Fuel Pump: 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.

NOTE: Fuel pump assembly consists of fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel level sensor.

Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE
Drain fuel. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR)
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL
Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.

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Disconnect connector (A) from the fuel pump, and move aside the service hole cover.
Disconnect the quick connectors of fuel delivery tube and fuel sub delivery tube.
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

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Remove the nuts which hold the fuel pump upper plate to the fuel tank.

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Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.
CAUTION: Be careful not to let the arm and float of fuel level sensor contact the fuel tank.