Right Fuel Tank Pipes Installation Procedure
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- Install the auxiliary fuel feed rear pipe (2) from the left tank to the jet pump.
- Install the auxiliary fuel return rear pipe (3) from the jet pump to the left tank.
- Remove the caps from the pipes.
- Connect the auxiliary fuel return rear pipe (3) from the jet pump to the left tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Connect the auxiliary fuel feed rear pipe (2) from the left tank to the jet pump. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Install the fuel pipes into the 2 rear upper fuel and EVAP pipe retainers (2).
Tighten: Tighten the fuel and EVAP pipe retainer nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Connect the auxiliary fuel feed rear pipe (2) from the left tank to the jet pump. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Connect the auxiliary fuel return rear pipe (1) from the jet pump to the left tank. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Install the right fuel tank shield (1).
- Install the right fuel tank shield mount bolt (2).
- Install the right fuel tank shield mount nut (3).
Tighten:
- Tighten the fuel tank shield mount bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the fuel tank shield mount nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Remove the caps from the pipes.
- Connect the EVAP pipe (2) at the right tank EVAP pipe (3) and at the left tank EVAP pipe (1).
- Connect the tank crossover hose (5) at the right fuel tank and at the left fuel tank.
- Push the clamp (4) outboard against the fuel tank. Keep the clamp parallel with the white stripe on the tank crossover hose.
Tighten: Tighten the tank crossover hose clamps to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
- Install the right muffler and the left muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement - Left or Muffler Replacement - Right in Engine Exhaust.
- Refill the fuel system.
- Tighten the fuel filler cap.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Inspect for leaks.
- Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.
- Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming in Keyless Entry.
IMPORTANT:
Lubricate the fuel pipes in order to aid in installation. Use mechanic's wire attached to the fuel sender end of the fuel pipe in order to pull the fuel pipe through the tunnel reinforcement opening. Pull the fuel pipe through from the top down.