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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. Check that the fuel tank cover has no deformation, cracks or other damages.
    CAUTION: If the fuel tank cover is faulty, remove the cover clamp and replace with a new fuel tank cover.
    G14383651Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Connect the fuel delivery tube to the fuel pipe assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE A) .
    G13224011Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the vent tube (A) to the canister. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE G) .
  6. Connect the circulate tube (B) to the fuel tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE D) .
    G13224010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the fuel filler hose to the fuel filler pipe assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>FUEL FILLER HOSE CONNECTION .
    G13224009Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VA-TYPE)> INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.

    Rear exhaust pipe: 

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

    Muffler: 

    Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>MUFFLER>INSTALLATION .

  10. Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL TANK PROTECTOR>INSTALLATION .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. 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.
  13. Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    G13224007Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. 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.
  15. Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    G13224005Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>REAR SEAT>INSTALLATION .
  17. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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