2016 Subaru BRZ Limited, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Tank Assembly (Fa20): Removal

  1. Fuel spill prevention procedure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM (FA20)  )
  2. Fuel draining (Refer to REMOVAL  )
  3. Disconnection of the battery ground terminal (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
  4. Separate type rear seat cushion Assembly RH removal (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
  5. Separate type rear seat cushion Assembly LH removal (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
  6. Rear floor service hole cover removal
    1. Push in the grommet to remove the grommet from the rear floor service hole cover.
    2. Remove the butyl tape and remove the rear floor service hole cover.
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Floor Service Hole Cover
      G10213513Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the fuel sub sender gauge connector.
      Fig 2: Locating Fuel Sub Sender Gauge Connector
      G10213514Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Rear floor service hole cover No. 2 removal
    1. Push in the grommet to remove the grommet from the rear floor service hole cover No. 2.
    2. Remove the butyl tape and remove the rear floor service hole cover No. 2.
      Fig 3: Locating Rear Floor Service Hole Cover No. 2
      G10213515Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
      Fig 4: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
      G10213516Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect the fuel delivery tube. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM (FA20)  )
      CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
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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.
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