Removal

1. Set the vehicle on the lift.




2. Drain fuel from fuel tank.




3. Remove rear seat cushion and turn up cover.




4. Disconnect connector of fuel tank cord from rear harness.




5. Push grommet which holds fuel tank cord on floor panel into the body side.
6. Lift-up the vehicle.




7. Remove rear exhaust pipe.

NOTE: To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC5-56 (Part No.004301003).




8. Remove muffler assembly.

NOTE: To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC5-56 (Part No.004301003).




9. Remove heat sealed cover.




10. Move clamp, and disconnect evaporation hose from canister.




11. Disconnect hose from joint pipe.
12. Disconnect connector from pressure control solenoid valve.




13. Disconnect connector from drain valve.




14. Disconnect hoses from roll over valve.




15. Remove bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket.




16. Remove rear differential assembly.




17. Remove rear crossmember.




18. Loosen clamp, and disconnect fuel filler hose (A) and air vent hose (B) from fuel filler pipe and air vent pipe.
19. Move clips, and disconnect fuel return hose (B) and evaporation hose (C).




20. Disconnect quick connector, and then disconnect fuel delivery hose (A).




21. While holding fuel tank, remove bolts from bands and dismount fuel tank.

WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.