Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 185

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FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)

FUEL

7) Lower the vehicle.
8) Remove the sub service hole cover.

9) Disconnect the connector from fuel sub level
sensor.

10) Disconnect the fuel jet pump hose.

11) Remove the fuel sub level sensor.

12) Drain the fuel from fuel tank by using a hand
pump.

WARNING:
Do not use a motor pump when draining the fu-
el.

13) After draining the fuel, reinstall the fuel sub lev-
el sensor.

Tightening torque:

T: 4.4 N·m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

NOTE:
If you have not removed the fuel tank yet, proceed
with the procedure below for installation. 

(1) Connect the fuel jet pump hose.

(2) Connect the connector from fuel sub level
sensor.

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(3) Install the sub service hole cover.

(4) Set the rear seat and floor mat.

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FUEL TANK

17.Fuel Tank

A: REMOVAL

1) Set the vehicle on the lift.
2) Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to FU(H4SOw/
oOBD)-45, RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE,
OPERATION, Fuel.>
3) Drain the fuel from fuel tank. <Ref. to
FU(H4SOw/oOBD)-45, DRAINING FUEL, OPER-
ATION, Fuel.>
4) Remove the holder clip which secures fuel tank
cord on bracket.

5) Disconnect the connector of fuel tank cord to
rear harness.

6) Push the grommet which holds fuel tank cord on
service hole cover into body side.

7) Separate the quick connector of fuel delivery (A)
and return hose (B).<Ref. to FU(H4SOw/oOBD)-
67, REMOVAL, Fuel Delivery, Return and Evapo-
ration Lines.>

8) Remove the parking brake cable.

(1) Remove the console box. <Ref. to EI-34,
REMOVAL, Console Box.>
(2) Remove the parking brake bracket, and
then disconnect the parking brake cable from
equalizer. <Ref. to PB-7, REMOVAL, Parking
Brake Cable.>

9) Remove the wheel nuts from rear wheels.
10) Lift-up the vehicle.
11) Remove the rear wheel.
12) Remove the front side protector.

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( B )

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13) Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.

NOTE:
To facilitate the removal, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC to matching area of rubber cushions in ad-
vance. 

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)

(1) Separate the rear exhaust pipe from center
exhaust pipe.

(2) Remove the right and left rubber cushions.

NOTE:
Be careful not to pull down the muffler.

(3) Remove the front rubber cushion, and then
detach the muffler assembly.

14) Remove the propeller shaft. <Ref. to DS-14,
REMOVAL, Propeller Shaft.>

15) Disconnect the connector from ABS sensor.

16) Remove the bolts which hold parking brake ca-
ble holding bracket.
17) Remove the parking brake cable from cabin by
forcibly pulling it backward.

18) Remove the bolt which holds parking brake ca-
ble holding bracket.

19) Remove the bolt which holds rear brake hoses
holding bracket.

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