Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

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WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
Drain fuel. Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Identifying Ground Cable And Battery
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Open the fuel filler lid, and remove the filler cap.
Turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to unlock and remove it.

Fig 2: Identifying Filler Cap Turning Position
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Remove the rear wheel RH.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the rear mud guard RH. Ref. to REMOVAL , Mud Guard.
Remove the rear sub frame. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Sub Frame.
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), PCV inlet hose (B) and circulate hose (C) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Filler Hose, PCV Inlet Hose And Circulate Hose
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Disconnect the evaporation hose (A) from fuel filler pipe assembly and remove the bolts and nuts securing the fuel filler pipe assembly to the vehicle body.

Fig 4: Identifying Evaporation Hose
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Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly from the underside of the vehicle.