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Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

  1. Hold fuel filler flap open.
  2. Set fuel saucer (A) with rubber packing (C) and insert fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
    Fig 1: Installing Fuel Saucer With Rubber Packing
    G02959877Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Align holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set cup (B), and tighten screws.
    NOTE: If edges of rubber packing are folded toward the inside, straighten it with a screwdriver.
    Fig 2: Aligning Holes In Fuel Filler Pipe Neck & Set Cup
    G02959878Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten bolt which holds fuel filler pipe on body.
    Fig 3: Tightening Bolt Holding Fuel Filler Pipe On Body
    G02959879Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. Tightening torque:  7.5 N.m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)
    Fig 4: Installing Evaporation Hose
    G02959880Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Insert evaporation hose approximately 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of evaporation pipe and hold clip.
    1. L = 27.5 +/- 2.5 mm (1.083 +/- 0.098 in) 
    Fig 5: Inserting Evaporation Hose Into Lower end Of Evaporation Pipe & Hold Clip
    G02959881Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Insert canister hoses approximately 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of evaporation pipe assembly and tighten clamp.
    Fig 6: Inserting Canister Into Lower End Of Evaporation Pipe Assembly & Tightening Clamp
    G02959882Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. L = 27.5+/-2.5 mm (1.083+/-0.098 in) 
    Fig 7: Identifying Clip & Pipe Dimension
    G02959883Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Tighten bolt which holds evaporation pipe assembly on body.
    1. Tightening torque:  7.5 N.m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)
    Fig 8: Tightening Bolt Holding Evaporation Pipe Assembly On Body
    G02959884Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Insert air vent hose (A), evaporation hose (H) approximately 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of evaporation pipe assembly and hold clip.
  9. Insert evaporation hose (I) to pressure control solenoid valve and hold clip.
    Fig 9: Inserting Evaporation Hose To Pressure Control Solenoid Valve
    G02959885Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. L = 27.5+/-2.5 mm (1.083+/-0.098 in) 
    Fig 10: Identifying Clip & Pipe Dimension
    G02959886Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Tighten bolt which holds fuel filler pipe on body and tighten bolt which holds fuel pressure sensor on fuel filler pipe.
    1. Tightening torque:  7.5 N.m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)
  11. Insert fuel filler hose approximately 35 to 40 mm (1.38 to 1.57 in) over the lower end of fuel filler pipe and tighten clamp.
    Fig 11: Inserting Fuel Filler Hose Over Lower End Of Fuel Filler Pipe & Tightening Clamp
    G02959887Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Jack-up the rear sub frame and tighten bolts which hold rear sub frame on body.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. T1:  66 N.m (6.7 kgf-m, 48.5 ft-lb)
    2. T2:  172 N.m (17.5 kgf-m, 127 ft-lb)
    Fig 12: Tightening Bolts Holding Rear Sub Frame On Body
    G02959888Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Tighten bolt which holds rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Shock Absorber.
    1. Tightening torque:  157 N.m (16 kgf-m, 116 ft-lb)
    Fig 13: Tightening Bolt Holding Rear Shock Absorber To Rear Suspension Arm
    G02959889Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install heat shield cover.
    Fig 14: Installing Heat Shield Cover
    G02959890Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
    NOTE: To facilitate the procedure, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to matching area of rubber cushions in advance.
    1. SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
    1. Install left and right rubber cushions.
      Fig 15: Installing Left & Right Rubber Cushions
      G02959891Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install front rubber cushion and attach muffler assembly.
      Fig 16: Installing Front Rubber Cushion & Attaching Muffler Assembly
      G02959892Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install rear exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe.
      1. Tightening torque:  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
      Fig 17: Installing Rear Exhaust Pipe To Center Exhaust Pipe
      G02959893Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install fuel filler pipe protector.
    Fig 18: Installing Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
    G02959894Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Install rear right wheel.
    Fig 19: Installing Rear Right Wheel
    G02959895Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Tighten wheel nuts.
  20. Connect battery ground terminal.
    Fig 20: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
    G02959896Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove fuel filler pipe to under side of the vehicle.