Honda Civic. Manual — part 695

Fig. 49: Identifying Locknut And Fuel Tank Unit
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INSTALLATION

1. Temporarily attach a new base gasket (A) to the fuel tank unit (B), then insert

the fuel tank unit partially into the fuel tank.

Be careful not to damage a new base gasket.

Be careful not to bend the fuel gauge sending unit.

Do not coat the base gasket with oil.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 50: Identifying Base Gasket And Fuel Tank Unit
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2. Transfer the base gasket (A) from the fuel tank unit onto the fuel tank.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 51: Identifying Base Gasket From The Fuel Tank, Alignment Marks
And Fuel Tank
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3. Align the marks (B) on the fuel tank and the fuel tank unit, then insert the fuel

tank unit into the fuel tank until it sits on the base gasket.

4. Install the new locknut plate (A) and the new locknut (B).

NOTE:

To prevent a fuel leak, check the base gasket, visually
or by hand, to make sure it is not pinched

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 52: Identifying Locknut Plate And The Locknut
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5. Using the special tool, tighten a locknut (A) to the specified torque.

After tightening, make sure the marks are still aligned.

After installation, check the base gasket, visually o by hand, to make sure
it is not pinched.

Fig. 53: Tightening Fuel Tank Unit Locknut (With Specifications)
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2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)