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, Note.>
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 of the jet pump tube.
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Quick Connector
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Fig 4: Locating Quick Connector Of Jet Pump Tube
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Remove the fuel sub level sensor protector, and remove the rubber cap (A) from nut.

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Protector Bolts And Rubber Cap
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Remove the bolts and nuts which hold fuel sub level sensor protector and fuel sub level sensor upper plate to the fuel tank.

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Protector And Fuel Sub Level Sensor Upper Plate Bolts Or 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.