Fuel Tank: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Support the fuel tank with transmission jack and push the fuel tank harness into the access hole with grommet.
Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the bolts of fuel tank bands.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 1: Setting Fuel Tank & Temporarily Tightening Bolts Of Fuel Tank Bands
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Connect the fuel filler hose and air vent hose.

Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Filler Hose & Air Vent Hose
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Connect the fuel hoses, and hold them with clips and quick connector. See INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.

Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Hoses
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Connect the connector to the drain valve.

Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Drain Valve
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Connect the connector to the pressure control solenoid valve.
Connect the evaporation hose to the canister, and hold them with clamp.

Fig 5: Connecting Evaporation Hose To Canister
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Tighten the band mounting bolts.
1. Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)
Fig 6: Tightening Fuel Tank Bands Mounting Bolts
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Install the rear crossmember, see INSTALLATION , Rear Crossmember.
Connect the connector (A) to the fuel tank cord and plug the service hole with grommet (B).

Fig 7: Connecting Connectors To Fuel Tank Cord & Plugging Service Hole With Grommet
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Set the rear seat and floor mat.
Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.

Fig 8: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
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