GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-9
Always be careful not to handle electrical parts (computer,
relay, etc.) in a rough manner or drop them.
PRECAUTIONS FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER
For vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter, use only un-
leaded gasoline and be careful not to let a large amount of un-
burned gasoline enter the converter or it can be damaged.
–Conduct a spark jump test only when necessary, make it as
short as possible, and do not open the throttle.
–Conduct engine compression checks within the shortest
possible time.
–Avoid situations which can result in engine misfire (e.g.
starting the engine when the fuel tank is nearly empty.).
PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
SERVICE
When replacing a fuse, make sure to use a fuse of the speci-
fied capacity. Use of a fuse with a larger capacity will cause
a damage to the electrical parts and a fire.
When disconnecting and connecting coupler, make sure to
turn ignition switch OFF, or electronic parts may get dam-
aged.
1. Return hose
2. Vapor hose
3. Feed hose
4. Fuel tank
ENGINE FUEL 6C-3
7) As fuel tank has no drain plug, drain fuel tank by pumping fuel
out through fuel tank filler or fuel tank inlet.
Use hand operated pump to drain fuel tank.
WARNING:
Never drain or store fuel in an open container to avoid
possibility of fire or explosion.
8) Disconnect fuel hoses from filter (5) and pipes.
WARNING:
A small amount of fuel may be released after fuel hose is
disconnected. In order reduce the chance of personal in-
jury, cover hose and pipe to be disconnected with a shop
cloth. Be sure to put that cloth in an approved container
when disconnection is completed.
9) Remove fuel tank from vehicle.
INSPECTION
After removing fuel tank, check hoses and pipes connected to fuel
tank for leaks, loose connections, deterioration or damage. Also
check for leaks from installation face of parts installed on fuel tank,
visually inspect fuel tank for leaks and damage.
Replace any damaged or malconditioned parts.
INSTALLATION
1) Install fuel pump assembly to fuel tank.
Use new gasket.
2) Install 2-way check valve to fuel tank directing its black nozzle
toward fuel tank.
3) Connect hoses and pipes to fuel tank.
4) Connect breather hose to fuel tank.
5) Install fuel tank to vehicle.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
6) Connect fuel filler hose to tank and breather hose to filler neck.
7) Connect fuel hoses to filter and pipes.
8) Connect connectors of fuel tank wire harness.
9) Install rear seat cushion referring to Section 9.
10) Connect negative cable at battery.
11) With engine “OFF” and ignition switch “ON”, check for fuel
leaks.
