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Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill the fuel.
  1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , Procedure, Fuel. >
  3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , Procedure, Fuel. >
  4. Remove the rear seat.
  5. Disconnect the connector (A) of fuel tank cord to the rear harness.
  6. Push the grommet (B) which holds the fuel tank cord on floor panel into under the body.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector Of Fuel Tank Cord To Rear Harness
    G03806412Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the rear crossmember. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Crossmember. >
  8. Remove the canister. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Canister. >
  9. Disconnect the connector from the pressure control solenoid valve.
  10. Loosen the clamp, and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from fuel filler pipe.
    Fig 2: Loosening Clamp
    G03806413Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 3: Removing Evaporation Hose From Fuel Filler Pipe
    G03806414Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Move the clips, and disconnect the quick connector. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >
  12. Disconnect the fuel hoses.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Hoses
    G03806415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Support the fuel tank with transmission jack, remove the bolts from bands and dismount the fuel tank from vehicle.
    WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolts
    G03806416Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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