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. < 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, Note. >
Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel 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 sub frame assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Sub Frame. >
Remove the rear mud guard RH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Mud Guard. >
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose Of Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly
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Remove the bolts and nuts which secure the fuel filler pipe assembly to the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly from the underside of the vehicle.