2004 SUBARU FORESTER fuel cap release

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FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Tumble Generator Valve Assembly
11.Tumble Generator Valve As-
sembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Release the fuel pressure.
FUEL PRESSURE, OPERATION, Fuel.>
2) Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the fuel
filler cap.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
4) Remove the intake manifold.
Manifold.>
5) Disconnect the connector from the tumble gen-
erator valve sensor.
6) Disconnect the connector from the tumble gen-
erator valve actuator.
7) Remove the fuel injector.
jector.>8) Remove the tumble generator valve body from
the intake manifold.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Always use new gaskets.
Tightening torque:
8.25 N·m (0.84 kgf-m, 6.1 ft-lb)
FU-00009
FU-00617
FU-00616
FU-00053
FU-00053

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FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Tumble Generator Valve Actuator
12.Tumble Generator Valve Ac-
tuator
A: REMOVAL
1. RH SIDE
1) Release the fuel pressure.
FUEL PRESSURE, OPERATION, Fuel.>
2) Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the fuel
filler cap.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
4) Remove the intake manifold.
Manifold.>
5) Disconnect the connector from tumble generator
valve actuator RH.
6) Remove the tumble generator valve actuator RH.
2. LH SIDE
1) Release the fuel pressure.
FUEL PRESSURE, OPERATION, Fuel.>
2) Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the fuel
filler cap.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
4) Disconnect the connector from tumble generator
valve actuator LH.
5) Remove the tumble generator valve actuator LH.
B: INSTALLATION
1. RH SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. LH SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.
FU-00009
FU-00621
FU-00009
FU-00622

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FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Fuel Filler Pipe
23.Fuel Filler Pipe
A: REMOVAL
WARNING:
 Place “NO FIRE” signs near the working area.
 Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Release the fuel pressure.
FUEL PRESSURE, OPERATION, Fuel.>
3) Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove fuel filler
cap.
4) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
5) Remove the screws holding packing in place.
6) Loosen the rear right side wheel nuts.
7) Lift-up the vehicle.
8) Remove the rear right side wheel.9) Drain fuel from the fuel tank. Set a container un-
der the vehicle and remove the drain plug from fuel
tank.
10) Tighten the fuel drain plug and then install the
front right side tank cover.
Tightening torque:
26 N·m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
11) Remove the fuel filler pipe protector.
12) Separate the evaporation hoses from clip of
fuel filler pipe.
FU-00009
FU-00095
FU-00096
FU-00089
FU-00089
FU-00097
FU-00098

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FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Fuel Pump
24.Fuel Pump
A: REMOVAL
WARNING:
 Place “NO FIRE” signs near the working area.
 Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
NOTE:
Fuel pump assembly consists of fuel pump and fuel
level sensor.
1) Release the fuel pressure.
FUEL PRESSURE, OPERATION, Fuel.>
2) Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove fuel filler
cap.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
4) Lift-up the vehicle.
5) Drain fuel from the fuel tank. Set a container un-
der the vehicle and remove the drain plug from fuel
tank.
6) Tighten the fuel drain plug.
Tightening torque:
26 N
⋅m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)7) Raise the rear seat and turn floor mat up.
8) Remove the access hole lid.
9) Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.
10) Disconnect the quick connector and then dis-
connect fuel delivery hose.
turn and Evaporation Lines.>
11) Move the clips, and then disconnect the fuel re-
turn hose (A) and jet pump hose (B).
12) Remove the nuts which install fuel pump as-
sembly onto fuel tank.
13) Take off the fuel pump assembly from fuel tank.
FU-00009
FU-00089
FU-00089
FU-00105
FU-00106
FU-00376
(B)
(A)
FU-00108

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FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEM)
Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines
30.Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Release the fuel pressure. TION, Fuel.>
3) Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove fuel filler cap.
4) Remove the floor mat.
5) Remove the fuel delivery pipes and hoses, fuel return pipes and hoses, evaporation pipes and hoses.
6) In the engine compartment, detach the fuel de-
livery hoses (A), return hoses (B) and evaporation
hoses (C).
7) Lift-up the vehicle.8) Disconnect the two-way valve hose (A) from
two-way valve and disconnect the canister hose (B)
from canister.
FU-00122
(B) (A)
(C)
FU-00374
(A)(B)
FU-00091

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ENGINE (DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
T: DTC P0171 SYSTEM TOO LEAN (BANK 1)
NOTE:
For diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC P0172. RICH (BANK 1), Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
U: DTC P0172 SYSTEM TOO RICH (BANK 1)
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Two consecutive driving cycles with fault
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
 Erroneous idling
 Engine stalls.
 Poor driving performance
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode Inspection Mode.>.
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM.Are there holes or loose bolts
on exhaust system?Repair exhaust
system.Go to step 2.
2 CHECK AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.Are there holes, loose bolts or
disconnection of hose on air
intake system?Repair air intake
system.Go to step 3.
3 CHECK FUEL PRESSURE.
Warning:
 Place “NO FIRE” signs near the working
area.
 Be careful not to spill fuel.
1) Release the fuel pressure.
(1) Disconnect the connector from fuel
pump relay.
(2) Start the engine and run it until it stalls.
(3) After the engine stalls, crank it for five
more seconds.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the connector to fuel pump relay.
3) Disconnect the fuel delivery hose from fuel
filter, and connect the fuel pressure gauge.
4) Install the fuel filler cap.
5) Start the engine and idle while gear posi-
tion is neutral.
6) Measure the fuel pressure while discon-
necting pressure regulator vacuum hose from
intake manifold.
Warning:
Release fuel pressure before removing the
fuel pressure gauge.
N
OTE:
If fuel pressure does not increase, squeeze the
fuel return hose 2 to 3 times, then measure fuel
pressure again.Is measured value 284 — 314
kPa (2.9 — 3.2 kg/cm
2, 41 —
46 psi)?Go to step 4.Repair the follow-
ing items.
Fuel pressure is
too high:
 Clogged fuel
return line or
bent hose
Fuel pressure is
too low:
 Improper fuel
pump discharge
 Clogged fuel
supply line