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Fuel Sub Level Sensor: Removal

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area. 
  • Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor. 
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Lift-up the vehicle.
  3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Set a container under the vehicle and remove the drain plug from the fuel tank.
    Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug & Fuel Tank
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  4. Tighten the fuel drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Tightening Fuel Drain Plug
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  5. Remove the rear seat.
  6. Remove the service hole cover.
    Fig 4: Identifying Service Hole Cover
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  7. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor.
  8. Disconnect the fuel jet pump hose.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
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  9. Remove the bolts which install the fuel sub level sensor on the fuel tank.
    Fig 6: Identifying Bolts & Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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  10. Remove the fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Sub Level Sensor
    G00994949Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.