Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Fuel Tank: Installation
- INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION
- Install 7 new No. 2 fuel tank cushions to the fuel tank.
- INSTALL FUEL MAIN TUBE SUPPORT
- Install the fuel main tube support with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- Install the fuel main tube support with the bolt.
- INSTALL FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install the fuel pump tube to the fuel main tube support.
- INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT HOSE
- Install the fuel tank vent hose.
- INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
- Install the 4 clip nuts.
- Install the 2 fuel tank bands with the 2 pins.
- Set the fuel tank assembly onto the transmission jack.
- Raise the transmission jack so that the fuel tank vent hose can be connected. (*1)NOTE: Slowly raise the jack to prevent the fuel tank assembly from dropping.
- Connect the fuel tank inlet pipe with the fuel filter pipe clamp. (*2)
- Tighten the 2 set bolts of the fuel tank bands. (*3)
Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the No. 1 fuel tube.
- Push the fuel tube connector into the pipe until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound.NOTE:
- Before connecting the tube, make sure that it is not damaged. Make sure that there is no dirt present on any part of the connector.
- After connecting the connector, check if the fuel tube connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
- Push the fuel tube connector into the pipe until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound.
- Connect the fuel pump tube.
- Push the fuel tube connector into the pipe and push up the retainer so that the claws engage.NOTE:
- Before connecting the tube, make sure that it is not damaged. Make sure that there is no dirt present on any part of the connector.
- After connecting the connector, check if the fuel tube connector and the pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
- Push the fuel tube connector into the pipe and push up the retainer so that the claws engage.
- INSTALL FUEL TANK PROTECTOR LOWER CENTER
- Install the fuel tank protector with the 4 bolts and 2 clips.
Torque: Bolt
5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
- Install the fuel tank protector with the 4 bolts and 2 clips.
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR NO. 1 BRACKET
- Install the 2 rear stabilizer bar No. 1 brackets with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 31 N*m (316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf)
- Install the 2 rear stabilizer bar No. 1 brackets with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
- Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt and nut.
Torque: Bolt
6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf)
Nut
8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
- Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt and nut.
- INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
- Install the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt and nut.
Torque: Bolt
6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf)
Nut
8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
- Install the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt and nut.
- INSTALL FRONT FLOOR BRACE LH
- Install the front floor brace LH with the bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
- Install the front floor brace LH with the bolt and 2 nuts.
- INSTALL FRONT FLOOR BRACE RH
- Install the front floor brace RH with the bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
- Install the front floor brace RH with the bolt and 2 nuts.
- INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
HINT:
See INSTALLATION .
- INSTALL FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP AND GAUGE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SET PLATE (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT FUEL PUMP TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- ADD FUEL
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
- INSTALL REAR FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
- Perform initialization procedures (See
INITIALIZATION
)
HINT:
Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.
- Perform initialization procedures (See
INITIALIZATION
)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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