2024 Subaru Impreza BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. Install the fuel tank.
    1. Support the fuel tank with the transmission jack.
      CAUTION: A helper is required to perform this work.
    2. Set the fuel tank and temporarily tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band.
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    3. 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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    4. Connect the fuel delivery tube to the fuel pipe assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE A) .
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    5. Connect the fuel filler hose to the fuel filler pipe. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>FUEL FILLER HOSE CONNECTION>FILLER PIPE SIDE .
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    6. 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 G) .
    7. 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) .
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  2. Install the electronic parking brake harness. (Except for CROSSTREK (WILDERNESS) model)
    1. Install the bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque  :

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

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  3. Install the electronic parking brake harness. (CROSSTREK (WILDERNESS) model)
    1. Set the tank cover (A).
    2. Install the bolts and nuts.

      Tightening torque  :

      18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

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  4. Install the rear differential.

    Except for CROSSTREK (WILDERNESS) model  :

    Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VA-TYPE)>INSTALLATION .

    CROSSTREK (WILDERNESS) model  :

    Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VB-TYPE)>INSTALLATION .

  5. 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 .

  6. Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL TANK PROTECTOR>INSTALLATION .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.
    CAUTION: Before connecting, make sure that there are no foreign matters, water, etc. inside the connectors of fuel sub level sensor and harness. If any foreign matters, water, etc. are found, remove them with air blow and connect the connector after it has dried completely.
    G16760639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the service hole cover LH.
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  10. Connect the connector to the fuel pump.
    CAUTION: Before connecting, make sure that there are no foreign matters, water, etc. inside the connectors of fuel pump and harness. If any foreign matters, water, etc. are found, remove them with air blow and connect the connector after it has dried completely.
    G16760637Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the service hole cover RH.
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  12. Install the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>REAR SEAT>INSTALLATION .
  13. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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