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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. < Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  2. Drain fuel. < Refer to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Ground Cable
    G06336085Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. < Refer 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, Clip And Screws
      G08538856Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Service Hole Cover Mounting Screws
    G08538857Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and fuel return tube (B). < Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Delivery Tube And Fuel Return Tube Quick Connector
    G08538858Courtesy 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 Mounting Bolt
    G05659505Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the rear brake hose bracket from rear housing.
    Fig 6: Locating Rear Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt
    G06344765Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the rear disc brake assembly and tie it to the body side of the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Tying Rear Disc Brake Assembly To Body
    G08539958Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the parking brake cable from parking brake assembly. < Refer to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake). >
  14. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Refer to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  15. Remove the propeller shaft. < Refer 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
    G05659508Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove the parking brake cable clamp from the body.
    Fig 9: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp Mounting Bolts
    G05659509Courtesy 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
    G08570851Courtesy 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 Mounting Bolt And Nut
      G05659511Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to the body.
      Fig 12: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly Mounting Bolts
      G08539962Courtesy 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
    G08538867Courtesy 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 Evaporation Hose Quick Connector From Evaporation Pipe
    G08570855Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 15: Locating Evaporation Hose Quick Connector
    G08538869Courtesy 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
    G08538870Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove 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 Mounting Bolts
    G08538871Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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