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(HEV))>FUEL>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Drain fuel. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO(HEV))>FUEL>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) .
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL .
Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.

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Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.

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Disconnect the fuel delivery tube. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO(HEV))>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE D) .
Pull up and slide the rotation stopper hook (A) in the direction of the arrow, and remove the harness protector.

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Using the ST, remove the upper plate.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the fuel delivery tube with the ST.

Preparation tool:

ST1: ST FUEL PUMP (42099FL000)

ST2: ST CAM (42099FL010)

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Remove the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank.

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