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Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to spill fuel.
  • Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
  1. Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.>
  2. Drain fuel. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel.>
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat.>
  5. Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Bolts
    G08315485Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect connectors from the fuel pump, and move aside the service hole cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
    G09475615Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Service Hole Cover Mounting Bolts
    G08315487Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor, and move aside the service hole cover.
    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
    G08315488Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Quick Connector (Slider)
    G09487202Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 6: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube Connector
    G08315490Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Lift up the vehicle.
  11. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.>
  12. Remove the rear differential. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Differential (VA-type).>
  13. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
    Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G09487204Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the fuel tank protector. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank Protector.>
  15. Remove the heat shield cover and the stay - rear frame COMPL RH.
    Fig 8: Locating Heat Shield Cover And Stay Bolts
    G09487205Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Disconnect the vent tube from the vent hose.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Vent Tube From Vent Hose
    G09487206Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Remove the purge tube from the tube clamp.
    Fig 10: Locating Purge Tube And Clamp
    G09487207Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from the fuel tank band, and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
    WARNING:
    • A helper is required to perform this work.
    • Fuel may remain in the fuel tank. This will cause the left and right sides to be unbalanced. Be careful not to drop the fuel tank.
    Fig 11: Locating Fuel Tank Support Bolts
    G09487208Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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