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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. Support the fuel tank with transmission jack and push the fuel tank harness into access hole with grommet.
  2. Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank bands.
    WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Bolts
    G04997441
  3. Insert the fuel filler hose (A) approx. 35 to 40 mm (1.38 to 1.57 in) over the lower end of fuel filler pipe and tighten the clamp.
  4. Insert the evaporation hose (B) into the lower end of evaporation pipe, and fasten the clamp and clip.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler And Evaporation Hose
    G04992313
    CAUTION: Do not allow clips to touch hose (A) and rear suspension crossmember.
    Fig 3: Identifying Hose On Rear Suspension Crossmember
    G04997444
  5. Connect the fuel hoses, and hold then with clips and quick connector. <Ref. to INSTALLATION  FUEL DELIVERY, RETURN AND EVAPORATION LINES.>
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Hoses
    G04999429
  6. Connect the connector to pressure control solenoid valve.
  7. Install the canister. <Ref. to INSTALLATION Canister.>
  8. Tighten the band mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb) 

  9. Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Bolts
    G04997441
  10. Install the rear crossmember. <Ref. to INSTALLATION Rear Crossmember . >
  11. Connect the connector (A) to the fuel tank cord and plug the service hole with grommet (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank Connector And Grommet
    G04997437
  12. Set the rear seat and floor mats.
  13. Connect the connector to fuel pump relay.
Fig 7: Locating Fuel Pump Relay Connector
G04992306