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Fuel Sub Level Sensor: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to spill fuel.
  • Prior to start work, be sure to set the fuel volume to three-forth full of the fuel tank. If the fuel is more than three-forth full of the fuel tank, be careful because the fuel may spill out.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Drain fuel. <Ref. to DRAINING FUEL , PROCEDURE, Fuel .>
  5. Remove the rear seat.
  6. Remove the service hole cover.
    1. Remove bolt (A).
    2. Push the grommet (B) down and remove the service hole cover.
      Fig 2: Identifying Grommet And Bolts
      G05016866Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Sub Level Sensor
    G05016927Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the quick connector, then disconnect the fuel delivery hose and jet pump hose. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines .>
  9. Remove the nuts and bolts which install fuel sub level sensor on fuel tank.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Delivery Hose And Jet Pump Hose
    G05339311Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the fuel sub level sensor.