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 circulate hose (B) to the spool, 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
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Fig 3: Identifying Hose, Clamp, Clip, Spool And Pipe
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Connect the quick connector of the circulate tube to the evaporation pipe as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
Fig 4: Connecting Quick Connector Of Circulate Tube To Evaporation Pipe
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Fig 5: Locating Quick Connector
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Connect the air vent hose to fuel tank.

Fig 6: Locating Air Vent Hose Clamp
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Move the fuel tank so that the distance between the center of the positioning hole for the body (A) and the front end of the fuel tank flange (B) becomes L, and tighten the bolts of the fuel tank bands in the sequence shown in the figure.
CAUTION: To prevent the fuel tank from damage, after tightening the bolts of the fuel tank bands, make sure that the distance between the center of the positioning hole for the body (A) and the front end of the fuel tank flange (B) is L.

Distance L: Center of the positioning hole for the body (A) - Front end of the fuel tank flange (B)

14.5 mm (0.571 in) or less

Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Distance Between Center Of Positioning Hole For Body And Front End Of Fuel Tank Flange
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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 install the rear suspension assembly to the body.
  Tightening torque:
  
  T1: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
  
  T2: 200 N.m (20.4 kgf-m, 147.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Rear Suspension Assembly Bolts With Torque Specification
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3. Install the rear shock absorber to the rear suspension arm.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Self-Locking Nut
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Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 10: Locating Heat Shield Cover Bolts And Nuts
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Install the bolts (B) and nuts (C) securing the fuel tank protector and install the clip (A) securing the fuel tank protector and heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

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

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

Fig 11: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector Clip, Bolts And Nuts
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Install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT .
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Refer to REAR EXHAUST PIPE . Refer to MUFFLER .
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake assembly. Refer to 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)

Fig 12: Locating Rear Disc Brake Assembly Bolts
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Install the rear brake hose bracket to the rear housing.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 13: Locating Rear Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
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Install the rear ABS wheel speed sensor harness bracket to the upper arm.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 14: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket Bolts
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Attach the rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the rear housing.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 15: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
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Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube (A). Refer to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines.

Fig 16: Locating Quick Connector On Fuel Delivery Tube
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 17: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
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Attach the service hole cover of the fuel pump, and attach the connector and clip.

Fig 18: Identifying Connector, Clip, Screw And Grommet
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Set the floor mat (C), and install clips (A) and seat cushion hooks (B).

Fig 19: Identifying Clips, Seat Cushion Hooks And Floor Mat
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Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to REAR SEAT .
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 20: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.