Fuel Tank: Installation

Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, set the fuel tank 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 Band Bolts
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Tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Fuel Tank Band Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the stay - rear frame COMPL.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Stay - Rear Frame COMPL
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Install the heat shield cover and stopper.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Locating Heat Shield Cover And Stopper
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Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Tank Protector.
Connect the vent tube to the canister.
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.
NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Connecting Quick Connector
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Fig 6: Locating Quick Connector
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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 7: Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 8: Checking Hose Clamp And Clip Length
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Install the rear differential. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Differential (T-type). Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Differential (VA-type).
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
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 Quick Connector
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Fig 10: Locating Quick Connector
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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
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Connect the connector to the fuel pump.

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

Fig 14: Locating Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover
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Install the rear seat cushion. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Seat.
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 15: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal

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