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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.
    WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Support Bolts
    G09487208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Tank Band Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G09487210Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the purge tube to the tube clamp.
    Fig 3: Locating Purge Tube And Clamp
    G09487207Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the vent tube to the vent hose.
    Fig 4: Connecting Vent Tube To Vent Hose
    G09487206Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the heat shield cover and the stay - rear frame COMPL RH.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    T2: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Heat Shield Cover And Stay Mounting Bolts
    G09487213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) into the fuel filler pipe assembly until the hose end contacts the spool, 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 6: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G09487214Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the fuel tank protector. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Tank Protector.>
  8. Install the rear differential. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Differential (VA-type).>
  9. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler.>
    Fig 7: Identifying Hose, Spool, Pipe And Clamp/Clip
    G09487215Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Connect the quick connector of the fuel delivery tube.
    CAUTION:
    • Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
    • When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert the pipe all the way in before locking the slider.
    • When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the pipe is fully inserted.
    • Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
    NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Connecting Quick Connector (Slider)
    G09487216Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 9: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube Connector
    G08315490Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 10: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
    G08315488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 11: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Service Hole Cover Mounting Bolts
    G08315487Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the connector to the fuel pump.
    Fig 12: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
    G09475615Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    Fig 13: Locating Fuel Pump Connector Mounting Bolts
    G08315485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the rear seat cushion. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Seat.>
  16. Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
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