Fuel Sub 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.

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Drain fuel. < Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the rear seat cushion. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 2: Locating Service Hole Cover Bolts
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Disconnect connector (A) from fuel sub level sensor.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Sub Level Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and jet pump tube (B). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines. >
Remove the rubber cap (C) from the nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Cap, Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Tube And Jet Pump Tube
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Remove the bolts and nuts which hold fuel sub level sensor protector and fuel sub level sensor upper plate to the fuel tank.

Fig 5: Locating Bolts Which Hold Fuel Sub Level Sensor Protector To Fuel Tank
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Fig 6: Locating Nuts Which Hold Fuel Sub Level Sensor Upper Plate To Fuel Tank
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Remove the fuel sub level sensor.