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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 FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  2. Drain fuel. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) .
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    Fig 1: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
    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
    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
    G08315488Courtesy 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 On Fuel Delivery Tube
    G11265062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube Quick Connector
    G08315490Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lift up the vehicle.
  11. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL . Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Muffler>REMOVAL .
  12. Remove the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential (T-type)>REMOVAL .
  13. Disconnect fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
    Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Air Vent Hose
    G08315491Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the vent tube from canister.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Vent Tube From Canister
    G08315492Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 9: Locating Canister Vent Tube
    G08315493Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel Tank Protector>REMOVAL .
  16. Remove the heat shield cover and stopper.
    Fig 10: Locating Heat Shield Cover And Stopper Bolts
    G09475624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the stay - rear frame COMPL.
    Fig 11: Locating Complete Rear Frame Stay Bolts
    G09475625Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. 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 12: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
    G09475626Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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