Fuel Tank: Installation

Install the fuel tank band bracket.
Tightening torque:

37 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bracket
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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 2: 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 3: Fuel Tank Band Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Connect the fuel delivery tube to the fuel delivery pipe. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE A) .

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube
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Connect the vent tube (A) to the canister. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE F) .
Connect the circulate tube (B) to the fuel tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE D) .

Fig 5: Locating Canister Vent Tube And Fuel Tank Circulate Tube
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Connect the fuel filler hose to the fuel filler pipe assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>FUEL FILLER HOSE CONNECTION .

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly Hose
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Install the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential (T-type)>INSTALLATION . Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential (VA-type)>INSTALLATION .
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION . Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Muffler>INSTALLATION .
Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Tank Protector>INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the connector to the fuel pump.

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 8: Locating Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Bolts
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Install the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .