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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 meter indication is higher than two third of the total, perform the work after draining the fuel not to spill the fuel.
  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel .
  2. Drain fuel. Refer to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel .
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Seat .
  5. Remove the service hole cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Service Hole Cover Bolts
    G05660534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor
    G05660589Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the quick connector, then disconnect the fuel delivery tube, fuel return tube, and jet pump tube. Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines .
  8. Remove the nuts and bolts which install fuel sub level sensor on fuel tank.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Delivery Tube, Fuel Return Tube And Jet Pump Tube
    G05954930Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the fuel sub level sensor.