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Fuel Lid: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  2. Remove the trunk trim panel side RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>TRUNK ROOM TRIM>REMOVAL
  3. Remove the lock assembly fuel.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Release the claws, and remove the lock assembly fuel.
      G14612809Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the flap outer.
    1. Insert a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape or a cloth so that it comes in touch with the claw on the flap outer side.
    2. Use a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool to lever off the claw toward the flap outer side at the end of the flap outer.
    3. With the condition of step (2), slide the flap outer toward the vehicle outside to release the claw and guide.
      G13226905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the fuel filler cap.
    NOTE:

    The clip of the fuel filler cap cannot be reused, therefore, do not remove the clip unless the saucer COMPL is replaced. 

  6. Remove the fuel filler pipe protector.
    1. While pressing the claw (A), turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to unlock and remove it.
      G13618551Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Release the claws and then remove the ring clip.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse the ring clip and replace with a new part, because engagement of the claw weakens. 

    G11246350Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the saucer COMPL.
    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to damage by forcibly prying at the rubber portion with a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool. 

    1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the panel side outer.
    2. Release the claw (b) from vehicle inside, and pull out the saucer COMPL toward yourself, then release the claw (c).
      G13226908Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the rubber portion from the fuel filler pipe using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape, and pull out the saucer COMPL while tilting it toward vehicle front.
      G11246352Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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