Fuel Pump: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal while being careful of the following.

• Make sure the sealing portion is free from fuel or foreign matter before installation.
• When assembling, point the protrusion of the gasket (A) towards the front of the vehicle.
• Insert the protrusion (B) of the gasket into the upper plate. (3 places)
• Align the protrusion (C) of the fuel pump assembly to the cut out in the upper plate.
• Tighten the nuts to the specified torque in the order as shown in the figure.
  NOTE: Use new gasket and retainer.

  Tightening torque: 4.4 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 3.2 ft-lb) 

  Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Assembly Nuts Tightening Sequence

  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.