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Fuel Filter: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to spill fuel.
  • 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.
  • Be careful not to drop or apply any impact to the fuel pump during work. This may deteriorate its performance.
NOTE: The fuel filter is built in fuel pump assembly.
  1. Remove the fuel pump assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Pump>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the fuel level sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Level Sensor>REMOVAL .
  3. Disconnect the connector cable.
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  4. Push the fuel filter assembly in the direction of the arrow to compress, and detach the connecting clip.
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  5. Release the claw using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with a protection tape, and remove the tube assembly from the fuel chamber assembly.
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  6. Disengage three claws on the fuel pump holder from the fuel chamber assembly, and remove the fuel filter assembly.
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  7. Remove the tube assembly from the fuel chamber assembly. (Crosstrek model)
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  8. Remove the O-ring from the fuel chamber assembly. (Crosstrek model)
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  9. Remove the fuel pump holder.
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  10. Disengage three claws on the fuel pump.
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  11. Using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with a protection tape, press on the fuel pump and remove the fuel pump from the fuel filter assembly.
    CAUTION: If O-rings remain on the fuel filter assembly side, they must be carefully removed using a precision screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with a protection tape.
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  12. Remove the spacer (A) and connector cable (B) from the fuel pump.
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  13. Remove the pressure regulator cap.
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  14. Remove the pressure regulator from the fuel filter assembly.
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  15. Remove O-ring (A), O-ring (B), and backup ring (C) from the pressure regulator.
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