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Fuel Tank Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:
  • Repairing a fuel tank that has not been properly steam-cleaned can be dangerous. Explosion or fire may cause death or serious injury. Always properly steam clean a fuel tank before repairing it.
  • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, do not damage the sealing surface of the fuel pump unit when removing or installing.
  • A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before draining fuel, make sure to discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.
CAUTION:
  • Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.
  1. Level the vehicle.
  2. Complete the "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE". (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove the rear seat cushion.
  5. Remove the fuel pump unit. (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the fuel gauge sender unit.
  7. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.
  8. Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  9. Remove the propeller shaft. (4WD) (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  10. Remove the rear under cover (LR, RR).
  11. Remove the rear parking brake cable installation bolts, then move the rear parking brake cable out of the way.
  12. Disconnect the joint hose connected between the fuel tank and the fuel-filler pipe from the fuel-filler pipe.
  13. Disconnect the breather hose connected between the fuel tank and the fuel-filler pipe from the fuel-filler pipe.
  14. Disconnect the evaporative hose connected between the fuel tank and the charcoal canister from the charcoal canister.
  15. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Replacement Components [L3 With TC] With Torque Specifications
    G04859633Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  17. Complete the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
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