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Fuel Level Sensor: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to spill fuel.
  • If the fuel gauge indicates that two thirds or more of the fuel is remaining, be sure to drain fuel before starting work to avoid the fuel to spill.
NOTE: The fuel level sensor is built in fuel pump assembly.
  1. Remove the fuel pump assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Pump.
  2. Disconnect the connector from the fuel filter assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filter Assembly Connector
    G06648420Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the harness from the hooks (A) on the fuel chamber assembly and remove the fuel temperature sensor (B) from fuel chamber assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Hooks And Fuel Temperature Sensor Of Fuel Chamber Assembly
    G06648421Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Press two claws (A) of the fuel level sensor, and slide the fuel level sensor in the direction of the arrow to remove the fuel level sensor.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor Claws
    G06648422Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.