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Fuel Sub Level Sensor: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to spill fuel.
  • 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.
  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 cable from battery. 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 sub level sensor.
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  6. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor.
    G12391530Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ring nut using the ST.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: ST FUEL PUMP (42099FL000)

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  8. Take out the fuel sub level sensor from the fuel tank, and remove the fuel sub delivery tube from the fuel sub level sensor.
CAUTION: Be careful not to let the arm and float of the fuel sub level sensor contact the fuel tank during the removal.
G12391596Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.