Safety Warning
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2002 Subaru Outback L.L.Bean Edition AWD F6-3.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Fuel Sub Level Sensor
REMOVAL
WARNING:
- Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
- Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
- During work procedures, if fuel tank is more than 3/4 full, be careful because fuel may spill.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Remove front side fuel tank cover.
4. Drain fuel from fuel tank. Set a container under the vehicle and remove drain plug from fuel tank.
5. Tighten fuel drain plug and install front right side fuel tank cover.
Tightening Torque: 26 Nm (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Tightening Torque: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
6. Raise rear seat and turn floor mat up. (Wagon model)
7. Remove rear seat. (Sedan model)
8. Remove service hole cover.
9. Disconnect connector from fuel sub level sensor.
10. Disconnect fuel jet pump hose.
11. Remove bolts which install fuel sub level sensor on fuel tank.
12. Remove fuel sub level sensor.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening Torque: 4.4 Nm (0.45 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
WARNING:
- Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
- Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
- During work procedures, if fuel tank is more than 3/4 full, be careful because fuel may spill.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Remove front side fuel tank cover.
4. Drain fuel from fuel tank. Set a container under the vehicle and remove drain plug from fuel tank.
5. Tighten fuel drain plug and install front right side fuel tank cover.
Tightening Torque: 26 Nm (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Tightening Torque: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
6. Raise rear seat and turn floor mat up. (Wagon model)
7. Remove rear seat. (Sedan model)
8. Remove service hole cover.
9. Disconnect connector from fuel sub level sensor.
10. Disconnect fuel jet pump hose.
11. Remove bolts which install fuel sub level sensor on fuel tank.
12. Remove fuel sub level sensor.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening Torque: 4.4 Nm (0.45 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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