Fuel Tank: Installation

While a helper holds fuel tank, push fuel tank harness into access hole with grommet.

Fig 1: Pushing Fuel Tank Harness Into Access Hole With Grommet With Helper Holding Fuel Tank
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Set fuel tank, and temporary tighten bolts in order to install fuel tank bands.
Connect fuel filler hose, and tighten clamp.

Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Filler Hose & Tightening Clamp
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Connect fuel hoses, and hold then with clips and quick connector.
Tighten band mounting bolts.
1. Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Tightening Band Mounting Bolts
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Install rear crossmember. See CROSSMEMBER (SUBFRAME) .

Fig 4: Installing Rear Crossmember
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Fig 5: Identifying Rear Suspension Components
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Install rear differential assembly. Refer to appropriate DRIVELINE/AXLES article.

Fig 6: Installing Rear Differential Assembly
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Connect connector to drain valve.

Fig 7: Connecting Connector To Drain Valve
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Connect connector to pressure control solenoid valve.
Connect hose to joint pipe.

Fig 8: Connecting Hose To Joint Pipe
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Connect evaporation hose to canister, and hold them with clamp.

Fig 9: Connecting Evaporation Hose To Canister & Holding Them With Clamp
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Connect hoses to roll over valve.

Fig 10: Connecting Hoses To Roll Over Valve
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Install bolts which hold parking brake holding bracket.

Fig 11: Installing Bolts Holding Parking Brake Holding Bracket
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Install heat sealed cover.

Fig 12: Installing Heat Sealed Cover
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Install muffler assembly. See appropriate EXHAUST SYSTEM article.

Fig 13: Installing Muffler Assembly
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Install rear exhaust pipe. See appropriate EXHAUST SYSTEM article.

Fig 14: Installing Rear Exhaust Pipe
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Lower the vehicle.
Connect connectors to fuel tank harness, and plug access hole with grommet.

Fig 15: Connecting Connectors To Fuel Tank Harness
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Install rear seat cushion. (Sedan model)

Fig 16: Installing Rear Seat Cushion (Sedan Model)
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Set rear seat cushion. (Wagon model)

Fig 17: Setting Rear Seat Cushion (Wagon Model)
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Install fuel filler cap.
Connect connector to fuel pump relay.

Fig 18: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
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Connect battery ground cable.

Fig 19: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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