Fuel Pump Assembly: 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.
- For the removal procedure of fuel pump, refer to "Fuel Filter". Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL FILTER>REMOVAL
- 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 terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
- Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL
- Remove the service hole cover RH.
- Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.
- Remove the grommets, and remove the gasket.
- Disconnect the fuel delivery tube. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE D)
- Remove the ring nut using the ST.CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the fuel delivery tube with the ST.
- Before setting the ST, move the fuel delivery tube above the ST.
Preparation tool:
ST: ST FUEL PUMP (42099FL000)
- 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 D) CAUTION:
Be careful not to let the arm and float of the fuel level sensor contact the fuel tank.