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Fuel-Filler Pipe Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:
  • Highly pressurized fuel may spray out if the fuel line is cut. Due to the following dangers occurring with a fuel spray, always complete the "FUEL LINE SAFETY PROCEDURE " to prevent the fuel from spraying.
    • Fuel may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.
    • If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.
  • 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 SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
  3. Open the fuel-filler lid.
  4. Remove the following parts:
    1. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Partition board (See PARTITION BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
    Fig 1: Identifying Trunk End Trim And Covering
    G10951737Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Fuel-filler cap
    2 Bracket
    Fig 2: Identifying Protector, Joint Hose, Breather Hose And Fuel-Filler Pipe (USA And Canada)
    G10951738Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Protector
    2 Joint hose
    (See Joint Hose Installation Note .)
    3 Breather hose
    (See Breather Hose Installation Note .)
    4 Fuel-filler pipe
    Fig 3: Identifying Protector, Joint Hose, Breather Hose And Fuel-Filler Pipe (Except USA And Canada)
    G10951739Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Protector
    2 Joint hose
    (See Joint Hose Installation Note .)
    3 Breather hose
    (See Breather Hose Installation Note .)
    4 Fuel-filler pipe
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