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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 Fuel Sub Level Sensor Service Hole Cover Bolt And Grommet
      G05016866Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
    G05016927Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the quick connector of 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 Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Tube And Jet Pump Tube
    G05339311Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the fuel sub level sensor.