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Fuel Tank Removal/Installation: Notes

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.
  1. Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION (+)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank. (See FUEL SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX (+)
  4. Remove the middle pipe (BP) or the presilencer (BP WITH TC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (BP) (+) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (BP WITH TC) (+)
  5. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (+)
  6. Remove the power plant frame. (See MANUAL TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (+) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (+)
  7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION (+)
    Fig 1: Installing Fuel Tank & Torque Specifications
    G03637815Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.