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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.
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  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
    G13618544Courtesy 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) .
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  4. Connect the vent tube (C) to the canister, Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE H) .
  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 F) .
  6. Connect the fuel filler pipe (A) to the fuel tank, Refer to Fuel Injection (Fuel Systems) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE I) .
    G13618540Courtesy 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.
    G13618539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
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  13. Connect the connector to the fuel pump.
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  14. Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
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  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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