Fuel Pump: Installation

1. Install fuel pump to assembly using NEW "O" ring, cap and spacer between fuel pump and outlet pipe (coat components with oil or gasoline before installing). See Fig 1 . After installing fuel pump to assembly, blow through outlet pipe (at top of assembly) toward pump to confirm sealing of "O" ring.
2. If air flows through pump, shake pump several times to dislodge check ball. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
   Fig 1: Installing Fuel Pump (Miata, Protege & 323)

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

1. Replace fuel hose between pump and outlet pipe (DO NOT apply excessive force when installing onto pump nipple). Install hose clamps so each clamp is located .1" (3 mm) from end of hose, and hose clamp tabs are positioned around circumference of hose. See Fig 1 .
2. Install pump with terminals positioned in relation to assembly frame. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Installing Fuel Pump (MPV & MX-3)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Clean seal area on tank and assembly flange. Lightly coat NEW "O" ring with molybdenum grease. Install seal in groove. Carefully install assembly into fuel tank, ensuring filter is not damaged and seal remains in groove. Install and turn lock ring clockwise until tight using Fuel Tank Lock Ring Wrench (T86T-9275-A). Install fuel tank.