Fuel Tank: Removal

Set the vehicle on the lift.
Release fuel pressure. See RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , Fuel.
Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Cap
Drain fuel from fuel tank. See DRAINING FUEL , Fuel.

Fig 2: Draining Fuel From Fuel Tank
Remove rear seat cushion. (Sedan model)

Fig 3: Removing Rear Seat Cushion (Sedan Model)
Move rear seat cushion forward. (Wagon model)

Fig 4: Moving Rear Seat Cushion Forward
Disconnect connector of fuel tank cord from rear harness.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector Of Fuel Tank Cord From Rear Harness
Push grommet which holds fuel tank cord on floor panel into the body side.

Fig 6: Pushing Grommet From Fuel Tank Cord On Floor Panel Into Body Side
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove rear exhaust pipe. See REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.
NOTE: To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003).

Fig 7: Removing Rear Exhaust Pipe
Remove muffler assembly. See REMOVAL , Muffler.
NOTE: To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003).

Fig 8: Removing Muffler Assembly
Remove heat sealed cover.

Fig 9: Removing Heat Sealed Cover
Move clamp, and disconnect evaporation hose from canister.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Canister
Disconnect hose from joint pipe.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Hose From Joint Pipe
Disconnect connector from pressure control solenoid valve.
Disconnect connector from drain valve.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Connector From Drain Valve
Disconnect hoses from roll over valve.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Hoses From Roll Over Valve
Remove bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket.

Fig 14: Removing Bolts From Parking Brake Cable Holding Bracket
Remove rear differential assembly. See REMOVAL , Rear Differential for T-type or REMOVAL , Rear Differential for VA-type.

Fig 15: Removing Rear Differential Assembly
Remove rear crossmember. See REMOVAL , Rear Crossmember.

Fig 16: Removing Rear Crossmember

Fig 17: Identifying Rear Suspension Components
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Loosen clamp, and disconnect fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B) from fuel filler pipe and air vent pipe.

Fig 18: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose & Air Vent Hose From Fuel Filler Pipe & Air Vent Pipe
Move clips, and disconnect fuel return hose (B) and evaporation hose (C).
Disconnect quick connector, and then disconnect fuel delivery hose (A).

Fig 19: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose
While holding fuel tank, remove bolts from bands and dismount fuel tank.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 20: Removing Bolts From Bands & Dismount Fuel Tank