Fuel sender gauge ASSY (FA20): Installation

1. Engage the claw and install the fuel sender gauge ASSY NO. 2 to the fuel sub delivery tube.
2. Connect the fuel sender gauge ASSY NO. 2 connector and install the harness to the clamp.

1. Install a new gasket to the fuel tank.
   CAUTION:

   • Do not bend the arm of fuel sender gauge ASSY NO. 2.
   • Improper installation such as warpage, slip, etc. results in fuel leakage. Make sure that there is no warpage, slip, etc. in the entire circumference when installing the gasket to the fuel tank.
   Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Gasket Proper And Improper Installation Position

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2. Apply gasoline to the gasket.
   Fig 2: Identifying Gasoline Applying Area On Gasket

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   CAUTION:

   • When applying gasoline to the gasket, apply it to the area as shown in the figure.
   • Be careful that no gasoline comes into contact with the threaded portion of fuel tank.
   • Make sure that there is no fuel, foreign matter, etc. on the sealing portion.
3. Install the fuel sub delivery tube together with the filter to the fuel sub sender gauge ASSY.
   Fig 3: Installing Fuel Sub Delivery Tube Together With Filter To Fuel Sub Sender Gauge Assembly

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4. Set the fuel sub sender gauge ASSY in the installation position range mark of fuel tank.
   Fig 4: Setting Fuel Sub Sender Gauge Assembly In Installation Position Range Mark Of Fuel Tank

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   CAUTION: Do not bend the arm of fuel sender gauge ASSY NO. 2.
5. Install a new ring nut plate and ring nut, and then temporarily tighten the ring nut.
6. Tighten the ring nut using the SST.

   SST 42099CA000

   Standard value: T=85N.m {867kgf.cm} {62.7ft.lbf}

   CAUTION:

   • Do not use any tools other than the SST.
   • Make sure that the position mark on the fuel sub sender gauge ASSY is located within the installation position range mark on the fuel tank as shown in the figure.
   • After tightening to the specified torque, confirm the tightening by tightening it to the specified torque again.
   NOTE: Insert the cutout portion of SST into the rib of ring nut to fix the SST securely.

Fig 5: Tightening Ring Nut Using SST

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1. Connect the connector and install the rear floor service hole cover using new butyl tape.

1. Slide the fuel sender gauge downward to install it.
2. Install the fuel sender gauge connector.

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