Draining Fuel: Overview Subaru Outback BH

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1. Set vehicle on the lift.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable. (Scheme 16): Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
3. Lift-up the vehicle.
4. Remove front right side fuel tank cover. (Scheme 17): Removing Front Right Side Fuel Tank Cover
5. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
6. Set a container under the vehicle and remove drain plug from fuel tank. (Scheme 18): Draining Fuel From Fuel Tank
7. Tighten fuel drain plug and install front right side tank cover. Tightening torque: 26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb) (Scheme 19): Tightening Fuel Drain Plug Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb) (Scheme 20): Installing Front Right Side Tank Cover
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove sub service hole cover. (Scheme 21): Removing Sub Service Hole Cover
10. Disconnect connector from fuel sub level sensor. (Scheme 22): Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Sub Level Sensor
11. Disconnect fuel jet pump hose. (Scheme 23): Disconnecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
12. Remove fuel sub level sensor. (Scheme 24): Removing Fuel Sub Level Sensor
13. Drain fuel from fuel tank by using hand pump. WARNING: Do not use a motor pump when draining fuel.
14. After draining fuel, reinstall fuel sub level sensor. Tightening torque: T: 4.4 N.m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb) (Scheme 25): Reinstalling Fuel Sub Level Sensor NOTE: If you have not removed fuel tank yet, proceed with the procedure below for installation. Connect fuel jet pump hose. (Scheme 26): Connecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose Connect connector from fuel sub level sensor. (Scheme 27): Connecting Connector From Fuel Sub Level Sensor Install sub service hole cover. (Scheme 28): Installing Sub Service Hole Cover Set rear seat and floor mat.

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1. Set vehicle on the lift.
2. Release fuel pressure. See «RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE»(ref-178257-S00004179312005061300000), OPERATION, Fuel.
3. Drain fuel from fuel tank. See «DRAINING FUEL»(ref-178257-S18797214282005061300000), OPERATION, Fuel.
4. Remove holder clip which secures fuel tank cord on bracket. (Scheme 29): Removing Holder Clip
5. Disconnect connector of fuel tank cord to rear harness. (Scheme 30): Disconnecting Connector Of Fuel Tank Cord
6. Push grommet which holds fuel tank cord on service hole cover into body side. (Scheme 31): Installing Fuel Tank Cord Grommet
7. Separate quick connector of fuel delivery (A) and return hose (B). See «REMOVAL»(ref-178257-S25782686432005061400000) Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. (Scheme 32): Separating Quick Connector
8. Remove parking brake cable. Remove console box console. See «REMOVAL»(ref-175480-S36444997272005042100000), Console Box. Remove parking brake bracket and disconnect parking brake cable from equalizer. (Scheme 33): Removing Parking Brake Bracket & Cable
9. Remove trunk trim. (Sedan model). See «REMOVAL»(ref-175480-S31873902722005042100000), Trunk Trim.
10. Remove rear quarter lower trim. (Wagon model). See «WAGON»(ref-175480-S37616961952005042100000), REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.
11. Remove pipe protector. (Scheme 34): Removing Pipe Protector
12. Separate quick connector of evaporation pipe (A). See «REMOVAL»(ref-178257-S25782686432005061400000) Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. (Scheme 35): Separating Quick Connector Of Evaporation Pipe (A)
13. Remove wheel nuts from rear wheels.
14. Lift-up the vehicle.
15. Remove rear wheel.
16. Remove front side fuel tank cover. (Scheme 36): Removing Front Side Fuel Tank Cover
17. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler. NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to matching area of rubber cushions in advance. SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003) Separate rear exhaust pipe from front exhaust pipe. (Scheme 37): Separating Rear Exhaust Pipe From Front Exhaust Pipe Remove left and right rubber cushions. CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down muffler. (Scheme 38): Removing Left & Right Rubber Cushions Remove front rubber cushion and detach muffler assembly. (Scheme 39): Removing Front Rubber Cushion & Detach Muffler Assembly
18. Remove propeller shaft. See «REMOVAL»(ref-175738-S22939961772005042600000), Propeller Shaft.
19. Disconnect connector from ABS sensor. (Scheme 40): Disconnecting Connector From ABS Sensor
20. Remove bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket.
21. Remove parking brake cable from cabin by forcibly pulling it backward. (Scheme 41): Removing Parking Brake Cable Bolts
22. Remove bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket. (Scheme 42): Removing Holding Bracket Bolts
23. Remove bolts which hold rear brake hoses holding bracket. (Scheme 43): Removing Rear Brake Hoses Holding Bracket Bolts
24. Remove rear brake caliper, then tie it up to the body side of the vehicle as shown in figure. (Rear disk brake model) (Scheme 44): Removing Rear Brake Caliper
25. Disconnect brake pipes from wheel cylinder, (Rear drum brake model). See «DISC & DRUM»(ref-162794). (Scheme 45): Disconnecting Brake Pipes From Wheel Cylinder
26. Remove rear suspension assembly. WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work. Support rear differential with transmission jack. Remove bolt which holds rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm. (Scheme 46): Removing Rear Shock Absorber Bolt Remove bolts which secure rear suspension assembly to body. (Scheme 47): Removing Rear Suspension To Body Bolts Remove rear suspension assembly.
27. Remove rear side fuel tank cover. (Scheme 48): Removing Rear Side Fuel Tank Covers
28. Disconnect fuel filler hose (A) and fuel tank pressure sensor (B) hose. (Scheme 49): Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose & Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Hose
29. Disconnect air vent hose (A) from evaporation pipe assembly and disconnect evaporation hose (I) from pressure control solenoid valve. (Scheme 50): Disconnecting Air Vent Hose & Evaporation Hose
30. Support fuel tank with transmission jack, remove bolts from bands and dismount fuel tank from the vehicle. WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work. (Scheme 51): Removing Bolts From Bands

