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Fuel Lid: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the rear wheel RH. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the mud guard rear RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>MUD GUARD>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the trunk trim panel side RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>TRUNK ROOM TRIM>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the lock assembly fuel.
    1. Remove the remote opener lever.
      G00674227Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Release the claws, and remove the lock assembly fuel.
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  6. 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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  7. 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.
  8. Release the lock (A), and turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
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  9. 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.
    • Be careful not to damage the rubber portion of the saucer COMPL.
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  10. Remove the saucer COMPL.
    1. Remove the bolts and nuts securing the fuel filler pipe.
    2. Attach the protective tape to the positions shown in the figure.
    3. Pull the fuel filler pipe toward you while lifting it to remove from the vehicle.
      CAUTION: If the fuel filler pipe and the suspension arm may interfere with each other, wrap the target area with protective tape.
      G00674228Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Attach the protective tape (a) to the panel side outer.
    5. Release the claws (b) from inside the vehicle.
    6. Pull out the saucer COMPL toward yourself to release the claw (c).
      CAUTION: Carefully remove the saucer COMPL as removing it with an excessive force may result in the body panel deformation.
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    7. Remove the rubber portion from the fuel filler pipe using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape.
    8. Remove the saucer COMPL while tilting it toward the front of the vehicle and pressing the fuel filler pipe.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage by forcibly prying at the rubber portion with a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool.
      G11246352Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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