Fuel Tank: Installation

Install the fuel tank to the vehicle.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Lift the fuel tank with the transmission jack.
2. Mount the fuel tank to the vehicle with a jack.
3. Install the fuel tank band that holds the fuel tank.
  Tightening torque:
  
  33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Band
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Connect evaporation hose (A), connector (B) and fuel filler hose (C).

Fig 2: Locating Evaporation Hose, Connector And Fuel Filler Hose
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Install the rear suspension assembly. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame.
Install the clip that holds the harness.

Fig 3: Locating Clip Holding Harness
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Lower the vehicle.
Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

Chromed 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 quick connector of the fuel delivery hose. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery & Evaporation Lines.
Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 4: Identifying Service Hole Cover
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Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
1. Push on the grommet (B) to install it to the service hole cover.
2. Tighten the bolt (A).
3. Connect the connector (C).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Grommet, Bolt And Connector
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Install the second seat. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Second Seat.
Install the fuse of fuel pump to the main fuse box.
Connect the ground cable to battery.