fuel cap release MAZDA 6 2002 Workshop Manual Suplement

FUEL SYSTEM
F1–9
F1
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OUTLINEA6E391201006201•The fuel system is essentially carried over from that of the current Mazda6 (GG), except for the following. (See
Mazda6 Training Manual 3359-1*-02C.)
—A saddle type fuel tank has been adopted.
—A fuel pump (transfer) for fuel transmission has been added.
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STRUCTURAL VIEWA6E391201006202
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FUEL SYSTEM
7
5
4
3
6
1
2
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1 Fuel gauge sender sub-unit
2 Quick release connector (fuel tank side, transfer
hose part)
3 Non-return valve4 Quick release connector (fuel tank side, main fuel
pipe part)
5 Fuel tank
6 Fuel pump unit
7 Filler cap

F1–26
FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E391213350202
Warning
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and
damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, do not damage the sealing surface of
the fuel pump unit when removing or installing.
Caution
•Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly 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.
Note
•Since the fuel pump unit is integrated with the fuel filter, it needs to be replaced every 75,000 km.
1. Complete the “BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Complete the following in order to the work area.
(1) Loosen the bolt of the fuel tank strap.
(2) Lower the fuel tank to a position where the SST can be attached from the service hole cover.
4. Remove the rear seat cushion.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Complete the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
8. Complete the “Fuel Leak Inspection After Fuel
Pump Unit Installation.“ (See F1–28 Fuel Leak
Inspection After Fuel Pump Unit Installation.)
1 Service hole cover
2 Connector
3 Plastic fuel hose (fuel tank side, main fuel pipe part)
(See F1–27 Plastic Fuel Hose Removal Note)
(See F1–28 Plastic Fuel Hose Installation Note)
4 Plastic fuel hose (fuel tank side, transfer hose part)
(See F1–29 FUEL HOSE (FUEL TANK SIDE,
TRANSFER HOSE PART) REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
5Fuel pump cap
(See F1–27 Fuel Pump Cap Removal Note)
(See F1–28 Fuel Pump Cap Installation Note)
6 Packing
7 Fuel pump unit
3
7
1
4
5
2
6
80—90 {8.2—9.1, 60—66}
R
SST
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
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FUEL SYSTEM
F1–27
F1
Plastic Fuel Hose Removal Note
Caution
•The quick release connector may be damaged if the tab is bent excessively. Do not expand the tab
over the stopper.
1. Disconnect the quick release connector.
(1) Push the tab on the locking coupler 90
degrees until it stops.
(2) Pull the fuel hose straight back.
Note
•The stopper may be removed from the quick
connector. Take care not to lose it.
Reinstall it to the quick release connector
before reconnecting the fuel line.
•The locking coupler has two internal locking
tabs which retain the fuel pipe. Be sure that
the tab on the locking coupler is rotated until
it stops to release two internal locking tabs.
2. Cover the disconnected quick release connector
and fuel pipe with vinyl sheets or the like to
prevent them from being scratched or
contaminated with foreign material.
Fuel Pump Cap Removal Note
1. Using the SST, remove the fuel pump cap.
FUEL PIPE
STOPPER TAB
A6E3912W001
LOCKING TAB
A6E3912W002
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49 T042 001A
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F1–28
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Pump Cap Installation Note
1. Verify that the fuel tank mark is aligned with the
fuel pump unit mark as shown.
2. Using the SST, tighten the fuel pump cap without
shifting the mark.
Tightening torque
80—90 N·m {8.2—9.1 kgf·m, 60—66 ft·lbf}
Plastic Fuel Hose Installation Note
Note
•A checker tab is integrated with quick
release connector for new plastic fuel hoses.
The checker tab will be released from the
quick release connector after it is completely
engaged with the fuel pipe.
1. Inspect the fuel pump unit sealing surface for
damage and deformation, and replace as
necessary.
•If the quick release connector O-ring is
damaged, replace the plastic fuel hose.
2. Slightly apply clean engine oil to the sealing
surface of the fuel pump unit.
3. Align the fuel pipe on the fuel pump unit and quick
release connector so that the tabs of the retainer
are correctly fitted into the quick release
connector. Push the quick release connector
straight into the retainer until a click is heard.
