2020 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Tank: Installation

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  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.
    CAUTION: A helper is required to perform this work.
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  2. Tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band in the numerical order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Band Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  3. Connect the fuel delivery tube to the fuel pipe assembly. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE A) .
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  4. Connect the vent tube (C) to the canister. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE G) .
  5. Connect the circulate tube (B) to the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE E) .
  6. Connect the fuel filler pipe (A) to the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE H) .
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  7. Install the rear differential. Refer to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential (VB-type)>INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.

    Rear exhaust pipe: 

    Refer to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .

    Muffler: 

    Refer to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Muffler>INSTALLATION .

  9. Install the fuel tank protector. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel Tank Protector>INSTALLATION .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.
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  12. Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
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  13. Connect the connector to the fuel pump.
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  14. Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
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  15. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to SEATS>Rear Seat>INSTALLATION .
  16. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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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.