Fuel Pump: 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.

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

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to , RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
Drain fuel. Refer to , DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to REAR SEAT .
Remove the clips (A) and seat cushion hooks (B), and turn over the floor mat (C).

Fig 2: Identifying Floor Mat, Clips And Seat Cushion Hooks
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Remove the service hole cover.
1. Disconnect the fuel cord connector (A), and remove the clip (B).
2. Remove the screw (C).
3. Push the grommet (D) down and remove the service hole cover.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Cord Connector, Screw, Clips And Grommet
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Disconnect the connector (A) from fuel pump, and remove the clip (B) securing the harness.
Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (C), fuel return tube (D) and fuel sub delivery tube (E). Refer to , REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.
Remove the rubber cap (F) from nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector, Clip, Fuel Delivery Tube, Fuel Return Tube And Fuel Sub Delivery Tube
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Remove the nuts securing the fuel pump upper plate to the fuel tank and remove the fuel pump upper plate.

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Pump Upper Plate Mounting Nuts
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Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.