Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

WARNING:

Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.

Drain fuel from fuel tank.
< Ref. to , DRAINING FUEL , OPERATION, Fuel. >
Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to matching area of rubber cushions in advance.

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
1. Separate rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.
  
  Fig 1: Separating Rear Exhaust Pipe From Center Exhaust Pipe
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2. Remove left and right rubber cushions.
  CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down muffler.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Left And Right Rubber Cushions
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3. Remove front rubber cushion and detach muffler assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Rubber Cushion And Detaching Muffler Assembly
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Remove heat sealed cover.

Fig 4: Removing Heat Sealed Cover
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Place transmission jack under sub frame.

Fig 5: Placing Transmission Jack Under Sub Frame
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Remove bolt which holds rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm.

Fig 6: Removing Bolt Holding Rear Shock Absorber To Rear Suspension Arm
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Remove bolts which hold rear sub frame on body.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts Holding Rear Sub Frame On Body
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Lower the rear sub frame.
CAUTION: Be sure to lower sub frame slowly.

A = 150 mm (5.91 in)

Fig 8: Lowering Rear Sub Frame
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Remove fuel filler pipe protector.

Fig 9: Removing Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
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Disconnect air vent hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from evaporation pipe assembly.
Disconnect evaporation hose (C) from pressure control solenoid valve.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Pressure Control Solenoid Valve
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Remove bolt which holds evaporation pipe assembly on body.

Fig 11: Removing Bolt Holding Evaporation Pipe Assembly On Body
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Disconnect fuel filler hose.
Remove bolt which holds fuel pressure sensor on fuel filler pipe and remove bolt which holds fuel filler pipe on body.

Fig 12: Removing Bolt Holding Fuel Pressure Sensor On Fuel Filler Pipe
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Disconnect canister hose from evaporation pipe assembly.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Canister Hose From Evaporation Pipe Assembly
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Disconnect evaporation hose (O) from fuel filler pipe.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Fuel Filler Pipe
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Remove bolt which holds fuel filler pipe to body.

Fig 15: Removing Bolt Holding Fuel Filler Pipe To Body
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Remove fuel filler pipe from under side of the vehicle.