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Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

  1. Open the fuel filler flap lid.
  2. Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber packing (C), and then insert the fuel filler pipe into the hole from the inside of apron.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Saucer With Rubber Packing
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  3. Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.
    NOTE: If the edges of rubber packing are folded toward the inside, straighten them with a flat-tip screwdriver.
    Fig 2: Locating Cup
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  4. Install the evaporation pipes.
    Fig 3: Locating Evaporation Pipes
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  5. Connect the evaporation hose to pipes.
    Fig 4: Identifying Evaporation Hose
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  6. 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 then tighten the clamp.
    CAUTION: Do not allow clips to touch air vent hose (B) and rear suspension crossmember.
    Fig 5: Locating Air Vent Hose And Fuel Filler Hose
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  7. Insert the air vent hose approx. 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of air vent pipe, and then hold the clip.

    L = 27.5±2.5 mm (1.083±0.098 in) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Air Vent Hose
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  8. Tighten the bolt which holds fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Locating Bolt For Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket
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  9. Tighten the bolts which hold evaporation hoses onto the clip of fuel filler pipe.
    Fig 8: Locating Bolts
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  10. Install the fuel filler pipe protector.
    Fig 9: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
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  11. Install the rear right wheel.
    Fig 10: Locating Rear Right Wheel
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  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Tighten the wheel nuts.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.