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Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
  1. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  2. Drain fuel. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) .
  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  5. Turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to unlock and remove it.
    G12505463Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the rear sub frame assembly. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>Rear Sub Frame>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the rear mud guard RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Mud Guard>REMOVAL .
  8. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
    G12505464Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the quick connectors for the drain pipe from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
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    G12505466Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the bolts and nuts which secure the fuel filler pipe assembly to the vehicle.
    G12505467Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly from the underside of the vehicle.
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