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Draining Fuel (Through The Fuel Filler Hose)

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to spill fuel.
  • Fuel may remain in the fuel filler pipe. Drain the fuel from the fuel filler pipe through the fill opening using the gasoline proof pump and the gasoline proof hose (±10 or less) before the operation.
NOTE: Be aware that the fuel may remain in the fuel tank after draining the fuel.
  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear sub frame. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>Rear Sub Frame>REMOVAL
  3. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Drain the fuel from the fuel filler pipe through the filler opening using the gasoline proof pump and the gasoline proof hose (±10 or less).
  5. Disconnect the fuel filler hoses from the fuel filler pipe.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    G10262221Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Set the container under the vehicle and insert the gasoline proof hose (±10 or less) into the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
  7. Install the related parts in the reverse order after draining the fuel.
    NOTE: Correctly insert the fuel filler hose to the spool, and then install the clamp as shown.

    Tightening torque: 

    2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

    G12403352Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • OUTBACK model
    WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Fuel may remain in the fuel filler pipe. Drain the fuel from the fuel filler pipe through the fill opening using the gasoline proof pump and the gasoline proof hose (±10 or less) before the operation.
    NOTE: Be aware that the fuel may remain in the fuel tank after draining the fuel.
    1. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
    2. Lift up the vehicle.
    3. Drain the fuel from the fuel filler pipe through the filler opening using the gasoline proof pump and the gasoline proof hose (±10 or less).
    4. Disconnect the fuel filler hoses from the fuel filler pipe.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to spill fuel.
      • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
      G10262223Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Set the container under the vehicle and insert the gasoline proof hose (±10 or less) into the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
  8. Install the related parts in the reverse order after draining the fuel.
    NOTE: Correctly insert the fuel filler hose to the spool, and then install the clamp as shown.

    Tightening torque: 

    2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

    G12403354Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.