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Congratulations on your purchase of the COBB Tuning fuel rails and fuel lines package! The following instructions will assist you through the installation process. Please read them BEFORE beginning the install to familiarize yourself with the steps and tools needed. If you feel you cannot properly perform this installation, we HIGHLY recommend you take the vehicle to a qualified and experienced automotive technician.

• x5 Fuel lines (labeled 1-5)

  • CAUTION: These lines have a 3" bend radius. If you bend the lines significantly more, you may damage them! At no point does our suggested routing have more than a 3" bend.

• x1 90 Degree 3/8" fuel line (unmarked, for use when routing directly to FPR on return line)

• x2 Y-blocks

• x1 3/8" FI Fuel line adapter

• x1 Female to female adapter

• x1 5/16" Quick connect (push on)

• x2 Fuel rails

• x4 Small spacers (marked in bag labeled "S")

• x4 Socket head bolts (for assembling the fuel rails)

• x4 O-rings (for assembling the fuel rails)

• x1 Super lube packet

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Flathead screwdriver

• 3/8" Ratchet

• 1/4" Ratchet

• 1/4" 6" Swivel ratchet (optional)

• 1/4" 10mm socket

• 1/4" 12mm socket

• 1/4" 6" Extension

• 3/8" 10mm Socket

• 3/8" 12mm Socket

• 12mm Box end wrench

• 6mm Hex key

• AN Wrench

• WD-40 or Silicone spray

1. Remove the (2) 10mm bolts securing the upper side of the driver's side fuel lines and rail assembly.
   
   

   
   
   
   

2. Remove the (2) 10mm bolts securing the lower side of the driver's side fuel lines and rail assembly.
   
   

   
   
   
   

3. Remove the injectors by gently pulling outward.
   
   

   
   
    
   
   
      
   
   
   
   

1. When disconnecting the feed and return lines from the firewall you'll noticed the factory fuel lines are a bit more complicated than previous years with a regulator and damper built into the middle.  This entire assembly will be removed and replaced.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   
   

1. Assemble the provided ID1050x injectors, injector spacers (0.625", larger sized version for the ID1050x injectors), injector pigtails, socket head bolts, and o-rings onto the fuel rails.
   
   

   
   
   
   

   1. Assemble the rails as such (bolt, rail, spacer, o-ring):
      
      

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2. Gently place the assembled driver and passenger side fuel rails on the motor. Once oriented, you'll give a gentle push to fully seat the injectors.
   
   

   
   
      
   
   
   

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With your rails seated, it's now time to install the fuel lines. Each line is labeled according to it's position in the fuel line system. The line label is on the side which connects to the fuel rail.  If you are connecting to the ethanol sensor and using Line 6, you will require https://www.cobbtuning.com/products/fuel-system/subaru-fuel-rail-line-kit-to-flex-fuel-sti-2008-2019/. Line 6 is not included in the standard Rail/Line package. Please verify you have that line, if needed, prior to beginning installation. 

1. Begin by installing the 90 degree fitting of Line 2 on the firewall facing passenger side fuel rail. Route the fuel line under the turbo inlet and under the PCV hoses.
   
   

   
   
      
   
   
      
   
   
   
   

2. Install the 180 degree fitting of Line 1 on the front facing passenger side fuel rail. Route the fuel line along the rail to follow the path of Line 2, under the turbo inlet and under the PCV hoses.
   
   

   
   
      
   
   
      
   
   
   
   

3. Install the 90 degree fitting of Line 3 on the front facing driver side fuel rail. Route the fuel line under the a/c compressor hard lines and under the wiring harnesses.
   
   

   
   
      
   
   
      
   
   
   
   

4. Install the 180 degree fitting of Line 4 on the firewall facing driver side fuel rail. Route the fuel line along the rail toward the front of the rail, following the same path as Line 4, under the a/c compressor hard lines and under the wiring harnesses.
   
   

   
   
      
   
   
      
   
   
      
   
   
   
   

5. We recommend zip tying the two fuel lines running from the driver side fuel rail together near the engine wiring harness.
   
   

   
   
       
   
   
   
   

6. With the fuel lines connected to each rail, we will now install a Y-block to each pair to route the lines to the appropriate fuel feed or fuel return line.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

7. Connect Line 1 and Line 3 to a provided Y-block. These lines will converge into the return fuel line.
   
   

   
   
   
   

8. Connect Line 2 and 4 to a provided Y-block. These lines will converge into the feed fuel line.
   
   

   
   
   
   

   1. Install the provided female-female adapter and 3/8" FI line adapter.
      
      

      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

   2. Install the Fuel Pressure Regulator Kit 315250

      1. Assemble the return line by placing the fuel injection hose clamp and fuel line over the open regulator barb and secure the fuel injection clamp using a 7mm nut driver or flat head screw driver

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      2. The short fuel line can be installed to the return line at the firewall.
         
         

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      3. 1. Secure the regulator to the bracket that held the plastic line retainer using the provided rubber isolater and nuts, along with 2x 10mm wrenches or a 10mm wrench and socket.  You may need to slightly bend the bracket towards the driver’s side fender if the regulator is touching the bracket at the bottom of the regulator. The regulator should be oriented so the vacuum port side is on the bottom and the bracket is sticking up
            
            

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      4. Using the provided 18" long unmarked line with the 90 degree quick connect, secure the hose end to the FPR and secure it using the provided hose clamp. If installing with the rail and line kit by itself, you will attach it to the bottom “Y” fitting. If you are using a COBB Flex Fuel kit, you’ll attach it to one side of the ethanol content sensor. (Note: The COBB Flex Fuel kit is not currently for sale in states following CARB regulations)
         
         

         
         
            
         
         
            
         
         
         
         

9. Install the quick connect adapter to the feed hard line coming from the firewall using a silicone lubricant, such as SuperLube (included), to avoid damaging the O-ring.
   
   

   
   
      
   
   
   
   

10. Connect the 30 degree fitting on Line 5 to the feed hard line adapter. 
    
    

    
    
    
    

11. Connect the 30 degree fitting on Line 5 to the Y-block for Line 2 and Line 4.
    
    

    
    
       
    
    
       
    
    
    
    

12. With the lines now installed, we recommend connecting the battery, priming the fuel pump, and checking for any leaks. DO NOT START THE VEHICLE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. 
    
    
    

13. If there are no leaks you'll proceed to replacing the EVAP line.  This is the remaining line coming from the firewall that used to go to the third metal line on the intake manifold to the assembly of vacuum tees and valves near the inlet.  To replace you'll attach the provided vacuum line to the third, non-quick-connect port on the firewall and run it over to where the old line used to attach to the twisty evap valve assembly.  The below diagram should give you a better idea of the factory routing paths
    

    
    
    
    

1. Proceed in reverse to reinstall the intake manifold. Be wary of the engine wiring harness, vacuum hoses, and fuel lines.
   
   

2. Relocate the manifold refernce vacuum for the fuel pressure regulator as shown here Manifold Reference Relocation
   
   

3. Once completed, we recommend conducting a pressurized smoke test to verify there are no intake/boost leaks.
   
   

1. Flash the appropriate map to the ECU for the installed components PRIOR to cranking or driving the vehicle.
   
   

2. Please contact COBB Support at 866.922.3059 or at Support@COBBTuning.com if you have any questions along the way!

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