Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

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
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Open the fuel filler lid, and remove the filler cap.
Turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to unlock and remove it.

Fig 2: Turning Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the rear wheel RH.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear mud guard RH. Refer to MUD GUARD .
Remove the rear sub frame. Refer to REAR SUB FRAME .
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and circulate hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect the evaporation hose (A) from fuel filler pipe assembly and remove the bolts and nuts securing the fuel filler pipe assembly to the vehicle body.

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly Bolts And Nuts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly from the underside of the vehicle.