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Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to spill fuel.
  • Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
  1. Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.>
  2. Drain fuel. <Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel.>
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat.>
  5. Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Bolts
    G08315485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect connectors from the fuel pump, and move aside the service hole cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Service Hole Cover
    G10264905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Service Hole Cover Bolts
    G10264906Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor, and move aside the service hole cover.
    Fig 4: Locating Service Hole Cover
    G10264907Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and fuel return tube (B). <Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.>
    Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Delivery And Return Tubes Connectors
    G10264908Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lift up the vehicle.
  11. Remove the rear exhaust pipe. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.>
  12. Remove the rear differential. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (T-type).>
  13. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Filler And Evaporation Hoses
    G10264909Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the vent tube from vent hose.
    Fig 7: Locating Vent Hose Tube
    G09487206Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the fuel tank protector. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank Protector.>
  16. Remove the heat shield cover and stopper.
    Fig 8: Locating Heat Shield Cover And Stopper Bolts
    G10264911Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from 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 9: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
G10264912Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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