Fuel Delivery & Evaporation Lines: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , Procedure, Fuel .>
Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Remove the floor mat. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Floor Mat .>
Disconnect the fuel delivery pipe and hose and the evaporation pipe and hose.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Delivery & Evaporation Lines
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
In the engine compartment, disconnect the fuel delivery hoses and evaporation hose.
1. Disconnect the quick connector of the fuel delivery line by pushing the ST in the direction of the arrow.
  ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER
2. Remove the clip, and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful not to spill fuel.
  - Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Line
    Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank .>
Separate the quick connector of fuel line.
1. Clean the pipe and connector, if they are covered with dust.
2. To prevent from damaging or entering foreign matter, wrap the pipes and connectors with plastic bag etc.
  
  Fig 3: Covering Connectors And Pipes With Plastic Bag
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
3. Hold the connector (A) and push the retainer (B) down.
4. Pull out the connector (A) from the retainer (B).
NOTE: Always use a new retainer except in use of engine compartment.

Fig 4: Identifying Quick Connector, Retainer And Pipe
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.