Fuel Pump: Removal

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

CAUTION:

Be careful not to spill fuel.
If the fuel gauge indicates that two thirds or more of the fuel is remaining, be sure to drain fuel before starting work to avoid the fuel to spill.

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 battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From 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 Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Bolt And Grommet
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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Disconnect the quick connector of 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.