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Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

  1. Open the fuel filler flap lid.
  2. Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber packing (C) and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
  3. Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.
    NOTE: If the edges of rubber packing are folded toward the inside, straighten it with a screwdriver.
    Fig 1: Setting Fuel Saucer With Rubber Packing
    G03805322Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the evaporation pipe.
    Fig 2: Installing Evaporation Pipe
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  5. Connect the evaporation hoses to fuel pipes.
    Fig 3: Connecting Evaporation Hoses To Fuel Pipes
    G03805324Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Insert the fuel filler hose (A) approximately 35 to 40 mm (1.38 to 1.57 in) over the lower end of fuel filler pipe and tighten the clamp.
  7. Insert the evaporation hose (B) approximately 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of evaporation pipe and hold the clip.
    CAUTION: Do not allow clips to touch evaporation hose (B) and rear suspension crossmember.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G03805325Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    L = 27.5+/-2.5 mm (1.083+/-0.098 in) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Hose, Clip And Pipe
    G03805326Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Tighten the bolts which holds the fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 6: Tightening Bolt
    G03805327Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Secure the evaporation hose to clip of fuel filler pipe.
    Fig 7: Securing Evaporation Hose To Clip Of Fuel Filler Pipe
    G03805328Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the fuel filler pipe protector.
    Fig 8: Installing Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
    G03805329Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the rear right wheel.
    Fig 9: Installing Rear Right Wheel
    G03805330Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Tighten the wheel nuts.
  14. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.
    Fig 10: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
    G03805331Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 11: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
    G03805332Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.