Mazda Mazda6 - Fuel System; Fuel Tank Removal;Installation

FUEL SYSTEM
F1–23
F1
FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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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.
Caution
• Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly 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”.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the fuel pump unit. (See F1–26 FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the fuel gauge sender sub-unit. (See T–27 Fuel Gauge Sender Sub-Unit.)
6. Siphon the fuel from the service hole.
7. Remove the presilencer. (See F1–30 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8. Remove the TWC. (See F1–30 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9. Remove the propeller shaft. (See L–5 PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
FUEL SYSTEM