And Rubber Seal
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) into the specified position, then attach the clamp or clip as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:

2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 3: Identifying Hose, Clip And Pipe
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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 4: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket And Bolts
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Install the rear sub frame. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame .
Install the mud guard. Refer to INSTALLATION , Mud Guard .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the rear wheel RH.
Tightening torque:

100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Fig 5: 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 .