Installation [06/2018 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 fuel tank protector sub-assembly to the fuel tank assembly.
- INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Engage the 2 clamps to install the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly to the fuel tank assembly.
- INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WARNING:
The fuel tank assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the Service Information, or the fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.
- Set the fuel tank assembly on an engine lifter.NOTE:
Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the fuel tank assembly horizontal.
- Using the engine lifter, slowly raise the fuel tank assembly, and then install the fuel tank assembly, No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly LH and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly RH with the 4 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 45 N*m (459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf)
NOTE:- Be careful not to drop the fuel tank assembly.
- When installing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the surrounding parts.
- Set the fuel tank assembly on an engine lifter.
- CONNECT FUEL TANK TO FILLER PIPE HOSE
- Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose to the fuel tank assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 - ]
- Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose to the fuel tank assembly.
- CONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Connect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly to the fuel pipe.
Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [08/2020 - ]
- Connect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly to the fuel pipe.
- INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
- Install the No. 1 fuel tank protector to the fuel tank assembly with the 3 clips.
- INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [06/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [08/2020 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [09/2022 - ]
- INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2018 - ]
- INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2018 - ]
- ADD FUEL