Fuel Tank Removal and Installation: Installation

CAUTION: When connecting joint, clean outside surfaces of pipe where joint is to be installed, push joint into pipe till joint lock clicks and check to ensure that pipes are connected securely, or fuel leak may occur.

If parts have been removed from fuel tank, install them before installing fuel tank to vehicle.
Raise fuel tank (1) with jack (2), and connect breather hose to fuel tank.
Install fuel tank to vehicle.
Tightening torque

Fuel tank bolt (a): 45 N.m (4.6 kg-m, 33.5 lbf-ft)

Fig 1: Raising Fuel Tank With Jack
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Install fuel tank cover.
Connect fuel filler hose (1) to fuel tank as shown in figure, and clamp them securely. See FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .
Tightening torque

Fuel filler hose clamp (a): 3.5 N.m (0.36 kg-m, 3.0 lbf-ft)
Connect fuel pump connector (2).

Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Pump Connector
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Connect fuel feed pipe (2) and EVAP canister hose (1) to each pipe as shown in figure, and clamp them securely. See FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Feed Pipe And EVAP Canister Hose
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Install parking brake cable clamp to fuel tank cover. See PARKING BRAKE CABLE LOCATION .
Install rear propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install exhaust center pipe. See EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
Connect negative (-) cable to battery.
With engine stationary, turn ignition switch to ON position and check for fuel leaks. See FUEL LEAKAGE CHECK PROCEDURE .