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Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

  1. Open the fuel filler lid.
  2. Set the fuel filler pipe gasket to the fuel filler pipe, and insert fuel filler pipe from the inner side of rear fender.
  3. Install the fuel filler ring to the fuel filler pipe.
    NOTE: If the edges of rubber gasket are folded toward inside, straighten it with a flat tip screwdriver.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe Gasket, Fuel Filler Ring And Rubber Gasket
    G06344800Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 4.4 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 3.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Ring And Screws
    G05954910Courtesy 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 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G05659540Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose Length
    G06344803Courtesy 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 5: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Bolts And Nuts
    G05659539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the rear sub frame. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame.
  7. Install the rear mud guard RH. Ref. 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 6: Identifying Battery Ground Cable
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.