Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION
- INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION
- INSTALL NO. 6 FUEL TANK CUSHION
- INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
- INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
- 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 temporarily install the fuel tank assembly, fuel tank band sub-assembly and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly LH with the 5 bolts.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.
- Tighten the 5 bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
Torque: 45 N.m (459 kgf/cm, 33 ft.lbf)
- Set the fuel tank assembly on an engine lifter.
- CONNECT FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE ASSEMBLY
- Connect the fuel tank filler pipe assembly to the fuel tank assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]
- Connect the fuel tank filler pipe assembly to the fuel tank assembly.
- CONNECT FUEL TANK BREATHER TUBE
- for TMC Made
- Connect the fuel tank breather tube to the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]
- Connect the fuel tank breather tube to the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.
- except TMC Made
- Connect the fuel tank breather tube to the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]
- Connect the fuel tank breather tube to the fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly.
- for TMC Made
- CONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Connect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly to the fuel pipe.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]
- Connect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly to the fuel pipe.
- CONNECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Connect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly to the charcoal canister assembly.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]
- Connect the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly to the charcoal canister assembly.
- ADD FUEL
- INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]
- INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
- INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
Bolt
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf/cm, 66 in.lbf)
- INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6