Fuel Lid
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM"
. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION
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- Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work, Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Remove the third-row seats. Ref. to SEATS>Third Seat>REMOVAL .
- Remove the trim panel assembly apron RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Rear Quarter Trim>REMOVAL .
- Remove the lock assembly fuel.
- Disengage the lock assembly fuel, and pull it to the rear side of the vehicle.
- Remove the mud guard rear RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Mud Guard>REMOVAL .
- Remove the drain filter assembly. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DOTC)>Drain Filter>REMOVAL .
- Remove the flap COMPL fuel.
- Release the claws using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape or a cloth.
- With the condition of (1), slide the flap COMPL fuel to the vehicle rear as shown in the figure, and release the guide.
- 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.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe protector.
- While pressing the claw (A), turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to unlock and remove it.
- Disconnect the ring clips.
- 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 . - 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 .
- Attach the protective tape (a) to the panel side outer.
- Release the claw (b) from vehicle inside, and pull out the saucer COMPL toward yourself, then release the claw (c).
- 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.