Fuel Tank: Installation

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Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, set the fuel tank in place, and temporarily tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A), PCV inlet hose (B) and circulate hose (C) to the spool or stopper, then attach the clamp or clip as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque: 2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Hose, PCV Inlet Hose And Circulate Hose
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Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose Components
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Connect the quick connector of the circulate tube to the evaporation pipe as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Quick Connector Of Circulate Tube
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  Fig 5: Locating Circulate Tube Connector
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Connect the air vent hose to fuel tank.

Fig 6: Locating Air Vent Hose From Fuel Tank
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Connect the PCV drain hose (A) and PCV outlet hose (B) to the pressure control solenoid valve.

Fig 7: Identifying PCV Drain Hose And PCV Outlet Hose
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Tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
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Install the rear suspension assembly.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support the rear differential with the transmission jack.
2. While supporting the rear suspension assembly, install the rear suspension assembly to the body.
  Tightening torque:
  
  T1: 70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
  
  T2: 200 N.m (20.4 kgf-m, 147.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 9: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly Bolts
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3. Install the rear shock absorber to the rear suspension arm.
  NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.
  
  Tightening torque: 120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 10: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Bolt And Nut
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Install the heat shield cover.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Heat Shield Cover Bolts And Nuts
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Install the bolts (B) and nuts (C) securing the fuel tank protector and install the clip (A) securing the fuel tank protector and heat shield cover.
Tightening torque:

Nut (C): 9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

Bolt (B): 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 12: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector With Bolts And Nuts
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Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft.
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake assembly. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).
Install the rear disc brake assembly.
Tightening torque: 66 N.m (6.7 kgf-m, 48.7 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Locating Rear Disc Brake Assembly Bolts
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Install the rear brake hose bracket to the rear housing.
Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Locating Bolt And Rear Brake Hose Bracket From Rear Housing
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Install the rear ABS wheel speed sensor harness bracket to the upper arm.
Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 15: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket From Upper Arm Bolts
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Install the rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the rear housing.
Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 16: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor From Rear Housing
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Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque: 120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and fuel return tube (B). Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.
NOTE: When connecting, be careful not to reverse the delivery side and return side.

Fig 17: Identifying Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Tube And Fuel Return Tube
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Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 18: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
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Install the service hole cover of the fuel pump, and install the connector and clip.

Fig 19: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
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Set the floor mat (C), and install clips (A) and seat cushion hooks (B).

Fig 20: Identifying Seat Cushion Hooks, Floor Mat And Clips
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Install the rear seat cushion. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Seat.
Connect the ground cable to battery.

Fig 21: Identifying Ground Cable And Battery
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.