Fuel pump cap installation note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- The fuel pump unit will rotate and cannot be secured in the specified position if there is any gasoline on the gasket. Thoroughly wipe away all gasoline from the gasket.
- Mark the fuel pump cap and fuel tank at the points where the threading of each part begins so that the marks are easily visible when the cap is installed.
- Align the fuel tank and fuel pump unit alignment marks as shown in the figure.CAUTION:
- The fuel pump cap could be damaged if the SST is used with any gap 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.
- Set the SST as shown in the figure.
- Using the SST,
tighten the fuel pump cap within the following rotation angle and the specified tightening torque without shifting the alignment marks.
- If the specified tightening torque cannot be obtained, replace the fuel pump cap and gasket.
- If the specified tightening torque cannot be obtained after replacement of the fuel pump cap and gasket, replace the fuel tank.
- Fuel pump cap tightening torque 80--90 N.m {8.2--9.1 kgf.m, 59--66 ft.lbf}