2018 Subaru Crosstrek Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

CROSSTREK Model

  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.
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  2. Tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4kgf-m, 24.3ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Band Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G12391544Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the fuel delivery tube to the fuel delivery pipe. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE A) .
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  4. Connect the vent tube (A) to the canister. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE F) .
  5. Connect the circulate tube (B) to the fuel tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE D) .
    G11252928Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Connect the fuel filler hose to the fuel filler pipe assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>FUEL FILLER HOSE CONNECTION .
    G11252927Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the rear differential.

    T-type: 

    Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential (T-type)>INSTALLATION .

    VA-type: 

    Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential (VA-type)>INSTALLATION .

  8. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.

    Rear exhaust pipe: 

    Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .

    Muffler: 

    Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Muffler>INSTALLATION .

  9. Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Tank Protector>INSTALLATION .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.
    G12391530Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    G12391529Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Connect the connector to the fuel pump.
    G12391528Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    G11252925Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Install the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>INSTALLATION .
  16. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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When to See a Mechanic

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.