Fuel Pump: Removal

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

CAUTION:

Be careful not to spill fuel.
Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
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: Fuel pump assembly consists of fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel level sensor.

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 cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL .
Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Screws
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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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Disconnect the fuel delivery tube. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE D) .

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube
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Remove the ring nut using the ST.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the tube with the ST.
- Before setting the ST, move the tube above the ST.
Preparation tool:

ST: ST FUEL PUMP (42099FL000)

Fig 4: Removing Fuel Pump Cover Ring Nut Using ST
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Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.

CAUTION: Be careful not to let the arm and float of fuel level sensor contact the fuel tank.