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Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Delivery And Evaporation Lines
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WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  2. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Remove the floor mat. Refer to FLOOR MAT .
  4. In the engine compartment, disconnect the fuel delivery hoses (A) and evaporation hose (B).
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    1. Remove the connect check cover from the fuel delivery hose.
      Fig 2: Locating Fuel Delivery Hose Check Cover
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    2. Set the ST to the fuel pipe.

      ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

    3. Disconnect the quick connector of the fuel delivery hose by pushing the ST in the direction of the arrow.
    4. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel pipe.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Fuel Pipe
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  5. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank.
  6. Remove the rear mud guard LH. Refer to MUD GUARD .
  7. Remove the purge hose (A), purge pipe (B), air vent hose (C) and drain tube assembly (D).
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Quick Connector
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    Fig 5: Identifying Purge Hose, Purge Pipe, Air Vent Hose And Drain Tube Assembly
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  8. Remove the fuel pipe assembly from vehicle.
  9. Disconnect the quick connector, and remove the fuel delivery tube and fuel sub delivery tube from the fuel tank.
    • When using ST
    1. Attach ST to the pipe and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the quick connector.

      ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to spill fuel.
      • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
      • To disconnect the connector, hold (C) shown in the figure and pull in axial direction.
      • If the connector and pipe are sticking to each other, push and pull the connector with ST pushed, and then pull the connector after it started moving freely.
      • When disconnecting the connector, do not bend or twist the tube forcibly. If the tube is bent, replace with a new part.
      NOTE: Clean the pipe and quick connector, if they are covered with dust.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Quick Connector From Pipe
      G07910460Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. To prevent from damaging or entering foreign matter, wrap the pipes and quick connectors with plastic bag etc.
    CAUTION: When reusing the retainer, do not disconnect the retainer from the connector.
    Fig 7: Covering Connectors And Pipes With Plastic Bag
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    • When not using ST
    1. Push the retainer in the direction of the arrow, disconnect the quick connector from pipe.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to spill fuel.
      • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
      • To disconnect the connector, hold (D) shown in the figure and pull in axial direction.
      • If the connector and pipe are sticking to each other, push and pull the connector with the retainer pushed in the direction of the arrow, and then pull the connector after it started moving freely.
      • When disconnecting the connector, do not bend or twist the tube forcibly. If the tube is bent, replace with a new part.
      NOTE: Clean the pipe and quick connector, if they are covered with dust.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting Quick Connector From Pipe
      G07910462Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. To prevent from damaging or entering foreign matter, wrap the pipes and quick connectors with plastic bag etc.
    CAUTION: When reusing the retainer, do not disconnect the retainer from the pipe.
    Fig 9: Covering Connectors And Pipes With Plastic Bag
    G07910463Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the evaporation pipe.
  1. Remove the rear mud guard RH. Refer to MUD GUARD .
  2. Remove the evaporation hose.
    Fig 10: Locating Evaporation Hose Clamp
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  3. Remove the trunk side trim panel assembly - side on RH. Refer to REAR QUARTER TRIM .
  4. Remove the evaporation pipe protector.
    Fig 11: Locating Evaporation Pipe Protector Nuts
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  5. Remove the evaporation pipe from vehicle.
Fig 12: Locating Evaporation Pipe
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