lemon-mirror:
Home >> Subaru >> 2017 >> Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Engine Control Systems >> Fuel Injection System >> Fuel Tank >> Removal

Fuel Tank: 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.
  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. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>Rear Seat>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Service Hole Cover Bolts
    G11252925Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
    G11252926Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Lift up the vehicle.
  8. Remove the fuel tank protector. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Tank Protector>REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL . Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>Muffler>REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential (T-type)>REMOVAL . Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>Rear Differential (VA-type)>REMOVAL .
  11. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Assembly Hose
    G11252927Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Disconnect the vent tube (A) from the canister. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE F) .
  13. Disconnect the circulate tube (B) from the fuel tank. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE D) .
    Fig 4: Identifying Canister Vent Tube And Fuel Tank Circulate Tube
    G11252928Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Disconnect the fuel delivery tube from the fuel delivery pipe. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel Delivery and Evaporation Lines>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE A) .
    Fig 5: Locating Fuel Delivery Tube
    G11252929Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from the fuel tank band, and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
    CAUTION:
    • A helper is required to perform this work.
    • Since one side of the fuel tank is heavier than the other side, be careful not to drop it.
    Fig 6: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
    G11252930Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the fuel tank band bracket.
Fig 7: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bracket Bolts
G11252931Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
· About lemon-mirror