Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

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Open the fuel filler lid.
Insert the fuel filler pipe assembly into the rubber saucer from inside of the rear fender.
Install the fuel filler pipe assembly to the vehicle body and connect the evaporation hose (A) and circulate hose (B) to the fuel filler pipe assembly.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly Bolts And Nuts With Evaporation Hose
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Align the cutout on the fuel filler pipe protector and the protrusion of the neck holder and insert them all the way, and then turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow until it is locked.

Fig 2: Turning Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and circulate hose (B) to the spool, 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 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Circulate Hose
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Fig 4: Identifying Hose, Clamp, Clip, Spool And Pipe
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Install the rear sub frame. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame.
Install the rear mud guard RH. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Mud Guard.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the rear wheel RH.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Connect the ground cable to battery.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.