Fuel Tank Removal And Installation: Installation

CAUTION:

When connecting joint, clean outside surfaces of pipe where joint is to be inserted, push joint into pipe till joint lock clicks and check to ensure that pipes are connected securely, or fuel leak may occur.
Never let the fuel hoses touch the ABS sensor harness (if equipped).

If parts have been removed from fuel tank, install them before installing fuel tank to vehicle.
Raise fuel tank (1) with jack, and connect connectors of fuel pump and sub fuel level gauge and clamp wire harness.
Install fuel tank to vehicle.
Tightening torque

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

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank & Fuel Tank Bolts
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Connect fuel filler hose (1) and breather hose to filler neck as shown in figure, and clamp them securely. For proper installation, refer to FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .
Tightening torque

Fuel filler hose clamp a: 4 N.m (0.4 kg-m, 3.0 lb-ft)
Connect fuel pump connector (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector & Fuel Filler Hose
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Connect fuel hoses (1) and EVAP canister hose (2) to each pipe as shown in figure, and clamp them securely referring to FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Hoses & EVAP Canister Hose
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Install parking brake cable clamp to fuel tank cover referring to PARKING BRAKE CABLE LOCATION
Install rear propeller shaft referring to PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Install exhaust center pipe referring to EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
Connect negative (-) cable at battery.
With engine OFF, turn ignition switch to ON position and check for fuel leaks.