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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2005OUTBACK I, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALFUEL SYSTEMFUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4SO)FUELPROCEDUREDRAINING FUEL
2005 Subaru Outback i, Standard

Draining Fuel

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Draining Fuel
WARNING:
  • Place "NO FIRE" signs near the working area.
  • Be careful not to spill fuel on the floor.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G03827756Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  4. Lift-up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the fuel tank protector.
  6. Set a container under the vehicle and remove the drain plug from fuel tank to drain fuel from fuel tank.
    Fig 2: Removing Fuel Tank Protector
    G03827757Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Tighten the fuel drain plug.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb) 

  8. Install the fuel tank protector.
    NOTE: Use a new nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    Nut 

    9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb) 

    Bolt 

    17.5 N.m (1.78 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb) 

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.