Fuel Tank Installation

Install the tank protector with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf}

Install the tank cushions and tank brackets.

Install the fuel pump tube to the 3 clamps.

Set a mission jack to the fuel tank and lift it up.

Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts to install the fuel tank.

Torque:

39 N*m{400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}

Install the 2 nuts.

Torque:

20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Connect the 2 emission hoses.

Install the bracket.

Connect the fuel tank to filler pipe hose with the clamp.

Connect the fuel tank main tube connector.

HINT:

Push the parts together firmly until a "click" sound is heard.

NOTICE:

1. Before installing the tube connectors to the pipes, check if there is any damage or foreign matter in the connectors.
   

1. After the connection, check if the connectors and pipes are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.
   

Install the fuel hose connector cover to the pipe.

Connect the fuel return tube and install the retainer.

Connect the 4 clamps.

Connect the 2 parking brake cables with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

6.0 N*m{61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}for bolt A

19 N*m{193 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}for bolt B

Install the member cover with the 2 bolts.

Install the member cover with the 2 bolts.

Install the differential supporter with the 2 nuts.

Install the differential supporter with the 2 nuts.

Install the tank protector with the 4 nuts.

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

Remove the SST from the transmission.

SST

09325-40010

Insert the yoke of the intermediate shaft into the transmission.

HINT:

Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

Install the 2 center support bearing washers and center support bearing, and temporarily tighten the 2 bolts.

Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential companion flange, and connect the shaft with the 4 bolts, washers and nuts.

Torque:

74 N*m{750 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf}

Adjust the dimension between the edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion to 11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.4528 to 0.5315 in.) respectively as shown in illustration.

Check that the center line of the bracket is at right angles to the shaft axial direction.

Tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Install the heat insulator with the 4 nuts.

Install the floor cover center with the 3 nuts.

Install the exhaust pipe (Click here).

Install the fuel sender gauge.

1. Set the fuel sender gauge to the fuel vent tube. Then slide the sender gauge downward to install it.
   

2. Connect the fuel sender gauge connector.
   

Set the fuel return vent tube to the fuel tank.

Apply a light coat of gasoline to a new gasket, and set it to the fuel tank.

Connect the fuel tube connector, and set the fuel suction with pump and gauge tube.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge.
   

1. When connecting the fuel tube connector, do not forcibly pull the tube.
   

Align the protrusion of the fuel suction tube and the cutout of the fuel tank.

While holding the fuel suction tube by hand, align the starting marks of a new fuel pump gauge retainer and the fuel tank. Install the fuel pump retainer to the fuel tank.

Using a 6 mm socket, set SST to the fuel pump gauge retainer.

SST

09808-14020

NOTICE:

Do not any other tools such as a screwdriver.

HINT:

Fit the tips of SST on the ribs of the retainer.

Hold SST with one hand and use SST to tighten the fuel pump gauge retainer 2 turns so that the start mark on the retainer is within the indicated range in the illustration.

Connect the fuel return tube and pump tube.

1. Push the fuel tube joint in the plug of the fuel suction plate, then install the tube joint clip.
   

Connect the fuel suction tube connector.

NOTICE:

1. Check that there are no scratches or foreign matter around the connected parts of the fuel tube joint and plug before performing this work.
   

1. Check that the fuel tube joint is securely inserted.
   

1. Check that the tube joint clip is on the collar of the fuel tube joint.
   

1. After installing the tube joint clip, check that the fuel tube cannot be pulled out.
   

Connect the fuel sender gauge connector.

Install the service hole cover with new butyl tape.

Apply a light coat of gasoline to a new gasket, and install it to the fuel tank.

Connect the fuel tube connector, and set the fuel suction with pump and gauge tube.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to bend the arm of the fuel sender gauge.
   

1. When connecting the fuel tube connector, do not forcibly pull the tube.
   

Align the protrusion of the fuel suction tube and the cutout of the fuel tank.

While holding the fuel suction tube by hand, align the start marks of a new fuel pump gauge retainer and the fuel tank. Install the fuel pump retainer to the fuel tank.

Using a 6 mm socket, set SST to the fuel pump gauge retainer.

NOTICE:

Do not use any other tools such as a screwdriver.

HINT:

Fit the tips of SST on the ribs of the retainer.

Hold SST with one hand and use SST to tighten the fuel pump gauge retainer 2 turns so that the start mark on the retainer is within the indicated range in the illustration.

Connect the fuel tank main tube and pump tube.

1. Push the fuel tube joint into the plug of the fuel suction plate, then install the 2 tube joint clips.
   

Connect the fuel suction tube connector.

NOTICE:

1. Check that there are no scratches or foreign matter around the connected part of the fuel tube joint and plug before performing this work.
   

1. Check that the fuel tube joint is securely inserted.
   

1. Check that the tube joint clip is on the collar of the fuel tube joint.
   

1. After installing the tube joint clip, check that the fuel tube cannot be pulled out.
   

Connect the fuel pump connector.

Install the service hole cover with new butyl tape.

Install the partition pad with the clip.

Detach the seat cushion's 2 front hooks from the vehicle body.

NOTICE:

Follow the instructions below carefully as the cushion frame deforms easily.

1. Choose a hook to detach first. Place your hands near the hook as shown in the illustration. Then lift the seat cushion to detach the hook.
   

2. Repeat for the other hook.
   

Detach the seat cushion's 2 rear hooks from the seatback.

Remove the seat cushion.

Start the engine, and check that there are no fuel leaks after performing maintenance anywhere on the system.

Perform initialization (Click here).

NOTICE:

Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.