Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal
WARNING:
Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill fuel.
NOTE:
- Components : Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>FUEL FILLER PIPE .
- For the removal procedure of fuel filler lid, refer to "Fuel Lid" . Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>FUEL LID>REMOVAL .
- Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
- Drain fuel. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) .
- Open the fuel filler lid.
- Remove the fuel filler cap.
- Release the lock (A), and turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
- Remove the rear sub frame assembly. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>SUB FRAME>REMOVAL .
- Remove the mud guard rear RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>MUD GUARD>REMOVAL .
- Remove the fuel filler pipe.
- Disconnect the drain tube (B). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE F) .
- Disconnect the circulate tube (C). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE D) .
- Remove the drain tube from clip (D).
- Remove the bolt securing the fuel filler pipe.
- Remove the nut securing the fuel filler pipe.
- Remove the fuel filler pipe from the underside of the vehicle.