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Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

  1. Open the fuel filler flap lid.
  2. Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber packing (C) and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
  3. Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.
    NOTE: If the edges of rubber packing are folded toward the inside, straighten it with a screwdriver.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Saucer With Rubber Packing
    G04997457
  4. Install the evaporation pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Evaporation Pipe With Clip
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  5. Connect the evaporation hoses to fuel pipes.
    Fig 3: Identifying Evaporation Hoses From Fuel Pipes
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  6. Insert the fuel filler hose (A) approximately 35 to 40 mm (1.38 to 1.57 in) over the lower end of fuel filler pipe and tighten the clamp.
  7. Insert the evaporation hose (B) approximately 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of evaporation pipe and hold the clip.
    CAUTION: Do not allow clips to touch evaporation hose (B) and rear suspension crossmember.
    Fig 4: Identifying Evaporation Hose And Fuel Filler Hose
    G04997455

    L = 27.5±2.5 mm (1.083±0.098 in) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose Dimension
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  8. Tighten the bolt which holds the fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.

    Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket Bolts
    G04997454
  9. Secure the evaporation hose to clip of fuel filler pipe.
    Fig 7: Locating Evaporation Hoses Clip
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  10. Install the fuel filler pipe protector.
    Fig 8: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
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  11. Install the rear right wheel.
    Fig 9: Removing Rear Right Side Wheel
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  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Tighten the wheel nuts.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.