Cap Installation Note

Align the alignment mark of the fuel suction pipe bracket and the retainer notch as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Aligning Fuel Suction Pipe Bracket & Retainer Notch Marks
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Align the positions of the cap and retainer as shown in the figure, and tighten them one full rotation by hand.
- If the retainer and cap cannot be tighten by hand, remove the cap, verify that there is no damage or misalignment on the retainer and cap, and then tighten again.
CAUTION:
- The cap could be damaged if the SST is used with any play between the cap and the SST. Securely attach the SST so that there is no gap between the SST tabs and the side of the cap.
Fig 2: Aligning Positions Of Cap & Retainer
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While keeping the alignment mark and the retainer notch aligned, tighten the cap to the rotation angle and specified torque using the SST.
- If the specified torque cannot be obtained even when the cap is rotated to the specified rotation angle, replace with a new cap and retainer and repeat Step 3 .
Rotation angle

50-140° (Total angle for Step 2 and Step 3 is 410-500°.)

Cap tightening torque 80-135 N.m {8.2-13.7 kgf.m, 59-99 ft.lbf}