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Fuel Lid

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • Side impact sensor (under the rear center seat) for the airbag system is located under the front center of the rear seat cushion. Be careful not to apply strong impact to the sensor when working with the rear seat cushion removed.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the trunk trim panel side. (Sedan model) Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>TRUNK ROOM TRIM>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the trim panel assembly apron RH. (OUTBACK model) Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the lock assembly fuel.
    1. Disengage the connector and lock assembly fuel.
    2. Pull the lock assembly fuel to the rear side of the vehicle to remove.
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  5. Remove the flap outer.
    1. Insert a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape or a cloth so that it comes in touch with the claw on the flap outer side.
    2. Use a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool to lever off the claw toward the flap outer side at the end of the flap outer.
    3. With the condition of step (2), slide the flap outer toward the vehicle outside to release the claw and guide.
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  6. Remove the fuel filler cap.
    NOTE: The clip of the fuel filler cap cannot be reused, therefore, do not remove the clip unless the saucer COMPL is replaced.
  7. Remove the fuel filler pipe protector.
    1. While pressing the claw (A), turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to unlock and remove it.
    G13953461Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Release the claws and then remove the ring clip.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the ring clip and replace with a new part, because engagement of the claw weakens.
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  9. Remove the saucer COMPL.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage by forcibly prying at the rubber portion with a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool.
    1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the panel side outer.
    2. Release the claw (b) from vehicle inside, and pull out the saucer COMPL toward yourself, then release the claw (c).
      G13953463Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the rubber portion from the fuel filler pipe using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape, and pull out the saucer COMPL while tilting it toward vehicle front.
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