Fuel Flap

Open the fuel flap and remove the fuel filler cap.
Turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to unlock and remove it.

Fig 1: Turning Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
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Remove the trim panel - rear apron RH. (OUTBACK model) <Ref. to OUTBACK MODEL , REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
Remove the trim panel - trunk side RH. (Sedan model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Trunk Room Trim.>
Remove the cable assembly - fuel inside the quarter panel.
1. Turn the cable assembly - fuel counterclockwise and pull toward vehicle rear.
  
  Fig 2: Turning Fuel Cable Assembly
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Disconnect the ring clips.
CAUTION: Always replace with a new part, because engagement of the claw weakens.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Ring Clips
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Remove the saucer - COMPL.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage by forcibly prying at the rubber portion with a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool.
1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the panel side outer.
2. Hold the position shown in the figure with your hands, push the claw from vehicle inside and pull out toward yourself.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Saucer - COMPL Claws
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3. While pulling out toward yourself, remove the rubber portion from the fuel filler pipe using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with a protection tape.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Rubber Portion From Fuel Filler Pipe Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
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4. Pull out while tilting toward the front of vehicle.
Fig 6: Tilting Toward Front Of Vehicle
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Remove the flap - COMPL fuel from the saucer - COMPL.
1. Remove the nut and release the claws using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape.
Fig 7: Removing Flap - Compl Fuel From Saucer
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Remove the clips, and remove the fuel filler cap from the saucer - COMPL.
CAUTION: Always replace with a new clip, because engagement of the claw weakens.

Fig 8: Locating Fuel Filler Cap Clips
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