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 Bolts
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Connect purge hose (A), connector (B) and fuel filler hose (C).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Purge Hose, Connector And Fuel Filler Hose
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Fig 3: Identifying Hose, Clamp Or Clip, Spool And Pipe
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Install the rear suspension assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame. >
Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the fuel tank protector.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

Nut

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

Bolt

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Install the clip that holds the harness.

Fig 4: Locating Harness Mounting Clip
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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 tube. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines. >
Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 5: Locating Service Hole Cover Bolts
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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 6: Identifying Connector, Grommet And Bolt
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Install the second seat. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Second Seat. >
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.