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Fuel Tank Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:
  • Repairing a fuel tank containing fuel is dangerous. Explosion or fire may cause death or serious injury. Always properly steam clean a fuel tank before repairing it.
  1. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" before performing any work operations to prevent fuel from spilling from the fuel system. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
  2. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove the second-row seat. (See SECOND-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the rear package tray lid (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY LID REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the sub-trunk
  7. Remove the third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove the third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Remove the cargo compartment light (See CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Remove the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Partially peel back the floor covering.
  14. Remove the service hole cover.
  15. Disconnect the fuel pump unit connector.
  16. Disconnect the quick release connector.
  17. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
    WARNING:
    • 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 a vehicle.
  18. Drain the fuel.
  19. Remove the flange nuts between the catalytic converter and pre-silencer, and between the pre-silencer and main silencer, to allow the insulator to be removed.
  20. Remove the rear under cover.
  21. Remove the insulator.
  22. Remove in the order indicated in the table in illustration.
    Fig 1: Fuel Tank Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G06760744Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  24. Inspect all parts by performing "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
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