Fuel Tank: Installation

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

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Band With Bolts
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Connect air vent hose (A) to evaporation pipe assembly and connect evaporation hose (H) to pressure control solenoid valve.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Vent Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Connect fuel filler hose (A) and fuel tank pressure sensor hose (B).

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Filler Hose And Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Hose
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Tighten band mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Band Mounting Bolts
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Install rear side fuel tank cover.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Rear Side Fuel Tank Cover Bolts
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Install rear suspension assembly.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support rear suspension assembly and then tighten bolts which secure rear suspension assembly.
  Tightening torque:
  
  T1: 172 N.m (17.5 kgf-m, 127 ft-lb)
  
  T2: 108 N.m (11.0 kgf-m, 80 ft-lb)
  
  T3: 66 N.m (6.7 kgf-m, 48 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 6: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly Bolts
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2. Tighten bolt which holds rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Link Upper . >
  Tightening torque:
  
  157 N.m (16 kgf-m, 116 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 7: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Bolt
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Install rear brake caliper. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Disc Brake Assembly . >

Fig 8: Locating Rear Brake Caliper Bolts
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Tighten bolts which hold rear brake hoses holding bracket.
Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Locating Rear Brake Hoses Holding Bracket
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Install parking brake cable to cabin by forcibly pushing it forward.
Tighten bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Locating Parking Brake Cable Holding Bracket
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Tightening torque:

32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Parking Brake Cable Holding Bracket
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Connect connector to ABS sensor.

Fig 12: Identifying ABS Sensor Connector
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Install propeller shaft. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Propeller Shaft . >
Install rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
NOTE: To facilitate the procedure, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to matching area of rubber cushions in advance.

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
1. Install left and right rubber cushions.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Left And Right Rubber Cushions
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2. Install front rubber cushion and attach muffler assembly.
  
  Fig 14: Locating Front Rubber Cushion
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3. Install rear exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe.
  Tightening torque:
  
  18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolts
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Install front side fuel tank cover.
Tightening torque:

T1: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

T2: 9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

Fig 16: Locating Fuel Tank Cover Nuts
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Fig 17: Locating Fuel Tank Cover Nuts
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Install rear wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
Tighten wheel nuts to rear wheel.
Install parking brake cable. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Parking Brake Lever . >
Install console box. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , CONSOLE BOX. >
Connect fuel hoses and hold them with quick connector. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 18: Identifying Fuel Delivery And Return Hose
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Connect evaporation pipe and hold it with quick connector. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 19: Identifying Quick Connector Of Evaporation Pipe
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Install pipe protector.

Fig 20: Locating Pipe Protector
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Install rear pillar trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , REAR PILLAR TRIM. >
Connect fuel jet pump hose.

Fig 21: Identifying Fuel Jet Pump Hose
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Connect connector to fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 22: Identifying Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
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Install sub service hole cover.

Fig 23: Identifying Sub Service Hole Cover
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Connect connectors to fuel tank cord and plug service hole with grommet.

Fig 24: Locating Fuel Tank Connector
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Install holder clip which secures fuel tank cord on bracket.

Fig 25: Identifying Fuel Tank Cord On Bracket
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Set rear seat and floor mat.
Connect connector to fuel pump relay.

Fig 26: Locating Fuel Pump Relay Connector
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Adjust parking brake lever stroke. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Parking Brake Lever . >
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Wheel Alignment . >