Installation (To 12/2010): Installation

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INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
1. Install the 4 clip nuts.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Clip And Nuts
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2. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 2 pins.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Tank Bands With Pins
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3. Connect the fuel tank vent hose.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tank Inlet Pipe
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4. Connect the fuel tank inlet pipe with the fuel filter pipe clamp.
5. Tighten the 2 set bolts of the fuel tank bands.
  Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
6. Connect the fuel tube No. 1.
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Fuel Tube
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  1. Push the fuel tube connector into the pipe until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound.
    NOTE:
    Check that there is no damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
    
    After connecting, check if the fuel tube connector and the pipe are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.
7. Connect the fuel pump tube.
  
  Fig 5: Connecting Fuel Pump Tube
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  1. Push in the fuel pump tube connector to the pipe and push up the retainer so that the claws engage.
    NOTE:
    Check that there is no damage or foreign objects on the connected part.
    
    After connecting, check if the fuel tube connector and the pipe are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.
INSTALL FUEL TANK PROTECTOR LOWER CENTER
1. Install all fuel tank protector lower center.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Protector And Bolts
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  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3
1. Install the parking brake cable assembly No. 3 with the bolt and nut.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 3 Fasteners
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  Bolt
  
  Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf)
  
  Nut
  
  Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 2
1. Install the parking brake cable assembly No. 2 with the bolt and nut.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 2 Fasteners
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  Bolt
  
  Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf)
  
  Nut
  
  Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE Refer to step 1
INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE Refer to step 2
CONNECT FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Refer to step 3
ADD FUEL
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY