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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.
  • 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.
  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel .
  2. Drain fuel from fuel tank. Refer to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel .
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable Of Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear seat.
  5. Remove the service hole cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor
    G05659503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Sub Level Sensor
    G05016927Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the quick connector, then disconnect the fuel delivery tube and jet pump tube. Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines .
  8. Remove the nuts and bolts which install fuel sub level sensor on fuel tank.
    Fig 4: Identifying Jet Pump Tube And Fuel Delivery Tube
    G05953852Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the fuel sub level sensor.