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.
- 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)
- Install the heat shield cover and stopper.
Tightening Torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Fuel Tank Protector>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the vent tube to the vent hose.
- 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)
- Install the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential (T-type)>INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
- 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 that the quick connector is securely connected.
NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure. - Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.
- Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
- Connect the connector to the fuel pump.
- Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
- Install the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>BATTERY .