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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002FORESTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)FUEL FILLER PIPEREMOVAL

2002 Subaru Forester Base

Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

2002 Subaru Forester BaseSECTION Removal

Set the vehicle on the lift.
Drain fuel from fuel tank. Refer to DRAINING OF FUEL .
Remove screws which install fuel filler pipe on filler lid .

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Pipe Screws
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Remove wheel nuts of rear right side.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove rear right side wheel.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Right Side Wheel
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Remove bolts which install protector cover on body.

Fig 3: Removing Protector Cover Bolts
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While releasing the under side of protector cover from hook, remove it.

Fig 4: Removing Protector Cover
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Disconnect evaporation hoses from pipes.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Evaporation Hoses
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Lift-up the vehicle more.
Remove two evaporation hoses from clip.

Fig 6: Removing Two Evaporation Hoses From Clip
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Disconnect evaporation hose from joint pipe.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Joint Pipe
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Loosen clamp, and disconnect fuel filler hose from fuel filler pipe.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose
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Remove fuel filler pipe to under side of vehicle.

Fig 9: Removing Fuel Filler Pipe
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