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Draining Fuel (With Subaru Select Monitor)

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
NOTE:
  1. Release the fuel pressure.

    Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .

  2. Remove the fuel delivery tube clamp from the fuel delivery tube.
    G13224000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube from the fuel pipe assembly.

    Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE A) .

    G13224001Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the ST to the fuel pipe assembly.
    NOTE: The ST is a SUBARU genuine part.

    Special tool: 

    FUEL HOSE (42075AG690)

  5. Connect the gasoline proof hose to ST and put the end of the hose in the container. Drive the fuel pump and drain the fuel using Subaru Select Monitor.

    Refer to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>ACTIVE TEST .

    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Always collect fuel using a dedicated fuel container.
  6. Install the related parts in the reverse order after draining the fuel.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
    • Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
    • When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert it all the way in before locking the slider.
    • When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the connector is fully inserted.
    • After locking the slider, pull the quick connector body in the removal direction and then push it in the connecting direction, in order to check that the quick connector is securely connected. Always make sure to perform this confirmation ending up with a pushing in.
    NOTE: