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Fuel Lid

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the trim panel assembly apron RH. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the speaker assembly woofer. (Model with speaker assembly woofer) Refer to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>WOOFER>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the lock assembly fuel.
    1. Disengage the connector and lock assembly fuel, and pull it to the rear side of the vehicle.
    2. Disengage the lock assembly fuel, and pull it to the rear side of the vehicle.
    G13226904Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. 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 (2), slide the flap outer toward the vehicle outside to release the claw and guide.
    G13226905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
    G11252940Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the ring clips.
    1. 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.
  10. 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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