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 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/Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove the rear seat cushion. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
Remove the service hole cover.
1. Remove the screws (A).
2. Push the grommet (B) down and remove service hole cover.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Service Hole Cover, Grommet And Screws
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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Disconnect the quick connectors of fuel delivery tube (A), fuel return tube (B), and jet pump tube (C). < Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 4: Identifying Quick Connectors Of Fuel Delivery Tube, Fuel Return Tube And Jet Pump Tube
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Remove the nuts which hold the fuel pump upper plate to the fuel tank.

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