Fuel Sub Level Sensor: 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.
If the fuel gauge indicates that two thirds or more of the fuel is remaining, be sure to drain fuel before starting work to avoid the fuel to spill.

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, Repair Contents.>
Remove the rear seat cushion. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat.>
Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 1: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor
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Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor, and move aside the service hole cover.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the quick connector (A) of the fuel sub delivery tube, and remove the fuel sub level sensor protector.
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Quick Connector Of Fuel Sub Delivery Tube
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Fig 4: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Protector Bolts With Fuel Sub Delivery Tube Quick Connector
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Remove the nuts securing the fuel sub level sensor upper plate to the fuel tank and remove the fuel sub level sensor upper plate.

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Upper Plate Nuts
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Remove the fuel sub level sensor from the fuel tank.
CAUTION: Be careful not to let the arm and float of the fuel sub level sensor contact the fuel tank.