2012 Subaru Legacy RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Pump Control Unit: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the trunk trim panel assembly-side RH. (Sedan model) Refer to REAR QUARTER TRIM .
  3. Remove the right side rear quarter trim. (OUTBACK model) Refer to REAR QUARTER TRIM .
  4. Remove the fuel pump control unit.
    • Sedan model
      Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Control Unit Bolt And Nut (Sedan Model)
      G06651309Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • OUTBACK model
      Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump Control Unit Bolt And Nut (OUTBACK Model)
      G06651310Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the connector from fuel pump control unit.
  • Sedan model
    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Pump Control Unit Connector (Sedan Model)
    G06651311Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  • OUTBACK model
    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pump Control Unit Connector (OUTBACK Model)
    G06651312Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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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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