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Plastic Fuel Hose Installation Note

NOTE:

A checker tab is integrated with quick release connector for new plastic fuel hoses. The checker tab will be released from the quick release connector after it is completely engaged with the fuel pipe.

Fig 1: Removing Checker Tab From New Plastic Fuel Hoses
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

When the retainer is not removed, perform the following procedure.
1. Inspect the fuel pump unit sealing surface for damaged, replace the plastic fuel hose.
  - If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged, replace the plastic fuel hose.
2. Slightly apply clean engine oil to sealing surface of the fuel pump unit.
  
  Fig 2: Lubricating Sealing Surface
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Align the fuel pipe on the fuel pump unit and quick release connector so that the tabs of the retainer are correctly fitted into the quick release connector. Push the quick release connector straight into the retainer until a click is heard.
4. Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand and verify that it can move 2.0-3.0 mm {0.08-0.11 in} and it is connected securely.
- If quick release connector does not move at all, verify that O-ring is not damaged and slipped, and reconnect the quick release connector.
When the retainer is removed, perform the following procedure.