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.

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 terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Remove the rear seat cushion. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 1: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
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Disconnect connectors from the fuel pump, and move aside the service hole cover.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 3: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
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Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor, and move aside the service hole cover.

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube.
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Quick Connector On Fuel Delivery Tube
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Fig 6: Locating Quick Connector
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Remove the rear sub frame assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Sub Frame. >
Disconnect the air vent hose from the fuel tank.

Fig 7: Locating Air Vent Hose Clamp
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Disconnect the quick connector of the circulate tube from evaporation pipe.
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Quick Connector
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Fig 9: Locating Circulate Tube
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Disconnect the fuel filler hoses from the fuel filler pipe.

Fig 10: Locating Fuel Filler Hoses Clamp
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Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 11: Locating Heat Shield Cover Screws
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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 12: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
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