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 Bolts
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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.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose Clamping Position
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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.
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:
  
  T1:125 N.m (12.7 kgf-m, 92.2 ft-lb)
  
  T2:175 N.m (17.8 kgf-m, 129.1 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Rear Suspension Assembly To Body Bolts Tightening Torques (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 7: Identifying Rear Suspension Assembly To Body Bolts Tightening Torques (2 Of 2)
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3. Tighten the bolts which hold the rear shock absorber to the rear suspension arm. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Arm.
  Tightening torque:
  
  62 N.m (6.3 kgf-m, 45.7 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Locating Bolts Which Hold 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 Bolts Securing Parking Brake Cable Clamp
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Tightening torque:

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

Fig 10: Locating Bolts Securing Parking Brake Cable Clamp
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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.
Tightening torque:

17.5 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)
Install the fuel tank protector.
Tightening torque:

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

Bolt: 17.5 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 12.9 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 disc brake assembly.
Tightening torque:

66 N.m (6.7 kgf-m, 48.7 ft-lb)
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 Bolts Which Secure Rear Brake Hose Mounting Bracket
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Lower the vehicle.
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. Refer to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines.

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

T1:1 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 Tightening Torques
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Install the trunk room trim. (Sedan model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Trunk Room Trim.
Install the rear quarter trim. (Wagon model) Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Quarter Trim.
Connect connector (A) to the fuel sub level sensor.
Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery hose (B). Refer to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines.

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

Fig 16: Identifying Fuel Sub Level Sensor Service Hole Cover Bolts And Grommet
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Connect the connector to the fuel pump.

Fig 17: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 18: Identifying Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Bolts And Grommet
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Install the rear seat.
Connect the ground cable to battery.

Fig 19: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.