2021 Subaru Forester BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

NOTE: For the installation procedure of fuel filler lid, refer to "Fuel filler lid". Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>REMOTE OPENERS>INSTALLATION>FUEL LID .
  1. Open the fuel filler lid.
  2. Insert the fuel filler pipe assembly into the ring clip from inside of the rear fender.
  3. Install the nuts securing the fuel filler pipe assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)

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  4. Install the bolts securing the fuel filler pipe assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)

  5. Install the drain tube to clip (D).
  6. Connect the fuel filler hose (A), drain tube (B) and circulate tube (C) to the fuel filler pipe assembly.

    Fuel filler hose:  Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>FUEL FILLER HOSE CONNECTION .

    Drain tube:  Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE F) .

    Circulate tube:  Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE D) .

    G13224023Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the mud guard rear RH Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>MUD GUARD>INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the rear sub frame assembly. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>SUB FRAME>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the fuel filler pipe protector.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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