Honda HR-V: Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Removal and Installation (AWD)
Special Tools Required
Fuel Nut Wrench 07AAAT0AA100
![Fuel and Emissions - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 151(2).png)
Removal
1. Fuel Pressure - Relieve
2. Front Seat (Passenger's Side) - Remove
3. Rear Heater Duct (Right Side) - Remove
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4. Access Panel - Remove
![Fuel and Emissions - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 153(2).png)
- Remove the access panel (A) from floor
- Disconnect the connector (B)
5. Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit - Remove
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- Using the fuel nut wrench, loosen the secondary fuel gauge
sending unit lock nut (A).
![Fuel and Emissions - Service Information](images/books/1097/index 155(2).png)
- Remove the locknut (A)
- Disconnect the transfer tube (B), then remove the secondary fuel
gauge sending unit (C).
NOTE: Be careful not to bend or twist the fuel level sensor arm (D)
excessively.
Installation
1. Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit - Temporarily Insert
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- Attach a new base gasket (A) to the secondary fuel gauge sending unit
(B), connect the transfer tube (C).
- Be careful not to damage the new base gasket.
- Make sure the clamp (D) is positioned as shown.
- Insert the secondary fuel gauge sending unit partially into the fuel
tank
with a new base gasket.
- Be careful not to bend or twist the fuel level sensor arm (E)
excessively.
- Do not coat the base gasket with oil.
2. Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit - Align
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- Align the marks (A) on the fuel tank and secondary fuel gauge sending
unit,
then insert the secondary fuel gauge sending unit into the fuel tank.
NOTE: To avoid a fuel leak, check the base gasket, visually or by
hand, to
make sure it is not pinched.
3. Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit - Install
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- Tighten a new locknut (A) by hand holding the fuel tank unit
vertically.
4. Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Locknut - Tighten
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Fig. 10: Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Locknut With Torque Specifications
- Using the fuel nut wrench, tighten the locknut to the specified
torque.
NOTE:
- After tightening, make sure the marks (A) are still aligned.
- After installation, check the base gasket, visually or by hand, to
make sure it is not pinched.
5. Fuel Leak - Check
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- Connect the connector (A)
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, but do not start the engine. After the
fuel pump
runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel line will be pressurized. Repeat this two
or three
times, then check for fuel leakage
- Install the access panel (B).
6. Rear Heater Duct (Right Side) - Install
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7. Front Seat (Passenger's Side) - Install
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FUEL LINE INSPECTION
Inspection
1. Fuel Line - Inspect
USA and Canada models
Check the fuel system lines and hoses for damage, leaks, and deterioration.
Replace any damaged parts.
Check all clamps,
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Removal and Installation
1. Rear Seat Belt Buckle - Remove
Release the elastic straps (A).
Fig. 8: Rear Seat Belt Buckle With Torque Specifications
Fold down both rear seat-back
Pull up the both cargo floor boards (A), then remove the bolts.
Remove the rear seat belt buckles (A).
2. All
Exploded View
NOTE:
When attaching the reservoir hose, align the yellow mark on the hose to
the connector rib on the reservoir connection area.
When attaching the reservoir hose, align the blue mark on the hose to
the connector rib on the clutch master cylinder connection area.
1. Clutch Mas