Fuel Tank: Installation

Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack and push the fuel tank harness into the access hole with the grommet.
Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank bands.
WARNING: An assistant is required to perform this work.

Fig 1: Setting Fuel Tank & Temporarily Tightening Bolts Of Fuel Tank Bands
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Connect the fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B).

Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Filler Hose & Air Vent Hose
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Connect the fuel hoses, and hold them with clips and quick connector. See INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation lines.

Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Hoses
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Connect the connector to the drain valve.

Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Drain Valve
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Connect the connector to the pressure control solenoid valve.
Connect the evaporation hose to the canister and secure with the clamp.

Fig 5: Connecting Evaporation Hose To Canister & Securing With Clamp
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Tighten the band mounting bolts.
1. Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)
Fig 6: Tightening Fuel Tank Bands Mounting Bolts
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Install the rear crossmember, see INSTALLATION , Rear Crossmember.
Connect the connectors (A) to the fuel tank cord and plug the service hole with grommet (B).

Fig 7: Connecting Connectors To Fuel Tank Cord
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Set the rear seat and floor mat.
Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.

Fig 8: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
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