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 3/4 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) (H4DOTC)>FUEL>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Drain fuel. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) .
Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the second-row seat RH. Ref. to SEATS>SECOND SEAT>REMOVAL .
Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.

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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

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Disconnect the fuel delivery tube. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE C) .

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Remove the ring nut using the ST.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the tube with the ST.
- Before setting the ST, move the tube above the ST.
Preparation tool:

ST: ST FUEL PUMP (42099FL000)

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Take out the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank, and disconnect the fuel sub delivery tube from the fuel pump assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE C) .
CAUTION: Be careful not to let the arm and float of the fuel level sensor contact the fuel tank.

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