Fuel Pump: Removal

WARNING:

Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
During work procedures, if fuel tank is more than 3/4 full, be careful because fuel may spill.

NOTE: Fuel pump assembly consists of fuel pump and fuel level sensor.

Release fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, FUEL. >
Open fuel filler flap lid and remove fuel filler cap.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove front side fuel tank cover.

Fig 2: Locating Front Side Fuel Tank Cover With Bolts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Fig 3: Locating Front Side Fuel Tank Cover With Bolts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Drain fuel from fuel tank. Set a container under the vehicle and remove drain plug from fuel tank.

Fig 4: Locating Drain Plug
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Tighten fuel drain plug and install front right side fuel tank cover.
NOTE: Replace gasket with new one.

Tightening torque:

26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Drain Plug
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque:

T1:18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

T2:9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Cover Nuts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Tank Cover Nuts
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Raise rear seat and turn floor mat up.
Remove access hole lid.

Fig 8: Identifying Access Hole Lid
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect connector from fuel pump.

Fig 9: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Move clips and then disconnect jet pump hose (C).
Disconnect quick connector and then disconnect fuel delivery hose (A) and return hose (B). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, RETURN AND EVAPORATION LINES. >

Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Delivery Hose And Return Hose
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove nuts which install fuel pump assembly onto fuel tank.

Fig 11: Identifying Fuel Pump Assembly Onto Fuel Tank
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Take off fuel pump assembly from fuel tank.