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 Bolt
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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 2: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolt
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Install the stay - rear frame COMPL.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Stay Bolt - Rear Frame COMPL
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Install the heat shield cover and stopper.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Locating Heat Shield Cover And Stopper
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Install the fuel tank protector.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

T1: 9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

T2: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Tank Protector Self-Locking Nut
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Connect the vent tube to the canister.
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.
NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Connecting Vent Tube To Canister
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Fig 7: Locating Quick Connector
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) until the hose end contacts 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 8: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose Installation Position
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Install the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS > Rear Differential (T-type) > INSTALLATION . Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS > Rear Differential (VA-type) > INSTALLATION .
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO) > Rear Exhaust Pipe > INSTALLATION . Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DO) > Muffler > INSTALLATION .
Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert the pipe all the way in before locking the slider.
- When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the pipe is fully inserted.
- Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 10: Connecting Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Tube
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Fig 11: Locating Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Tube

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Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 12: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 13: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
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Connect the connector to the fuel pump.

Fig 14: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 15: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
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Install the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS > Rear Seat > INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal.