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 two thirds 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.
Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Drain fuel.
Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) .
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the rear seat cushion.
Refer to SEATS>REAR 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.
Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE D) .

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

CAUTION: Be careful not to let the arm and float of the fuel level sensor contact the fuel tank.

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