Removal
1. Set the vehicle on the lift.2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to fuel pressure release.
3. Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
4. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
5. Disconnect battery ground cable.
6. Remove rear seat cushion. (Sedan model).
7. Move rear seat cushion forward. (Wagon model)
8. Disconnect connector of fuel tank cord from rear harness.
9. Push grommet which holds fuel tank cord on floor panel into the body side.
10. Lift-up the vehicle.
11. Remove rear exhaust pipe.
1. Separate rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.
2. Separate rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
3. Remove bracket from rubber cushion, and remove exhaust pipe.
NOTE: To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC5-56 (Part No.004301003).
12. Remove muffler assembly.
NOTE: To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC5-56 (Part No.004301003).
13. Remove heat sealed cover.
14. Move clamp, and disconnect evaporation hose from canister.
15. Disconnect hose from joint pipe.
16. Disconnect connector from pressure control solenoid valve.
17. Disconnect connector from drain valve.
18. Disconnect hoses from roll over valve.
19. Remove bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket.
20. Remove rear differential assembly.
1. Remove rear axle shafts from rear differential assembly.
2. Remove rear differential front cover.
3. Remove propeller shaft.
4. Remove lower differential bracket.
5. Set transmission jack under rear differential.
6. Remove bolts which install rear differential onto rear crossmember.
21. Remove rear crossmember.
22. Loosen clamp, and disconnect fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B) from fuel tiller pipe and air vent pipe.
23. Move clips, and disconnect fuel return hose B. and evaporation hose (C).
24. Disconnect quick connector, and then disconnect fuel delivery hose (A).
25. While holding fuel tank, remove bolts from bands and dismount fuel tank.
WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.