2002 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

  1. Set fuel filler pipe from under side of vehicle, and hold it on fuel filler flap .
    Fig 1: Installing Fuel Filler Pipe
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  2. Connect fuel filler pipe into fuel filler hose.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Filler Pipe Into Fuel Filler Hose
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  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Temporarily tighten screws which install fuel filler pipe on filler lid open.
    Fig 3: Installing Fuel Filler Pipe Screws
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  5. Connect evaporation hoses to pipes.
    Fig 4: Connecting Evaporation Hoses
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  6. Lift-up the vehicle.
  7. Tighten clamp bolt which holds fuel filler hose.
    Fig 5: Tightening Fuel Filler Hose Clamp Bolt
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  8. Install two evaporation hoses to clip.
    Fig 6: Installing Two Evaporation Hoses To Clip
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  9. Connect evaporation hose to joint pipe.
    Fig 7: Connecting Evaporation Hose
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  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. While holding the under side of protector cover on bracket, install it.
    Fig 8: Installing Protector Cover
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  12. Tighten bolts which install protector cover on body.
    Fig 9: Tightening Protector Cover Bolts
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  13. Tighten screws which install fuel filler pipe on filler lid open.
    Fig 10: Tightening Fuel Filler Pipe Screws
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  14. Install rear right wheel.
    Fig 11: Installing Rear Right Wheel
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  15. install fuel filler cap.
  16. Connect connector to fuel pump relay.
    Fig 12: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
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  17. Connect battery ground terminal.
    Fig 13: Connecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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