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11) On AWD model, after removing fuel sub meter unit,
drain fuel from there.
WARNING:
Do not use a motor pump when draining fuel.
2. On-Car Services
A: MEASUREMENT OF FUEL PRESSURE
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Connect connector to fuel pump.
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3) Disconnect fuel delivery hoses from fuel filter, and con-
nect fuel pressure gauge.
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4) Start the engine.
5) Measure fuel pressure while disconnecting pressure
regulator vacuum hose from collector chamber.
Fuel pressure:
235 — 265 kPa (2.4 — 2.7 kg/cm
2, 34 — 38 psi)
6) After connecting pressure regulator vacuum hose, mea-
sure fuel pressure.
Fuel pressure:
177 — 206 kPa (1.8 — 2.1 kg/cm
2, 26 — 30 psi)
WARNING:
Before removing fuel pressure gauge, release fuel
pressure.
NOTE:
If out of specification as measured at step 6), check or
replace pressure regulator and pressure regulator vacuum
hose.
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3. Fuel Tank
A: REMOVAL
1) Release fuel pressure.
2) Drain fuel from fuel tank.
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3) Remove rear exhaust pipe.
(1) Lift-up the vehicle.
(2) Separate rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust
pipe.
(3) Separate rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
(4) 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)
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4) Remove muffler assembly.
NOTE:
To facilitate the removal of parts, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC5-56 (Part No. 004301003)
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5) Remove rear differential assembly. (AWD model)
(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.
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6) Remove rear crossmember. (AWD model)
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7) Loosen clamp, and disconnect fuel filler hose from pipe.
8) Loosen clamp, and disconnect air vent hose from air
vent pipe.
1Fuel filler hose
2Air vent hose
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9) Loosen clip and clamps, and disconnect fuel delivery
hose
1, return hose2and evaporation hose3.
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10) While holding fuel tank, remove bolts from bands and
dismount fuel tank.
WARNING:
A helper is required to perform step 10).
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Do the fol-
lowing:
1) When installing fuel tank, have a helper hold fuel tank
while installing bands.
2) Before tightening band mounting bolts, connect fuel
system hoses.
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