Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
FUEL TANK REMOVAL1. Release fuel pressure.
2. Remove fuel gauge unit and drain fuel from fuel tank with a hand pump.
WARNING: Do not use a motor pump when draining fuel.
3. Remove rear exhaust pipe.
a. Lift-up the vehicle.
b. Separate rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.
c. Separate rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
d. Remove bracket from rubber cushion, and remove exhaust pipe.
NOTE: To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of Subaru CRC 5-56 (Part No. 004301003).
4. Remove muffler assembly.
7. Loosen clamp, and disconnect fuel filler hose (1) from pipe.
8. Loosen clamp, and disconnect air vent hose (2) from air vent pipe.
9. Loosen clip and clamps, and disconnect fuel delivery hose (1), return hose (2) and evaporation hose (3).
10. While holding fuel tank , remove bolts from bands and dismount fuel tank .
WARNING: A helper is required to perform step 10.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Do the following:
1. When installing fuel tank , have a helper hold fuel tank while installing bands.
2. Before tightening band mounting bolts, connect fuel system hoses.
3. Install hose and hold down clips at positions indicated.
Tightening Torque: 1.0 + 0.5 - 0.0 N.m (0.7 + 0.4 - 0.0 ft-lb)
Type A: When fitting length is specified.
Type B: When fitting length is not specified.
(1) Fitting
(2) Clamp
(3) Hose
l: 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.039 - 0.157 in)
L: 20 - 25 mm (0.79 - 0.98 in)
(1) Hose
(2) Clip
(3) Pipe
Fuel Return Hose: L = 20 - 25 mm (0.79 - 0.98 in)
Evaporation Hose: L = 15 - 20 mm (0.59 - 0.79 in)
4. Tighten band mounting bolts.
Tightening Torque: 33 ± 10 N.m (25 ± 7 ft-lb)
7. Install muffler assembly.
8. Install heat sealed cover.
9. Install rear exhaust pipe.
10. Lower the vehicle, and connect connector to fuel pump.
11. Install access hole lid.