Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

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

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
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 battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Open the fuel filler lid, and remove the filler cap.
Remove the screws which secure gasket.

Fig 2: Locating Screws Which Secure Gasket
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Remove the rear wheel RH.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the mud guard. Refer to REMOVAL , Mud Guard.
Remove the rear sub frame. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Sub Frame.
Remove the bolts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts Which Hold Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket On Body
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Loosen the clamp, and disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
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Fig 5: Identifying Evaporation Hose
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Remove the fuel filler pipe to the underside of the vehicle.