Fuel Tank: Removal

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

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
Drain fuel. Refer to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the second row seats. Refer to SECOND SEAT REMOVAL, Second Seat.
Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
1. Disconnect the connector (C).
2. Remove the bolt (A).
3. Push the grommet (B) down and remove service hole cover.
Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Bolt, Grommet And Connector
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Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Sub Level Sensor Bolts
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Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube. Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines.

Fig 3: Locating Quick Connector On Fuel Delivery Tube
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Remove the rear wheels.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the clip holding the harness.

Fig 4: Locating Harness Holding Clips
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Remove the rear suspension assembly. Refer to REAR SUB FRAME REMOVAL, Rear Sub Frame.
Disconnect purge hose (A), connector (B) and fuel filler hose (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Purge Hose, Connector And Fuel Filler Hose
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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.

Support the fuel tank with the transmission jack.
Remove the fuel tank band that holds the fuel tank.
Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Band
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