Sub-Compartment Fuel Level Sensor

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Sub-Compartment Fuel Level Sensor

This sensor detects the level of the fuel in the sub side (the side without a fuel pump) of the fuel tank. Also, when the jet pump is operating, fuel in the sub side is drawn up and transferred to the fuel pump.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor And Float
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