Fuel Tank: Installation
- 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.
- Tighten the bolts of the fuel tank band in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening Torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
- Install the heat shield cover and stopper.
Tightening Torque:
18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
- Install the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (STI)>Fuel Tank Protector>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the vent tube to the vent hose.
- Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) until the hose end contacts the spool, then attach the clamp or clip as shown in the figure.
Tightening Torque:
2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)
- Install the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential (T-type)>INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (STI)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and fuel return tube (B). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (STI)>Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION .NOTE: When connecting, be careful not to reverse the delivery side and return side.
- Connect the connector to the fuel sub level sensor.
- Install the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
- Connect the connector to the fuel pump.
- Install the service hole cover of fuel pump.
- Install the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the battery ground terminal.