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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. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to unlock and remove it.
    G10264924Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear sub frame assembly. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>Rear Sub Frame>REMOVAL
  6. Remove the rear mud guard RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Mud Guard>REMOVAL
  7. Disconnect the fuel filler hoses from the fuel filler pipe.
    G10262221Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the evaporation hose (A) from fuel filler pipe and remove the bolts and nuts securing the fuel filler pipe to the vehicle body.
    G10262255Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the fuel filler pipe from the underside of the vehicle.
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