Fuel Tank: Installation

INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
1. Set the fuel tank onto a transmission jack.
2. Operate the transmission jack, then install the fuel tank into the vehicle.
3. Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts.
  Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Bands With Bolts
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4. Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose to the fuel tank, then tighten the hose clamp.
  NOTE: Make sure that the mark and hose clamp are at the correct angle when installing.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Tank To Filler Pipe Hose To Fuel Tank
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5. Install the fuel hose protector.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fuel Hose Protector
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6. Connect the fuel tank breather tube to the fuel tank.
  1. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel tube breather tube to the pipe.
    NOTE:
    Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this work.
    
    After connecting the fuel tube connector, check that the fuel tube connector and pipe are securely connected by pulling them.
    
    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Tank Breather Tube
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7. Connect the fuel tank main tube.
  1. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector until the it comes into contact with the seat to connect the fuel tank main tube to the pipe. Then push the retainer up until the claws lock.
    NOTE:
    Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this work.
    
    After connecting the fuel tank main tube, check that the fuel tank main tube is securely connected by pulling the fuel tube connector and pipe.
    
    Fig 5: Pushing Fuel Tube Connector
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INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION BRACE LOWER RH
1. Install the rear suspension brace lower with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 63.5 N*m (645 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Locating Rear Suspension Brace Lower With Bolts
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INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION BRACE LOWER LH
1. Install the rear suspension brace lower with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 63.5 N*m (645 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 7: Locating Rear Suspension Brace Lower With Bolts
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INSTALL CANISTER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
1. Install the No. 1 fuel tank protector with the 5 bolts.
  Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 8: Locating Fuel Tank Protector With Bolts
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INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
ADD FUEL
INSTALL FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
  NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )