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Fuel Tank: Removal

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WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
  1. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  2. Drain fuel. Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ground Cable And Battery
    G06648933Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat.
  5. Remove the clips (A) and seat cushion hooks (B), and turn over the floor mat (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Seat Cushion Hooks, Turn Over Floor Mat And Clips
    G06648364Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    1. Disconnect the fuel cord connector (A), and remove the clip (B).
    2. Remove the screw (C).
    3. Push the grommet (D) down and remove the service hole cover.
      Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Cord Connector And Clip
      G06648365Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 4: Locating Service Hole Cover Screws
    G06648936Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and fuel return tube (B). Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.
    Fig 5: Identifying Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Tube And Fuel Return Tube
    G06648937Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the rear wheels.
  10. Lift up the vehicle.
  11. Remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor from the rear housing.
    Fig 6: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor From Rear Housing
    G06648368Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor harness bracket from the upper arm.
    Fig 7: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket From Upper Arm Bolts
    G06648369Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the rear brake hose bracket from rear housing.
    Fig 8: Locating Bolt And Rear Brake Hose Bracket From Rear Housing
    G06648370Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the rear disc brake assembly and tie it to the body side of the vehicle.
    Fig 9: Locating Rear Disc Brake Assembly Bolts
    G06648371Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the parking brake cable from parking brake assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).
  16. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.
  17. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.
  18. Remove the clip (A) securing the fuel tank protector and heat shield cover.
  19. Remove the bolts (B) and nuts (C) securing the fuel tank protector, and remove the fuel tank protector.
    Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Tank Protector With Bolts And Nuts
    G06648373Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Remove the bolts and nuts securing the heat shield cover and remove the heat shield cover.
    Fig 11: Locating Heat Shield Cover Bolts And Nuts
    G06648374Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
    WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
    1. Support the rear differential with the transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolt and nut which secure rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm.
      Fig 12: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Bolt And Nut
      G05659511Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to the body.
      Fig 13: Locating Rear Suspension Assembly Bolts
      G06648376Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
  22. Disconnect the PCV drain hose (A) and PCV outlet hose (B) from the pressure control solenoid valve.
    Fig 14: Identifying PCV Drain Hose And PCV Outlet Hose
    G06648946Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the air vent hose from the fuel tank.
    Fig 15: Locating Air Vent Hose From Fuel Tank
    G06648947Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Disconnect the quick connector of the circulate tube from evaporation pipe.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 16: Identifying Quick Connector Of Circulate Tube From Evaporation Pipe
    G06648378Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 17: Locating Quick Connector
    G06648379Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), PCV inlet hose (B) and circulate hose (C) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
    Fig 18: Locating Fuel Filler Hose, PCV Inlet Hose And Circulate Hose
    G06648950Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  26. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from the fuel tank band, and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
    WARNING:
    • A helper is required to perform this work.
    • Fuel may remain in the fuel tank. This will cause the left and right sides to be unbalanced. Be careful not to drop the fuel tank when removing.
      Fig 19: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
      G06648381Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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