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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  .
NOTE:
  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 terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the service hole cover LH.
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  6. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor.
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  7. Remove the grommets, and remove the gasket.
    NOTE: The gasket (a) is secured with the grommets (b).
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  8. Remove the ring nut using the ST.
    NOTE:
    • ST FUEL PUMP (42099FL000) can also be used  .
    • ST consists of (a) - (f)  .
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    (a)  Plate 
    (b)  Claw A 
    (c)  Claw B 
    (d)  T-wrench 
    (e)  Bar 
    (f)  Bolt 

    Preparation tool  :

    ST: ST FUEL PUMP (42099CC000) 

    1. Install the claw B to claw A and set the part by aligning it with the ring nut height.
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      (A)  Claw A 
      (B)  Claw B 
      (C)  Ring nut 
    2. Install the claws to the plate and set the part by aligning with the ring nut.
      CAUTION: Set the part so that the 4 claws are evenly placed.
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      (A)  Plate 
      (B)  Claw 
      (C)  Ring nut 
    3. Install the bar to the T-wrench and install it to the plate.
      NOTE: Install an extension bar of suitable length if necessary.
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      (A)  T-wrench 
      (B)  Bar 
      (C)  Plate 
    4. Remove the ring nut.
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  9. Remove 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.
    1. Remove the fuel sub level sensor from the fuel tank.
    2. Disconnect the fuel sub delivery tube from fuel sub level sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE D) .
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