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. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Drain fuel. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the second row seats. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Second Seat. >
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 1: Locating Service Hole Cover Bolts
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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Disconnect the quick connectors of fuel delivery tube and fuel sub delivery tube. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Delivery Tube And Fuel Sub Delivery Tube Quick Connector
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Remove the nuts securing the fuel pump upper plate to the fuel tank and remove the fuel pump upper plate.

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pump Upper Plate Mounting Nuts
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Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.