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1. Support fuel tank with transmission jack and push fuel tank harness into access hole with grommet.
2. Set fuel tank and temporarily tighten bolts of fuel tank bands. WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work. (Scheme 52): Temporarily Tightening Fuel Tank Bands
3. Connect air vent hose (A) to evaporation pipe assembly and connect evaporation hose (I) to pressure control solenoid valve. (Scheme 53): Connecting Air Vent Hose To Evaporation Pipe Assembly & Evaporation Hose
4. Connect fuel filler hose (A) and fuel tank pressure sensor hose (B). (Scheme 54): Connecting Fuel Filler Hose & Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Hose
5. Tighten band mounting bolts. Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb) (Scheme 55): Tightening Band Mounting Bolts
6. Install rear side fuel tank cover. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb) (Scheme 56): Installing Rear Side Fuel Tank Covers
7. Install rear suspension assembly. WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work. Support rear suspension assembly and then tighten bolts which secure rear suspension assembly. Tightening torque: T1: 172 N.m (17.5 kgf-m, 127 ft-lb) T2: 108 N.m (11.0 kgf-m, 80 ft-lb) T3: 66 N.m (6.7 kgf-m, 48 ft-lb) (Scheme 57): Installing Rear Suspension Assembly Tighten bolt which holds rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm. See «INSTALLATION»(ref-167883-S42130420882004120600000), Link Upper. Tightening torque: 157 N.m (16 kgf-m, 116 ft-lb) (Scheme 58): Tightening Rear Shock Absorber Bolt
8. Connect brake pipes to wheel cylinder, (Rear drum brake model). See «DISC & DRUM»(ref-162794). (Scheme 59): Connecting Brake Pipes To Wheel Cylinder, (Rear Drum Brake Model)
9. Install rear brake caliper, (Rear disk brake model). See «DISC & DRUM»(ref-162794). (Scheme 60): Installing Rear Brake Caliper (Rear Disk Brake Model)
10. Tighten bolt which holds rear brake hoses holding bracket. Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb) (Scheme 61): Tightening Rear Brake Hoses Holding Bracket Bolt
11. Install parking brake cable to cabin by forcibly pushing it forward.
12. Tighten bolts which hold parking brake cable holding bracket. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb) (Scheme 62): Tightening Parking Brake Cable Holding Bracket (1 Of 2) Tightening torque: 32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb) (Scheme 63): Tightening Parking Brake Cable Holding Bracket (2 Of 2)
13. Connect connector to ABS sensor. (Scheme 64): Connecting Connector To ABS Sensor
14. Install propeller shaft. See «INSTALLATION»(ref-175738-S42154478582005042600000), Propeller Shaft.
15. Install rear exhaust pipe and muffler. NOTE: To facilitate the procedure, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to matching area of rubber cushions in advance. SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003) Install left and right rubber cushions. (Scheme 65): Installing Left & Right Rubber Cushions Install front rubber cushion and attach muffler assembly. (Scheme 66): Installing Front Rubber Cushion & Attach Muffler Assembly Install rear exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb) (Scheme 67): Installing Rear Exhaust Pipe To Center Exhaust Pipe
16. Install front side fuel tank cover. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb) (Scheme 68): Installing Front Side Fuel Tank Cover
17. Install rear wheel.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Tighten wheel nuts to rear wheel.
20. Install parking brake cable. See «INSTALLATION»(ref-177136-S16891092612005052700000), Parking Brake Lever. (Scheme 69): Installing Parking Brake Cable
21. Install console box. See «INSTALLATION»(ref-175480-S02375529052005042100000), Console Box.
22. Connect fuel hoses and hold them with quick connector. See «INSTALLATION»(ref-178257-S16839780462005061300000), Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. (Scheme 70): Connecting Fuel Hoses
23. Connect evaporation pipe (A) and hold it with quick connector. See «INSTALLATION»(ref-178257-S16839780462005061300000), Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. (Scheme 71): Connecting Evaporation Pipe
24. Connect fuel jet pump hose. (Scheme 72): Connecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
25. Install trunk room trim. (Sedan model)
26. Install luggage room trim. (Wagon model)
27. Connect fuel jet pump hose. (Scheme 73): Connecting Fuel Jet Pump Hose
28. Connect connector to fuel sub level sensor. (Scheme 74): Connecting Connector To Fuel Sub Level Sensor
29. Install sub service hole cover. (Scheme 75): Installing Sub Service Hole Cover
30. Connect connectors to fuel tank cord and plug service hole with grommet. (Scheme 76): Connecting Connectors To Fuel Tank Cord
31. Install holder clip which secures fuel tank cord on bracket. (Scheme 77): Installing Holder Clip
32. Set rear seat and floor mat.
33. Connect connector to fuel pump relay. (Scheme 78): Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
34. Bleed air from brake system, (Rear drum brake model only). See «BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM»(ref-162794-S19445445962004061000000).
35. Adjust parking brake lever stroke. See «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-177136-S30625645882005052700000), Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).
36. Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. See «INSPECTION»(ref-178878-S42884673982005062300000), Wheel Alignment.