Fuel Tank: Installation

Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack and push the fuel tank harness into the access hole together with the grommet.
Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank bands.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
Connect the fuel filler hose (A) to the pipe with an overlap of 35 - 40 mm (1.38 - 1.57 in).

Fig 1: Locating Band Bolts
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Connect the evaporation hose (B) to the pipe.
NOTE: Do not allow the clips to touch other hoses and rear suspension crossmember.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 3: Identifying Evaporation Hose
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Connect the fuel hoses, and secure with clips and quick connectors. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return And Evaporation Lines .>

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Hose
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Connect the connector to the pressure control solenoid valve.
Attach the canister. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Canister .>
Tighten the band mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

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

Fig 6: Identifying Connector And Grommet
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Set the rear seat and floor mats.
Connect the connector to fuel pump relay.

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Pump Relay Connector
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Install the passenger's side front side sill cover.
Install the glove box. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Glove Box .>
Connect the ground cable to the battery.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable

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