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Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
NOTE: Fuel pump assembly consists of fuel pump and fuel level sensor.
  1. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE  . >
  2. Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G00966443Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lift-up the vehicle.
  5. 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
    G00966444Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Tighten the fuel drain plug.
    1. Tightening torque: 26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb) 
    Fig 3: Tightening Fuel Drain Plug
    G00966445Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Raise the rear seat and turn the floor mat off.
  8. Remove the access hole lid.
    Fig 4: Identifying Access Hole Lid
    G00966446Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the connector from the fuel pump.
    Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Pump
    G00966447Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect the quick connector and then disconnect the fuel delivery hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines . >
  11. Move the clip and then disconnect the fuel return hose (A) and jet pump hose (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Return Hose And Jet Pump Hose
    G00966448Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the nuts which install the fuel pump assembly onto the fuel tank.
    Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Pump Assembly
    G00966449Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Take off the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.