Fuel Tank: Installation

Install the fuel tank to the vehicle.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Lift the fuel tank with the transmission jack.
2. Mount the fuel tank to the vehicle with a jack.
3. Install the fuel tank band that holds the fuel tank.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Band
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Connect purge hose (A), connector (B) and fuel filler hose (C).
Tightening torque:

2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Hose, Clamp Or Clip, Spool And Pipe
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Install the rear suspension assembly. Refer to REAR SUB FRAME INSTALLATION, Rear Sub Frame.
Install the clip that holds the harness.

Fig 3: Locating Harness Holding Clips
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Lower the vehicle.
Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

Chromed plated wheel

150 N.m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)

Other than above

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube. Refer to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines.
Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Bolts
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Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
1. Push on the grommet (B) to install it to the service hole cover.
2. Tighten the bolt (A).
3. Connect the connector (C).
Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Pump Bolt, Grommet And Connector
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Install the second seat. Refer to SECOND SEAT INSTALLATION, Second Seat.
Connect the battery ground terminal.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.