Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2022 Subaru Outback BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
High-Pressure Fuel Delivery Pipe
- Temporarily tighten the flare nut of the high-pressure fuel delivery pipe by hand until it seats, and tighten the flare nuts on both ends.CAUTION:
- Always use a new high-pressure fuel delivery pipe.
- Check that the seal surface of the fuel injector pipe LH and the high-pressure fuel pump have no deformation, cracks or other damages.
- Check that the seal surface of the fuel injector pipe LH and the high-pressure fuel pump have no foreign materials.
Tightening torque:
25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
- Install the fuel pipe insulator No. 3. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL INSULATOR>INSTALLATION .
- Install the intake manifold assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY>INSTALLATION .
- Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. 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.