Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

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

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE. >
Drain fuel. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE. >
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 fuel filler cap.
Remove the screws which secure the fuel filler ring, and then remove the fuel filler ring.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Ring Mounting Screws
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Remove the rear wheel RH.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear mud guard RH. < Ref. to REAR MUD GUARD , REMOVAL, Mud Guard. >
Remove the rear sub frame. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Sub Frame. >
Remove the bolts and nuts which secure fuel filler pipe assembly onto the vehicle body.

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Disconnect the fuel filler hose and air vent hose from the fuel filler pipe assembly.

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Filler Hose And Air Vent Hose
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Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly from the underside of the vehicle.