Fuel Pump: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal while being careful of the following.

• Make sure the sealing portion is free from fuel or foreign matter before installation.
• Install with the protrusion (A) of gasket aimed at the front side of the vehicle.
• Insert the protrusion (B) of gasket to the upper plate. (3 places)
• Align the protrusion (C) of fuel pump assembly with the cutout portion of the upper plate.
• Tighten the nuts to the specified torque in the order as shown in the figure.
  NOTE: Use a new gasket and retainer.

  Tightening torque: 

  4.4 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 3.2 ft-lb) 

  Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Nuts Tightening Sequence

  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.