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: Fuel Tank Band Bolts Location
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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 Bolts Tightening Sequence
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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 3: Heat Shield Cover And Stopper Bolts
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Install the fuel tank protector. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Tank Protector.>
Connect the vent tube to the vent hose.

Fig 4: Locating Vent Tube And Vent Hose Clamp
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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 5: Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly
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Fig 6: Locating Fuel Filler Hose And Pipe Assembly Components
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Install the rear differential. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Differential (T-type).>
Install the rear exhaust pipe. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe.>
Connect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and fuel return tube (B). <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.>
WARNING: When connecting, be careful not to reverse the delivery side and return side.

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Delivery/Return Tube Connector
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Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 9: Locating Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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Connect the connector to the fuel pump.

Fig 10: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 11: Locating Bolts Of Fuel Tank Service Hole Cover
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Install the rear seat cushion. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Seat.>
Connect the battery ground terminal.