Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Drain fuel. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Open the fuel filler lid, and remove the filler cap.
Remove the screws which secure gasket.

Fig 2: Locating Screws Which Secure Gasket
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Remove the rear wheel RH.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear mud guard RH. < Ref. to REAR MUD GUARD , REMOVAL, Mud Guard. >
Remove the rear sub frame. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Sub Frame. >
Remove the bolts and nuts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Nuts Which Hold Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket On Body
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Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
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Remove the fuel filler pipe to the underside of the vehicle.