How do you replace a fuel pump on a 2002 subaru impreza outback

SOURCE: fuse box location on 2002 Subaru

my books say there are two. one inside vehicle on drivers side below dash to the left of the steering wheel. the other is in the engine compartment on the drivers side by fender

Brandon Johnson

• 253 Answers
• Posted on Aug 09, 2009

SOURCE: Power steering pump replacement for Subaru Outback

REMOVAL

1. Remove ground terminal from battery.
2. Remove pulley belt cover bracket.

1. Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt and remove power steering pump drive V-belt.
2. Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.

1. Disconnect pipe C and suction hose from oil pump. CAUTION:

• Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt.
• To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.

1. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.

1. Place oil pump bracket in a vise, remove two bolts from the front side of oil pump. CAUTION: Do not place oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.

1. Remove socket from oil pump.
2. Remove bolt from the rear side of oil pump.

Steve Allison

• 5569 Answers
• Posted on Sep 10, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 1999 Subaru Outback Impreza Sport. The

If you have any of the large chain auto parts stores in your area, call them and ask if they do free scans; most do.
If Subaru has maintained the same procedures for a while, and you have checked fluids, etc., you can try resetting the light via the ignition switch:
-Turn on the ignition (don't start) - switch it rapidly between the 'ignition on' and 'ignition off' positions three times.
If the error has cleared itself (not uncommon), the check light will reset. If the problem is still present, it will either stay or come back on.
Our Su has done this a couple of times and with the scanner we have on hand, there was never any particular repeated problem. Just a computer glitch/hiccough -

SOURCE: Fuel Filter for a 2005 Subaru Outback

In 2005 Subaru moved the fuel filters to the fuel tank for both 4-cyl and 6-cyl cars. What is confusing is the statement in the owner's manual about replacement intervals; the statement actually only applies to 4-cyl cars. Even though the filter is mounted in the tank, this is still a replaceable element on 4-cyl, but not on 6-cyl. The 6-cyl filter element is part of the entire fuel pump assembly (a $300 assembly) and is not sold separately. Therefore the 6-cyl filter is intended to be a "lifetime" part, which really means it gets replaced when the fuel pump fails and the entire pump assembly is replaced.

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