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 4 clamps.

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

Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 4 bolts.

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 part 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 having finished the connection, check if the connectors and pipes are securely connected by trying to pull them apart.
   

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 suspension side member brace with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

19 N*m{195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the suspension member brace with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

19 N*m{195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the member cover with the 3 bolts.

Install the member cover with the 3 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}

Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings.

Grease:

Molybdenum disulphide lithium base, NLGI No.2

Install the propeller shaft from the vehicle's rear and connect the transmission and differential.

NOTICE:

Support the center support bearing by hand so that the transmission and intermediate shaft, and propeller shaft and differential, remain in a straight line.

Temporarily install the 2 center support bearing set bolts with the adjusting washers.

HINT:

Use the adjusting washers which were removed.

Align the matchmarks on the transmission companion flange and flexible coupling.

Temporarily install the 3 bolts, washers and nuts.

HINT:

The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.

Align the matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.

Temporarily install the 3 bolts, washers and nuts.

HINT:

The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.

Tighten the 6 nuts.

Torque:

79 N*m{805 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bushing.

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.

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 mark 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 wrench, set SST to the fuel pump gauge retainer.

SST

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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 starting mark on the retainer is within the indicated range in the illustration.

Connect the fuel pump tube.

1. Push the fuel tube joint into 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 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 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.

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

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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 starting 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 objects 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.

Attach the seat cushion's 2 rear hooks to the seatback.

Attach the seat cushion's 2 front hooks to the vehicle body.

Confirm that the seat cushion is firmly installed.

NOTICE:

When installing the seat cushion, make sure the seat belt buckle is not under 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.