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Fuel Sub Level Sensor: Removal

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WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
    G02686774Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Lift-up the vehicle.
  3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, see DRAINING FUEL , Fuel. Set a container under the vehicle and remove drain plugs from fuel tank.
    Fig 2: Removing Drain Plugs From Fuel Tank
    G02686775Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the fuel drain plugs.
    1. Tightening torque:  26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
    Fig 3: Tightening Fuel Tank Drain Plugs
    G02686776Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear seat.
  6. Remove the service hole cover.
    Fig 4: Removing Service Hole Cover
    G02686777Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub meter.
  8. Disconnect the fuel jet pump hose.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
    G02686778Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the bolts which installs the fuel sub meter unit on fuel tank.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts Which Installs Fuel Sub Meter Unit On Fuel Tank
    G02686779Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the fuel sub meter unit.
    Fig 7: Removing Fuel Sub Meter Unit
    G02686780Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.