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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. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE. >
  2. Drain fuel. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE. >
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G07664859Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
  5. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 2: Locating Service Hole Cover And Mounting Screw
    G07664860Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
    G07664861Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and jet pump tube (B). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines. >
  8. Remove the rubber cap (C) from the nut.
    Fig 4: Fuel Delivery Tube Connector, Jet Pump Tube And Rubber Cap
    G07664862Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold fuel sub level sensor protector and fuel sub level sensor upper plate to the fuel tank.
    Fig 5: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Protector Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G07664863Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the fuel sub level sensor from the fuel tank.