Fuel Tank With Attachments Overview
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- Left Heat Shield
- Vent Line
- From the EVAP canister to EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80-
- Do not kink
- To disconnect, press release button on connection piece
- Clipped in on fuel tank
- Vacuum Line
- Engine/Leak Detection Pump -V144-
- Clipped in on fuel tank
- Fuel Line
- To engine
- To disconnect, press release button on connection piece
- Clipped in on fuel tank
- Right Heat Shield
- Bolt
- Tightening specification and sequence, refer to Fig 2
- Mounting Strap
- Observe varying lengths
- Pay attention to the installed position
- Nut
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
- Protective Plate
- For fuel delivery connection
- Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
- Rubber Gasket
- Cover
- Attached to the fuel tank insert with a fastening device
- Bolt
- Tightening specification: 5 Nm
- Ground (GND) Connection
- For discharging electrostatic charge
- Installed position / check requirements, refer to Fig 4
- Ensure connector fits securely at metal ring of fuel filler tube
- Bolt
- Tightening specification: 9 Nm
- Overflow Hose
- Vent Line Bracket
- Secured to longitudinal member
- Carrier Plate
- Bolt
- Tightening specification and sequence, refer to Fig 2
- Fuel Tank
- Removing and installing, refer to FUEL TANK WITH ATTACHMENTS
- Electrical Connectors
- For electric fuel pump and fuel level sensor
- Remain on fuel tank when it is removed
- Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-
- Pictured: Location through October 2006
- Location from November 2006, refer to Fig 3
- Removing and installing, refer to:
Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-, VEHICLES THROUGH OCTOBER 2006
Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-, VEHICLES FROM NOVEMBER 2006
- Bolt
- Tightening specification: 3.5 Nm
Fuel Tank, Tightening Specifications and Sequence
-- Tighten bolts in three stages as follows:
FUEL TANK, TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS AND SEQUENCE
| Stage | Bolts | Tightening Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -9, 10, 11, 12- | 33 Nm |
| 2 | -1, 4, 5, 8- | 33 Nm |
| 3 | -2, 3, 6, 7- | 33 Nm |
Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module -J538-, Tightening Specifications and Location
- Installed location: on the right side of the underbody, under the rear seat bench and under the floor covering
- -- Tighten the nuts -arrows- to 3.5 Nm.
Installation Position of Ground (GND) Connection
-- Route Ground (GND) connection -2- as shown in illustration.
-- Engage GND wire on EVAP canister -arrow-.
-- Ensure connector of the GND connection fits securely at metal ring -1- of fuel filler tube.
WARNING:
Risk of explosion due to electrostatic charge.
- After installing, check electrical connection on fuel filler neck metal ring to an empty spot on the body using an Ohm meter.
- Specified value: Approximately 0 Ω.