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Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

  1. Open the fuel filler lid.
  2. Insert the fuel filler pipe assembly into the rubber saucer from inside of the rear fender.
  3. Install the fuel filler pipe assembly to the vehicle body and connect the evaporation hose (A) to the fuel filler pipe assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly Bolts And Nuts
    G06648405Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Align the cutout on the fuel filler pipe protector and the protrusion of the neck holder and insert them all the way, and then turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow until it is locked.
    Fig 2: Turning Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
    G06648407Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and circulate hose (B) to the spool, then attach the clamp or clip as shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque: 

    2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
    G00525087Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Identifying Hose, Clamp, Clip, Spool And Pipe
    G07910421Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the rear sub frame. Refer to REAR SUB FRAME .
  7. Install the rear mud guard RH. Refer to MUD GUARD .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the rear wheel RH.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb) 

  10. Connect the battery ground terminal.
    Fig 5: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
    G07910422Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.