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Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

  1. Open the fuel filler lid.
  2. Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber gasket (C), and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
  3. Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.
    NOTE: If the edges of rubber gasket are folded toward inside, straighten it with a flat tip screwdriver.
    Fig 1: Setting Fuel Saucer With Rubber Gasket
    G04997457Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) into the specified position, then attach the clamp or clip as shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque: 2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G05659540Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: [Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Pipe With Clamp Or Clip Position]
    G06351438Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the fuel filler pipe to the body.

    Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe On Body With Bolts And Nuts
    G05659539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the rear sub frame. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame.
  7. Install the rear mud guard RH. Refer to INSTALLATION , Mud Guard.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the rear wheel RH.

    Tightening torque: 100 N.m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb) 

  10. Connect the ground cable to battery.
    Fig 5: Identifying Battery Ground Cable
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.