Fuel Tank: Removal

Set vehicle on the lift.
Release fuel pressure. < Ref. to , RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel. >
Drain fuel from fuel tank. < Ref. to , DRAINING FUEL , OPERATION, Fuel. >
Remove holder clip which secures fuel tank cord on bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Holder Clip Which Secures Fuel Tank Cord On Bracket
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Disconnect connector of fuel tank cord to rear harness.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector Of Fuel Tank Cord To Rear Harness
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Push grommet which holds fuel tank cord on service hole cover into body side.

Fig 3: Pushing Grommet Which Holds Fuel Tank Cord On Service Hole Cover Into Body Side
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Separate quick connector of fuel delivery (A) and return hose (B).< Ref. to , REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 4: Identifying Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery And Return Hose
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Remove parking brake cable.
1. Remove console box. REMOVAL , Console Box . >
2. Remove parking brake bracket and disconnect parking brake cable from equalizer. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Cable . >
Remove rear pillar trim.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Pillar Trim . >
Remove pipe protector.

Fig 5: Removing Pipe Protector
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Separate quick connector of evaporation pipe. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >

Fig 6: Identifying Quick Connector
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Remove wheel nuts from rear wheels.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove rear wheel.
Remove front side fuel tank cover.

Fig 7: Removing Front Side Fuel Tank Cover (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Removing Front Side Fuel Tank Cover (2 Of 2)
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Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to matching area of rubber cushions in advance.

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
1. Separate rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolt
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2. Remove left and right rubber cushions.
  CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down muffler.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Left And Right Rubber Cushions
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3. Remove front rubber cushion and detach muffler assembly.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Front Rubber Cushion And Detach Muffler Assembly
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Remove propeller shaft. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft . >
Disconnect connector from ABS sensor.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Connector From ABS Sensor
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Remove bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket.
Remove parking brake cable from cabin by forcibly pulling it backward.

Fig 13: Removing Parking Brake Cable From Cabin By Forcibly Pulling It Backward
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Remove bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket.

Fig 14: Removing Bolts And Holding Parking Brake Cable Holding Bracket
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Remove bolts which hold rear brake hoses holding bracket.

Fig 15: Removing Bolts And Hold Rear Brake Hoses Holding Bracket
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Remove rear brake caliper, then tie it up to the body side of the vehicle as shown Fig 16 .

Fig 16: Removing Rear Brake Caliper
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Remove rear suspension assembly.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
1. Support rear differential with transmission jack.
2. Remove bolt which holds rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm.
  
  Fig 17: Removing Bolt Which Holds Rear Shock Absorber To Rear Suspension Arm
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3. Remove bolts which secure rear suspension assembly to body.
  
  Fig 18: Removing Bolts Which Secure Rear Suspension Assembly To Body
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4. Remove rear suspension assembly.
Remove rear side fuel tank cover.

Fig 19: Removing Rear Side Fuel Tank Cover
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Disconnect fuel filler hose (A) and fuel tank pressure sensor hose (B).

Fig 20: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose And Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Hose
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Disconnect air vent hose (A) from evaporation pipe assembly and disconnect evaporation hose (H) from pressure control solenoid valve.

Fig 21: Disconnecting Air Vent Hose From Evaporation Pipe Assembly And Evaporation Hose
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Support fuel tank with transmission jack, remove bolts from bands and dismount fuel tank from the vehicle.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.

Fig 22: Removing Bolts From Bands And Dismount Fuel Tank From The Vehicle
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