Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to spill fuel.
When the fuel gauge pointer is at two third or more, the fuel may spill out. Be sure to drain the fuel before the operation.

NOTE: Fuel pump assembly consists of fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel level sensor.

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel .
Drain fuel. Refer to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel .
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable Of Battery
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Remove the rear seat.
Remove the service hole cover.
1. Remove the bolt (A).
2. Push the grommet (B) down and remove the service hole cover.
Fig 2: Identifying Grommet And Bolt
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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector Of Fuel Pump
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Disconnect the quick connector, then disconnect the fuel delivery tube and jet pump tube. Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines .
Remove the nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Delivery Tube And Jet Pump Tube
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Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.