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Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

  1. Hold the fuel filler flap lid open.
  2. Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber packing (C) and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
    Fig 1: Setting Fuel Saucer With Rubber Packing
    G03806436Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 2: Aligning Holes In Fuel Filler Pipe Neck And Set Cup
    G03806437Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the evaporation pipe.
    Fig 3: Installing Evaporation Pipe
    G03806438Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the evaporation hose to the pipe.
    Fig 4: Connecting Evaporation Hose To Pipe
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  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.
    CAUTION: Do not allow clips to touch evaporation hose (B) and rear suspension crossmember.
    Fig 5: Inserting Fuel Filler Hose
    G03806440Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Installing Evaporation Hose
    G03806441Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Insert the evaporation hose approximately 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of evaporation pipe and hold the clip.

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

    Fig 7: Inserting Evaporation Hose
    G03806442Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Tighten the bolt 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 8: Tightening Bolt
    G03806443Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Secure the evaporation hose to clip of fuel filler pipe.
    Fig 9: Securing Evaporation Hose To Clip Of Fuel Filler Pipe
    G03806444Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the fuel filler pipe protector.
    Fig 10: Installing Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
    G03806445Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the rear right wheel.
    Fig 11: Installing Rear Right Wheel
    G03806446Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Tighten the wheel nuts.
  14. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.
    Fig 12: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
    G03806447Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 13: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
    G03806448Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.