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 cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat.
Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Screws
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Disconnect connectors from the fuel pump, and move aside the service hole cover.

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 4: Locating Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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Disconnect connectors from the fuel sub level sensor, and move aside the service hole cover.

Fig 5: Locating Connector Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube.
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Quick Connector
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Fig 7: Locating Quick Connector
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.
Remove the rear differential. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (T-type). Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (VA-type).
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose From Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly
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Disconnect the vent tube from canister.
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Quick Connector
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Fig 10: Locating Quick Connector
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Remove the fuel tank protector. Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank Protector.
Remove the heat shield cover and stopper.

Fig 11: Locating Heat Shield Cover And Stopper
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Remove the stay - rear frame COMPL.

Fig 12: Locating Stay - Rear Frame COMPL
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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 13: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
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