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 .
Drain fuel. Refer to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) .
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
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 1: Turning Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
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Remove the rear wheel RH.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear mud guard RH. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the rear sub frame. Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Hose Mounting Clamp
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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 3: Locating Evaporation Hose Clamp Bolts
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Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly from the underside of the vehicle.