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Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
NOTE: For the removal procedure of fuel filler lid, refer to "Fuel filler lid". Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>REMOTE OPENERS>REMOVAL>FUEL LID .
  1. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
  2. Drain fuel. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) .
  3. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to release the lock (A) and remove it.
    G12391553Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear sub frame assembly. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>SUB FRAME>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the mud guard rear RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>MUD GUARD>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the fuel filler pipe.
    1. Disconnect the circulate tube (C). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE D) .
    2. Disconnect the drain tube (B). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE F) .
    3. Remove the drain tube from clip (D).
    4. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A).
    5. Remove the bolt securing the fuel filler pipe.
    G13224023Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the nuts which secure the fuel filler pipe assembly, and remove the fuel filler pipe assembly from underneath of the vehicle.
G11252942Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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