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Fuel Tank Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install fuel pump assembly and fuel cut valve to fuel tank. Refer to "FUEL PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION:  ".
  2. Connect fuel hoses to fuel tank, fuel cut valve, vapor control valve, check valve and fuel pump assembly. After connecting, clamp hoses securely.
  3. Install inlet valve to fuel tank. If deformed or damaged in any other way, replace with a new one.
  4. Install fuel tank by using fuel tank belts and then install protector to vehicle.

    Tightening torque 

    Fuel tank bolt (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) 

    Fuel tank protector bolt (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) 

  5. Connect fuel filler hose to fuel tank and breather hose to fuel filler neck. Clamp them securely.

    Tightening torque 

    Breather hose clamp (b): 1.8 N.m (0.18 kg-m, 1.3 lb-ft) 

    Fuel filler hose clamp (c): 3.5 N.m (0.35 kg-m, 2.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 1: Tightening Breather Hose Clamp, Fuel Filler Hose Clamp And Fuel Tank/Fuel Tank Protector Bolt
    G02257022Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install fuel filler hose protector.
  7. Connect check valve hose (1), return hose (2), vapor control valve outlet hose (3) to fuel pipe. And lamp them securely.
    Fig 2: Connecting Check Valve Hose, Return Hose, Vapor Control Valve Outlet Hose To Fuel Pipe
    G02257023Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Connect fuel filter inlet hose (3) to fuel filter (1).
    Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Filter Inlet Hose To Fuel Filter
    G02257024Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Connect coupler to fuel pump assembly and tank pressure sensor respectively.
  10. Connect negative cable to battery.
  11. Upon completion of installation, check fuel system for leakage.