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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 .
  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 third-row seats. Ref. to SEATS>THIRD SEAT>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the trim panel assembly apron RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the lock assembly fuel.
    1. Disengage the lock assembly fuel, and pull it to the rear side of the vehicle.
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  5. Remove the mud guard rear RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>MUD GUARD>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the drain filter assembly. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DOTC)>DRAIN FILTER>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the flap COMPL fuel.
    1. Release the claws using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape or a cloth.
    2. With the condition of (1), slide the flap COMPL fuel to the vehicle rear as shown in the figure, and release the guide.
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  8. 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.
  9. 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.
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  10. Disconnect the ring clips.
    1. 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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  11. 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).
      G12399046Courtesy 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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