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

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

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Gasket Mounting Screws
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) until the hose end contacts 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 3: Identifying Fuel Filler And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 4: Identifying Hose, Clamp Or Clip, Spool And Pipe
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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 And Nuts
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Install the rear sub frame. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame. >
Install the rear mud guard RH. < Refer 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 Battery Ground Terminal
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.