Fuel Tank Assembly (FA20): Installation

1. Install the fuel tank to filler pipe hose to the fuel tank assembly with the clamp.
2. Tighten the hose clamp bolt.

   Standard value: T=2.0N.m {20kgf.cm} {18.0ft.lbf}

   Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose Clamp Bolt

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1. Check the fuel tank cover.
   NOTE: As the fuel tank cover is used as a guide when installing the fuel tank assembly, check for deformation, cracks, and other damages. If there is any problem, replace it with a new part
2. Hold the fuel tank assembly with the transmission jack.
3. Temporarily install the fuel tank assembly to the body with the two fuel tank bands NO. 1 and four bolts.
   Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Cover

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4. Adjust the fuel tank assembly position so that the distance from the arrest hole of parking brake cable fixing bracket to the front edge of fuel tank cover is within the standard value.

   Standard value: 42 to 44 mm {1.6535 to 1.7327 in}

   Fig 3: Identifying Distance From Arrest Hole Of Parking Brake Cable Fixing Bracket To Front Edge Of Fuel Tank Cover

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5. Measure the distances from the left and right side of fuel tank assembly to the body, respectively, and adjust the position of fuel tank assembly so that the difference between the left and right values is within the standard value.

   Standard value: 2 mm {0.0787 in} or less

   Fig 4: Identifying Distances From Left And Right Side Of Fuel Tank Assembly To Body

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6. Tighten the four bolts in the order as shown in the figure and install the fuel tank band NO. 1.

   Standard value: T=33N.m {337kgf.cm} {24.3ft.lbf}

   Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Band No. 1 Mounting Bolts

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1. Connect the fuel tank vent tube as indicated by the arrows in the order shown in the illustration.
   Fig 6: Identifying Installing Sequence Of Fuel Tank Vent Tube

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1. Engage the clamp to install the tube.
2. Connect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly with the clamp.

1. Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose with the hose clamp.

   Standard value: T=2.0N.m {20kgf.cm} {1.5ft.lbf}

1. Install the fuel tank protector with a new nut and two clips.

   Standard value: T=9.0N.m {92kgf.cm} {6.6ft.lbf}

(Refer to INSTALLATION )

1. Connect the fuel sub sender gauge connector.
   Fig 7: Locating Fuel Sub Sender Gauge Connector

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1. Connect the fuel delivery tube. (Refer to PRECAUTIONS  )
   Fig 8: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube

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1. Connect the fuel pump connector.
   Fig 9: Locating Fuel Pump Connector

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Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf}

1. Install the rear floor service hole cover using new butyl tape.
2. Install the grommet to the rear floor service hole cover.
   Fig 10: Identifying Rear Floor Service Hole Cover

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1. Install the rear floor service hole cover NO. 2 using new butyl tape.
2. Install the grommet to the rear floor service hole cover NO. 2.
   Fig 11: Locating Rear Floor Service Hole Cover No. 2

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