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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. Connect the leveling hose to the tank at approximately 40 mm (1.6 in.) of the filler neck.
  2. When connecting the filler hose, connect the end with the shorter straight pipe to the tank side.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose Installation
    G00790753Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Confirm that the pad is fully bonded to the fuel tank. Install the fuel tank by tightening the self-locking nuts to the tank bands until the rear end of the tank band contacts the body.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Straps
    G00790754Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the vapor hose and return hose.
  5. To connect the high pressure hose to the fuel pump, temporarily tighten the flare nut by hand, and then tighten it to the specified torque. Be careful that the fuel hose does not twist.

    Tightening torque 

    High pressure hose flare nut:

    30~40 Nm (300~400 kg.cm, 22~29 lb.ft)

    NOTE: When tightening the flare nut, be careful not to bend or twist the line to prevent damage to the fuel pump connection.
    Fig 3: Identifying Flare Nut Installation
    G00790756Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the electrical fuel pump assembly connector.