Fuel Tank: Installation

Support the fuel tank with transmission jack and push the fuel tank harness into the access hole with grommet.
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 Band Bolts
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.
CAUTION: Do not allow clips to touch air vent hose (B) and rear suspension crossmember.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Air Vent Hose
Connect the fuel hoses, and hold them with clips and quick connector. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Hoses
Connect the connector to the pressure control solenoid valve.
Connect the evaporation hoses (B) and (C) to the canister, and hold them with clamps.
Connect the connector (A) to drain valve.

Fig 4: Identifying Evaporation Hoses And Connector
Tighten the band mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Band Mounting Bolts
Install the rear crossmember. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Crossmember. >
Connect the connector (A) to the fuel tank cord and plug the service hole with grommet (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank Cord And Plug
Set the rear seat and floor mat.
Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.

Fig 7: Locating Connector For Fuel Pump Relay