LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Subaru >> 2012 >> Forester X, Standard Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Engine Control Systems >> Fuel Injection System - Fuel Injection (H4DOTC) >> Fuel Tank >> Removal
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

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, Fuel. >
  2. Drain fuel. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G07670530Courtesy 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: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector, Grommet, Screw And Clip
      G07670531Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor And Screws
    G07670532Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and fuel return tube (B). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >
    Fig 4: Identifying Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Tube And Fuel Return Tube
    G07670533Courtesy 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 From Rear Housing
    G07670534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the rear brake hose bracket from rear housing.
    Fig 6: Locating Rear Brake Hose Bracket From Rear Housing
    G07670535Courtesy 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 Bolts
    G07670536Courtesy 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.
  17. Disconnect the connector from the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
    Fig 8: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    G07670537Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the parking brake cable clamp from the body.
    Fig 9: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp From Body
    G07670538Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. 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 Connector Bolts And Nuts
    G07670539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
    WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
    1. Support the rear differential with the transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolt and nut which secures rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm.
      Fig 11: Locating Rear Shock Absorber To Rear Suspension Arm Bolt And Nut
      G07670540Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to the body.
      Fig 12: Locating Bolts And Rear Suspension Assembly
      G07670541Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
  21. Disconnect the evaporation hose (B) from connector (A).
    Fig 13: Identifying Evaporation Hose And Connector
    G07670542Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  22. Disconnect the quick connector of the evaporation hose from the evaporation pipe.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Quick Connector
    G07670543Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 15: Locating Quick Connector Of Evaporation Hose From Evaporation Pipe
    G07670544Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).
    Fig 16: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G07670545Courtesy 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 17: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
      G07670546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals