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Fuel Tank: 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.
  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 REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL
  5. Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    G10262227Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect connectors from the fuel pump, and move aside the service hole cover.
    G10262228Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    G10262229Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor, and move aside the service hole cover.
    G10262230Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
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    G10262232Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the rear sub frame assembly. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>Rear Sub Frame>REMOVAL
  11. Disconnect the air vent hose from the fuel tank.
    G10262233Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the quick connector of the circulate tube from evaporation pipe.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
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    G10262235Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Disconnect the fuel filler hoses from the fuel filler pipe.
    G10262221Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the heat shield cover.
    G10262237Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the fuel tank band, and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
    WARNING:
    • A helper is required to perform this work.
    • Fuel may remain in the fuel tank. This will cause the left and right sides to be unbalanced. Be careful not to drop the fuel tank.
    G10262238Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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