Fuel-Filler Pipe Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:

Highly pressurized fuel may spray out if the fuel line is cut. Due to the following dangers occurring with a fuel spray, always complete the "FUEL LINE SAFETY PROCEDURE " to prevent the fuel from spraying.
- Fuel may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.
- If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.
A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before draining fuel, make sure to discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.

CAUTION:

Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

Level the vehicle.
Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
Open the fuel-filler lid.
Remove the following parts:
1. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Partition board (See PARTITION BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM 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 .)

Step 1

Fig 1: Fuel-Filler Pipe Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Fuel-filler cap
2	Bracket

Step 2 (U.S.A. and CANADA specs.)

Fig 2: Fuel-Filler Pipe Components With Torque Specification (U.S.A. And Canada)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Protector
2	Joint hose (See Joint Hose Installation Note .)
3	Breather hose (See Breather Hose Installation Note .)
4	Fuel-filler pipe (See Fuel-filler Pipe Installation Note .)

Step 2 (Except U.S.A. and CANADA specs.)

Fig 3: Fuel-Filler Pipe Components With Torque Specification (Except U.S.A. And Canada)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Protector
2	Joint hose (See Joint Hose Installation Note .)
3	Breather hose (See Breather Hose Installation Note .)
4	Fuel-filler pipe (See Fuel-filler Pipe Installation Note .)