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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 terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
  5. Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    Fig 1: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws Of Fuel Pump
    G08315485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect connectors from the fuel pump, and move aside the service hole cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
    G09475615Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor
    G08315487Courtesy 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 Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
    G10291321Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Quick Connector
    G10291322Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Locating Quick Connector On Fuel Delivery Tube
    G08315490Courtesy 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 7: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose Of Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly
    G10291324Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the vent tube from vent hose.
    Fig 8: Locating Vent Tube Clamp Of Vent Hose
    G09487206Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the fuel tank protector. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank Protectors
  16. Remove the heat shield cover and stopper.
    Fig 9: Locating Heat Shield Cover And Stopper Screws
    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 10: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
    G10264912Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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