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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.
  • 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.
  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.
  5. Remove the service hole cover.
    1. Remove bolt (A).
    2. Push the grommet (B) down and remove the service hole cover.
      Fig 2: Identifying Service Hole Cover, Bolt And Gasket
      G05016866Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Connector From Fuel Sub Level Sensor
    G05018572Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the quick connector of 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 Jet Pump Tube, Fuel Delivery Tube And Fuel Return Tube
    G06335223Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the fuel sub level sensor.