Fuel Tank: Installation

Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, set the fuel tank and the fuel tank band 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 Transmission Jack Bolts
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Correctly insert the fuel filler hose to the spool, and then install the clamp as shown.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Hose Clamp
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Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tank Dimensions
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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 Evaporation Pipe Circulate Tube Quick Connector
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Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank
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Connect the air vent hose to fuel tank.

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Air Vent Hose
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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: Fuel Tank Bands Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 8: Locating Heat Shield Cover Bolts
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Install the rear sub frame assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame.>
Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert it all the way in before locking the slider.
- When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the connector is fully inserted.
- After locking the slider, check again that the quick connector is securely connected.
NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 9: Connecting Fuel Tank Quick Connector
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Fig 10: Locating Fuel Tank Slider
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Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 11: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 12: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Service Hole Cover Bolts
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Connect the connector to the fuel pump.

Fig 13: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 14: Locating Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Bolts
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Install the rear seat cushion. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Seat.>
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>