Draining Fuel

(WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) 

1. Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
2. Attach ST to the fuel delivery pipe and push ST in the direction of arrow mark to disconnect the fuel delivery hose.

   ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE

   CAUTION:

   • Be careful not to spill fuel.
   • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
   Fig 1: Locating Fuel Delivery Hose

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3. Connect ST to the fuel delivery hose. ST 18471AA000 FUEL PIPE ADAPTER
4. Connect the gasoline proof hose to ST, and put the hose end into the container.
5. Drive the fuel pump and drain the fuel using Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to FUEL PUMP CONTROL (ON/OFF DRIVE) , OPERATION, System Operation Check Mode.>
   CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

(THROUGH THE FUEL FILLER HOSE) 

• SEDAN MODEL 

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> <Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.>
4. Remove the rear sub frame. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Sub Frame.>
5. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
6. Drain the fuel from the fuel filler pipe through the fill opening using the gasoline proof pump and the gasoline proof hose (10 mm dia. or less).
7. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
   CAUTION:

   • Be careful not to spill fuel.
   • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
   Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose

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8. Set a container under the vehicle and insert a gasoline proof hose of 10 mm dia. or less into the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel.

• WAGON MODEL 

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> <Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.>
4. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
5. Drain the fuel from the fuel filler pipe through the fill opening using the gasoline proof pump and the gasoline proof hose (o10 or less).
6. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
   CAUTION:

   • Be careful not to spill fuel.
   • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
   Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose To Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly

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7. Set a container under the vehicle and insert a gasoline proof hose of 10 mm dia. or less into the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.