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Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

  1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Drain fuel from fuel tank. Refer to DRAINING OF FUEL  .
  3. Remove screws which install fuel filler pipe on filler lid .
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Pipe Screws
    G02861968Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove wheel nuts of rear right side.
  5. Lift-up the vehicle.
  6. Remove rear right side wheel.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Right Side Wheel
    G02861969Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove bolts which install protector cover on body.
    Fig 3: Removing Protector Cover Bolts
    G02861970Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. While releasing the under side of protector cover from hook, remove it.
    Fig 4: Removing Protector Cover
    G02861971Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect evaporation hoses from pipes.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Evaporation Hoses
    G02861972Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lift-up the vehicle more.
  11. Remove two evaporation hoses from clip.
    Fig 6: Removing Two Evaporation Hoses From Clip
    G02861973Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect evaporation hose from joint pipe.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Joint Pipe
    G02861974Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Loosen clamp, and disconnect fuel filler hose from fuel filler pipe.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose
    G02861975Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove fuel filler pipe to under side of vehicle.
    Fig 9: Removing Fuel Filler Pipe
    G02861976Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.