Fuel Delivery And Evaporation Lines: Removal: Notes

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 cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
4. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
   NOTE: This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.
5. Remove the fuel delivery tube clamp from the fuel delivery tube.
   Fig 2: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube Clamp

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6. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube from the fuel pipe assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE A) .
   Fig 3: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube Quick Connector

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7. Disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel pipe assembly.
   Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pipe Assembly Evaporation Hose

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8. Remove the connector from the fuel pipe bracket A.
   Fig 5: Locating Fuel Pipe Bracket Connector

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9. Lift up the vehicle.
10. Remove the bolts securing the fuel bracket A, and remove the pipe clamp from the fuel pipe assembly.
    Fig 6: Locating Fuel Bracket Bolts

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11. Remove the fuel tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Tank>REMOVAL .
12. Remove individual tubes and hoses from the fuel tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>General Description>COMPONENT>FUEL TANK .
    • For information about disconnecting fuel delivery tube, refer to "Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines". Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE D) .
    • For information about disconnecting the circulate tube, refer to "Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines". Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE G) .
    • For information about disconnecting the vent tube, refer to "Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines". Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE F) . Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE H) .
13. Disconnect the purge tube from the fuel pipe assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE G) .
    Fig 7: Locating Fuel Pipe Assembly Purge Tube

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14. Remove the floor under protector RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Floor Under Protector>REMOVAL .
15. Disconnect the brake pipe. Ref. to BRAKE>Brake Hose>REMOVAL>FRONT BRAKE HOSE . Ref. to BRAKE>Brake Pipe>REMOVAL>CENTER AND REAR BRAKE PIPE .
16. Remove the bolts securing the fuel pipe bracket B and the fuel pipe bracket C, and remove the pipe clamp from the fuel pipe assembly.
    Fig 8: Locating Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolts

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17. Remove the fuel pipe assembly from the pipe clamp.