U.S.A. And CANADA: 2WD: Notes

Level the vehicle.
Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
Drain the fuel. (See FUEL DRAINING PROCEDURE .)
Using the following procedure:
6:4 split type
- Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4:2:4 split type
- Set the rear seat aside as shown in the figure. (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Partially peel back the floor mat as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Floor Mat
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Service Hole Cover And Screws
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the following parts:
- Fuel pump unit connector
- Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the floor under cover. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the HO2S connector.
Remove the TWC and HO2S as a single unit. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .)

Fig 4: Exploded View Of Fuel Tank - U.S.A. And Canada (2WD)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Joint hose (See Joint hose installation note .)
2	Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3	Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4	Fuel tank strap
5	Fuel tank insulator (See Fuel tank insulator removal note .)
6	Fuel tank (See Fuel tank removal note .)
7	Pressure control valve (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8	Breather hose (See Breather hose installation note .)
9	Fuel pump unit (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)