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Cradle-Rear Body: Installation

Fig 1: Body Cradle
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  1. Install the cradle and install the rail bolts (4).
  2. Align the cradle to the marks made previously.
  3. Tighten the bolts (4) to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the side cradle bolt (1).
  5. Tighten the bolt (1) to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the upper cradle bolts (2).
  7. Tighten the bolts (2) to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Exhaust Hangers
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  8. Connect the exhaust hangers (1 and 2).
    Fig 3: Sway Bar Attaching Point
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  9. Attach the track bar (1) and install the outer bolt (3) and nut (2).
  10. Tighten the bolt (3) to 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Filler Neck Grommet
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  11. Verify that the fuel filler tube grommet is in place and lube the grommet to aid installation of the filler tube.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Fuel Filler Tube
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  12. Install the filler tube through the grommet.
    Fig 6: Fuel Filler Tube & Fastener
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  13. Install the bolt (1) supporting the fuel filler tube (2) and tighten to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Fuel Filler Hoses & Components
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  14. Connect the fuel filler hose (3) to the fuel tank and install the clamp (4).
  15. Connect the fuel line (1).
  16. Connect the vapor canister line (2).
    Fig 8: Trailer Wiring
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  17. Connect the trailer wiring electrical connector (1).
    Fig 9: Left Harness
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  18. Position the left wire harness through the cradle and secure the harness hangers.
    Fig 10: Vapor Canister
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  19. Install the vapor canister (1) and install the lower canister nut (2).
  20. Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 11: Canister Hoses
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  21. Connect the vapor canister hoses.
    Fig 12: IDENTIFYING VAPOR CANISTER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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  22. Connect the vapor canister electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Right Harness
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  23. Position the right wire harness through the cradle and secure the harness hangers.
    Fig 14: Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
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  24. Connect the tire pressure monitor sensor, if equipped.
  25. Install the tail lamps. (Refer to REAR LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION ).
  26. Install the fascia. (Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FASCIA-REAR - INSTALLATION) .
  27. Install the spare wheel.