Subaru 2009 IMPREZA, Service Manual

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FU(H4DOTC)-78
Fuel Filter
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)
29.Fuel Filter
A: REMOVAL
WARNING:
Place “NO OPEN FLAMES” signs near the
working area.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to spill fuel.
• If the fuel gauge indicates that two thirds or
more of the fuel is remaining, be sure to drain
fuel before starting work to avoid the fuel to
spill.
• Be careful not to drop or apply any impact to
the fuel pump during work. This may deterio-
rate its performance.
NOTE:
The fuel filter is built in fuel pump assembly.
1) Remove the fuel pump assembly. <Ref. to
FU(H4DOTC)-73, REMOVAL, Fuel Pump.>
2) Remove the fuel level sensor and fuel tempera-
ture sensor. <Ref. to FU(H4DOTC)-75, REMOVAL,
Fuel Level Sensor.>
3) Disconnect the pump assembly connector from
the sub tank bracket assembly.
4) Cut off the tab holders connecting the sub tank
bracket assembly and the sub tank in four loca-
tions, and separate the two.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the sub tank.
NOTE:
If the O-ring is remaining on the sub tank, remove.
5) Disconnect the fuel piping connector from the
fuel filter assembly in two locations.
6) Push to compress the fuel filter assembly in the
direction of the arrow, remove clip (A), and sepa-
rate the sub tank bracket assembly and the fuel fil-
ter assembly.
CAUTION:
When separating the sub tank bracket assem-
bly and the fuel filter assembly, be careful not
to damage the ground wire.
7) Disconnect the connector from the pump assem-
bly.
FU-03849
FU-03850
FU-03851
FU-03852
(A)
FU-03853