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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. Connect the leveling hose to the tank and approximately 40 mm (1.6 in.) at the filler neck.
    Fig 1: Connecting Leveling Hose To Tank
    G03858202Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. When connecting the filler hose, connect the end with the shorter straight pipe to the tank side.
  3. Confirm that the pad is fully bonded to the fuel tank. Install the fuel tank by tightening the self-locking nuts to the tank bands until the rear end of the tank band contacts the body.
    Fig 2: Installing Fuel Tank By Tightening Self-Locking Nuts
    G03858203Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the vapor hose and return hose. Attach the fuel hose to the line as shown in Fig 3.
    Fig 3: Connecting Vapor Hose And Return Hose
    G03858204Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. To connect the high pressure hose to the fuel pump, temporarily tighten the flare nut by hand, and then tighten it to the specified torque. Be careful that the fuel hose does not twist.

    Tightening torque :

    High pressure hose flare nut :

    30~40 N.m (300~400 kg.cm, 22~29 lb.ft)

    NOTE: When tightening the flare nut, be careful not to bend or twist the line to prevent damage to the fuel pump connection.
    Fig 4: Tightening Flare Nut
    G03858205Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the electrical fuel pump and fuel sender connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Electrical Fuel Pump And Fuel Sender Connector
    G03858206Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.