Fuel Tank: Removal

Set vehicle on the lift.
Release fuel pressure. See RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.
Drain fuel from fuel tank. See DRAINING FUEL , OPERATION, Fuel.
Remove holder clip which secures fuel tank cord on bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Holder Clip
Disconnect connector of fuel tank cord to rear harness.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector Of Fuel Tank Cord
Push grommet which holds fuel tank cord on service hole cover into body side.

Fig 3: Installing Fuel Tank Cord Grommet
Separate quick connector of fuel delivery (A) and return hose (B). See REMOVAL Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.

Fig 4: Separating Quick Connector
Remove parking brake cable.
1. Remove console box console. See REMOVAL , Console Box.
2. Remove parking brake bracket and disconnect parking brake cable from equalizer.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Parking Brake Bracket & Cable
Remove trunk trim. (Sedan model). See REMOVAL , Trunk Trim.
Remove rear quarter lower trim. (Wagon model). See WAGON , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.
Remove pipe protector.

Fig 6: Removing Pipe Protector
Separate quick connector of evaporation pipe (A). See REMOVAL Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.

Fig 7: Separating Quick Connector Of Evaporation Pipe (A)
Remove wheel nuts from rear wheels.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove rear wheel.
Remove front side fuel tank cover.

Fig 8: Removing Front Side Fuel Tank Cover
Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to matching area of rubber cushions in advance.
1. SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
1. Separate rear exhaust pipe from front exhaust pipe.
  
  Fig 9: Separating Rear Exhaust Pipe From Front Exhaust Pipe
2. Remove left and right rubber cushions.
  CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down muffler.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Left & Right Rubber Cushions
3. Remove front rubber cushion and detach muffler assembly.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Front Rubber Cushion & Detach Muffler Assembly
Remove propeller shaft. See REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.
Disconnect connector from ABS sensor.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Connector From ABS Sensor
Remove bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket.
Remove parking brake cable from cabin by forcibly pulling it backward.

Fig 13: Removing Parking Brake Cable Bolts
Remove bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket.

Fig 14: Removing Holding Bracket Bolts
Remove bolts which hold rear brake hoses holding bracket.

Fig 15: Removing Rear Brake Hoses Holding Bracket Bolts
Remove rear brake caliper, then tie it up to the body side of the vehicle as shown in figure. (Rear disk brake model)

Fig 16: Removing Rear Brake Caliper
Disconnect brake pipes from wheel cylinder, (Rear drum brake model). See DISC & DRUM .

Fig 17: Disconnecting Brake Pipes From Wheel Cylinder
Remove rear suspension assembly.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support rear differential with transmission jack.
2. Remove bolt which holds rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm.
  
  Fig 18: Removing Rear Shock Absorber Bolt
3. Remove bolts which secure rear suspension assembly to body.
  
  Fig 19: Removing Rear Suspension To Body Bolts
4. Remove rear suspension assembly.
Remove rear side fuel tank cover.

Fig 20: Removing Rear Side Fuel Tank Covers
Disconnect fuel filler hose (A) and fuel tank pressure sensor (B) hose.

Fig 21: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose & Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Hose
Disconnect air vent hose (A) from evaporation pipe assembly and disconnect evaporation hose (I) from pressure control solenoid valve.

Fig 22: Disconnecting Air Vent Hose & Evaporation Hose
Support fuel tank with transmission jack, remove bolts from bands and dismount fuel tank from the vehicle.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 23: Removing Bolts From Bands