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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, set the fuel tank in place, and temporarily tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band.
    CAUTION: A helper is required to perform this work.
    G12391534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band in the numerical order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Band Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G12391544Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the fuel delivery tube to the fuel pipe assembly.

    Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE A) .

    G13224011Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the vent tube (A) to the canister.

    Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE G) .

  5. Connect the circulate tube (B) to the fuel tank.

    Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE D) .

    G13224010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the fuel filler hose to the fuel filler pipe assembly.

    Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>FUEL FILLER HOSE CONNECTION .

    G13224009Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the rear differential.

    Refer to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VA-TYPE)>INSTALLATION .

  8. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.

    Rear exhaust pipe: 

    Refer to EXHAUST (H4DO)>REAR EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .

    Muffler: 

    Refer to EXHAUST(H4DO)>MUFFLER>INSTALLATION .

  9. Install the fuel tank protector.

    Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL TANK PROTECTOR>INSTALLATION .

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.
    CAUTION: Before connecting, make sure that there are no foreign matters, water, etc. inside the connectors of fuel sub level sensor and harness. If any foreign matters, water, etc. are found, remove them with air blow and connect the connector after it has dried completely.
    G12391530Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    G13224007Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the connector to the fuel pump.
    CAUTION: Before connecting, make sure that there are no foreign matters, water, etc. inside the connectors of fuel pump and harness. If any foreign matters, water, etc. are found, remove them with air blow and connect the connector after it has dried completely.
    G12391528Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    G13224005Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the rear seat cushion.

    Refer to SEATS>REAR SEAT>INSTALLATION .

  16. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.

    Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .

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