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Fuel Sub Level Sensor: Removal

WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill the fuel.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G01009047Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Lift-up the vehicle.
  3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Set a container under the vehicle and remove the drain plug from fuel tank.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Drain Plugs
    G01009048Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Tighten the fuel drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Installng Fuel Tank Drain Plugs
    G01009049Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear seat.
  6. Remove the service hole cover.
    Fig 4: Removing Fuel Sub Level Sensor Service Hole Cover
    G01009050Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Disconnect the connector from the fuel sub level sensor.
  8. Disconnect the fuel jet pump hose.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
    G01009051Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the bolts which install the fuel sub level sensor on fuel tank.
    Fig 6: Removing Fuel Sub Level Sensor Mounting Bolts
    G01009052Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 7: Removing Fuel Sub Level Sensor From Fuel Tank
    G01009053Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.