Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal
WARNING:
Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
- Drain fuel. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) .
- Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
- Turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to unlock and remove it.
- Remove the rear sub frame assembly. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>Rear Sub Frame>REMOVAL .
- Remove the rear mud guard RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Mud Guard>REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
- Remove the bolts and nuts which secure the fuel filler pipe assembly to the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly from the underside of the vehicle.