Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Drain fuel. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) .
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
Open the fuel filler lid 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 rear sub frame assembly. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>Rear Sub Frame>REMOVAL .
Remove the rear mud guard RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Mud Guard>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose From Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly
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Disconnect the quick connectors for the drain pipe from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Quick Connector
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Fig 4: Locating Drain Pipe Quick Connector
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Remove the bolts and nuts which secure the fuel filler pipe assembly to the vehicle.

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the fuel filler pipe assembly from the underside of the vehicle.