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Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
  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
    G07664801Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
  5. Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    1. Disconnect fuel pump connector (A), and remove clip (B).
    2. Remove the screw (C).
    3. Push the grommet (D) down and remove the service hole cover.
      Fig 2: Fuel Pump Connector, Clip, Screw And Grommet
      G07664802Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Service Hole Cover And Mounting Screw
    G07664803Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines. >
    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube Quick Connector
    G07664804Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the rear wheels.
  9. Lift up the vehicle.
  10. Remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor from the rear housing.
    Fig 5: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
    G07664805Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the rear brake hose bracket from rear housing.
    Fig 6: Locating Rear Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G07664806Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the rear disc brake assembly and tie it to the body side of the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Locating Rear Disc Brake Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G07664807Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the parking brake cable from parking brake assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake). >
  14. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  15. Remove the propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
  16. Remove the heat shield cover and fuel tank protector.
    Fig 8: Locating Heat Shield Cover And Fuel Tank Protector Mounting Screws
    G07664808Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Disconnect the connector from the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
    Fig 9: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    G07664809Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Disconnect the connector (A) from the rear vehicle height sensor, and remove the rear vehicle height sensor, (model with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)
    Fig 10: Locating Rear Vehicle Height Sensor Mounting Bolts
    G07664810Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
    WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
    1. Support the rear suspension assembly with a transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolt and nut which secures rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm.
      Fig 11: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Bolt And Nuts
      G07664811Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to the body.
      Fig 12: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly Mounting Bolts
      G07664812Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
  20. Remove the parking brake cable clamp from the body.
    Fig 13: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp
    G07664813Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel tank.
    Fig 14: Locating Fuel Tank Evaporation Hose
    G07664814Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
    Fig 15: Locating Fuel Filler Hose
    G07664815Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the quick connector of the evaporation hose from the evaporation pipe.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Quick Connector
    G07664816Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 17: Locating Retainer
    G07664817Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from the fuel tank band, and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
    WARNING:
    • A helper is required to perform this work.
    • Fuel may remain in the fuel tank. This will cause the left and right sides to be unbalanced. Be careful not to drop the fuel tank.
      Fig 18: Locating Fuel Tank Mounting Bolts
      G07664818Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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