Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

Open the fuel filler lid.
Attach the fuel filler pipe gasket to the fuel filler pipe assembly, and insert the fuel filler pipe assembly from inside of the rear fender.
Install the fuel filler ring to the fuel filler pipe assembly.
NOTE: If the edges of rubber gasket are folded toward inside, straighten it with a flat tip screwdriver.

Fig 1: Fuel Filler Pipe Gasket, Fuel Filler Ring, Rubber Gasket And Fuel Saucer
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Tightening torque:

4.4 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 3.2 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Rubber Gasket Mounting Screws
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose and air vent hose to the spool, and then install a clamp or clip as shown.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Filler Hose And Air Vent Hose
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Fig 4: Hose, Spool, Pipe And Clamp
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Install the fuel filler pipe assembly to vehicle body.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Install the rear sub frame. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame. >
Install the rear mud guard RH. < Ref. 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 terminal.

Fig 6: Connecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system, (model with auto headlight beam leveler) < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System. >