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.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and circulate hose (B) to 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)

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Circulate Hose
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Fig 3: Inserting Fuel Filler Hose And Circulate Hose To Spool
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Connect the quick connector of the circulate tube to the evaporation pipe as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Quick Connector Of Circulate Tube To Evaporation Pipe
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  Fig 5: Locating Quick Connector
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Connect the air vent hose to fuel tank.

Fig 6: Locating Air Vent Hose
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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)

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Tank Band Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the rear suspension assembly.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support the rear differential with the transmission jack.
2. While supporting the rear suspension assembly, install the rear suspension assembly to the body.
  Tightening torque:
  
  T1: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
  
  T2: 200 N.m (20.4 kgf-m, 147.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Supporting Rear Differential With Transmission Jack
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3. Install the rear shock absorber to the rear suspension arm.
  NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.
  
  Tightening torque: 120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 9: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Self-Locking Nut
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Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Locating Heat Shield Cover Bolts And Nuts
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Install the bolts (B) and nuts (C) securing the fuel tank protector and install the clip (A) securing the fuel tank protector and heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

Nut (C): 9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

Bolt (B): 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector Clip And Fuel Tank Protector Bolts And Nuts
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Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake assembly. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).
Install the rear disc brake assembly.
Tightening torque: 66 N.m (6.7 kgf-m, 48.7 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Locating Rear Disc Brake Assembly Bolts
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Install the rear brake hose bracket to the rear housing.
Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Locating Rear Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
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Install the rear ABS wheel speed sensor harness bracket to the upper arm.
Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket Bolts
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Install the rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the rear housing.
Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 15: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
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Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque: 120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube (A). Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines.

Fig 16: Identifying Fuel Delivery Tube
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 17: Locating Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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Install the service hole cover of the fuel pump, and install the connector and clip.

Fig 18: Identifying Connector, Clip, Screw And Grommet
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Set the floor mat (C), and install clips (A) and seat cushion hooks (B).

Fig 19: Identifying Clips, Seat Cushion Hooks, And Floor Mat
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Install the rear seat cushion. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Seat.
Connect the ground cable to battery.

Fig 20: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.