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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 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 Fuel Pump Connectors
    G10264905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
    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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