Fuel Pump: Removal

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

CAUTION:

Be careful not to spill fuel.
When the fuel gauge pointer is at two third or more, the fuel may spill out. Be sure to drain the fuel before the operation.

NOTE: Fuel pump assembly consists of fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel level sensor.

Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
Drain fuel. Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
Remove the second row seats. Ref. to REMOVAL , Second Seat.
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Service Hole Cover
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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Disconnect the quick connector, and then disconnect the fuel delivery hose and jet pump hose. Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery & Evaporation Lines.
Remove the nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.

Fig 3: Identifying Delivery Hose And Jet Pump Hose
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Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.