Tightening torques | |
Fuel tank bolts | 21 Nm |
Bolts of fastening of the final pipeline to catalytic converter | 21 Nm |
Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold Bolts | 21 Nm |
fastening nut «mass» wires to body | 8 Nm |
Removing
Here is a description of the method for removing and installing the plastic tank.
Place the car on a two post lift.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove fuel from the tank.
Tilt the rear seat cushion.
Remove the access hatch cover to the fuel level sensor module in the floor.
Disconnect connector (1) fuel pump.
Models with K4M engine
Disconnect the wire «masses» from the body to the point (2).
Remove the oxygen sensor connector from the bracket by sliding it as shown by the arrow in the figure.
Disconnect the wiring harness from the oxygen sensor.
All models
Remove:
- holders (4) heat shield,
- fuel tank heat shield.
Models with K4M engine
Remove fasteners (6) catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
Unhook the exhaust pipe on the left side.
Attach the front end of the exhaust pipe to the left front suspension arm.
Models with K9K engine
Loosen the mounting bolts (8) exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter.
Turn away the final pipeline to the left.
Attach the front end of the exhaust pipe to the left front suspension arm.
All models
Release the parking brake cables from the clamps:
- fuel tank,
- on the body.
Turn away bolts (9) fastenings of a bulk mouth of a fuel tank.
Disconnect snap connections (10) fuel tank outlet pipes.
Remove the external fuel filter (if he is).
Note: This operation is performed by two people with an assistant.
Turn away bolts (11) fuel tank mountings.
Lower the fuel tank slightly.
Remove the fuel tank.
Installation
The sealing ring between the exhaust manifold and the catalytic converter must be replaced.
Note: This operation is performed by two people with an assistant.
Install the fuel tank.
Install the fuel tank mounting bolts.
Torque tighten the fuel tank mounting bolts (21 Nm).
Install external fuel filter (if he is).
Connect the snap-on fuel line connections at the fuel tank outlet.
Install the fuel tank filler bolts.
Attach the parking brake cables:
- on the body
- on the fuel tank.
Models with K9K engine
Connect the exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter.
Torque tighten the bolts securing the exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter (21 Nm).
Models with K4M engine
Attach the exhaust pipe to the manifold.
Torque tighten the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold bolts (21 Nm).
Connect the oxygen sensor connector.
Install:
- connector for the oxygen sensor on the holder,
- the wire «masses» on the body.
Torque tighten the fastening nut «mass» wires to body (8 Nm).
All models
Install:
- fuel tank heat shield,
- heat shield holders.
Connect the fuel level sensor module connector.
Remove the access hatch cover to the fuel level sensor module in the floor.
Install the rear seat cushion.
Connect the battery.