4. Lightly pull and push the quick release connector
a few times by hand and verify that it can move
2.0—3.0 mm {0.08—0.11 in} and it is connected
securely.
•If quick release connector does not move at
all, verify that O-ring is not damaged and
slipped, and reconnect the quick release
connector.
Fuel Leak Inspection After Fuel Pump Unit Installation
1. Drive the vehicle.
2. Perform a quick start and a hard brake 5—6 times.
3. Stop the vehicle.
4. Verify that there is no fuel leakage near the fuel pump unit in the vehicle interior.
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CHECKER
TA B
NEW PLASTIC
FUEL HOSE
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OILOIL
PLASTIC FUEL HOSE QUICK RELEASE
CONNECTOR SEALING
SURFACE
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FUEL SYSTEM
F2–45
F2
BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDUREA6E401201006203
Warning
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leads are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and
damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the following “Fuel
Line Safety Procedures”.
Fuel Line Safety Procedures
Note
•Fuel in the fuel system is under high pressure when the engine is not running.
1. Avoid fuel line spills and leaks by completing the following procedures.
(1) Remove the fuel-filler cap and release the pressure in the fuel tank.
(2) When disconnecting a fuel line hose, wrap a rag around it to protect against fuel leakage.
(3) Plug the hose after removal.
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AFTER REPAIR PROCEDUREA6E401201006204
Warning
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and
damage. When installing the fuel hose, observe “Fuel Hose Installation” described below.
Fuel Line Air Bleeding
Caution
•Continuously cranking the engine for over 30 s can damage the battery and the starter.
1. Continue cranking the engine for 30 s and stop for 5—10 s until the engine starts.
Fuel Hose Installation
1. Verify that there is no damage or deformation on the fuel hose and fuel pipe when installing.
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FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E401242110201
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.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, do
not damage the sealing surface of the fuel gauge sender unit when removing or installing.
Caution
•Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly 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.
FUEL SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM
F2–47
F2
Plastic Fuel Hose Removal Note
Caution
•The quick release connector may be damaged if the tab is bent excessively. Do not expand the tab
over the stopper.
1. Disconnect the quick release connector.
(1) Push the tab on the locking coupler 90 degrees until it stops.
(2) Pull the fuel hose straight back.
Note
•The stopper may be removed from the quick
connector. Take care not to lose it.
Reinstall it to the quick release connector
before reconnecting the fuel line.
•The locking coupler has two internal locking
tabs which retain the fuel pipe. Be sure that
the tab on the locking coupler is rotated until
it stops to release two internal locking tabs.
2. Cover the disconnected quick release connector
and fuel pipe with vinyl sheets or the like to
prevent them from being scratched or
contaminated with foreign material.
Fuel Tank Gauge Cap Removal Note
1. Using the SST, remove the fuel tank gauge cap.
FUEL PIPE
STOPPER TAB
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LOCKING TAB
A6E3912W002
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49 T042 001A
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WARNING AND INDICATOR SYSTEM
T–27
T
FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E811860960201Fuel Gauge Sender Unit
2WD
•There are no changes from the current fuel gauge sender unit removal/installation procedure.
4WD
1. Remove the fuel gauge sender unit. (See F1–26 FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fuel Gauge Sender Sub-Unit
Warning
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and
damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, do not damage the sealing surface of
the fuel gauge sender sub-unit when removing or installing.
Caution
•Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly 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.
1. Complete the “BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Complete the following in order to the work area.
(1) Loosen the bolt of the fuel tank strap.
(2) Lower the fuel tank to a position where the SST can be attached from the service hole cover.
4. Remove the rear seat cushion.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Complete the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
8. Complete the “Fuel leak inspection after fuel
gauge sender sub-unit installation.“ (See T–28
Fuel leak inspection after fuel gauge sender sub-
unit installation.)
WARNING AND INDICATOR SYSTEM
1 Service hole cover
2 Connector
3 Plastic fuel hose (fuel tank side, transfer hose part)
(See F1–29 FUEL HOSE (FUEL TANK SIDE,
TRANSFER HOSE PART) REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
4 Fuel gauge sender cap
(See T–28 Fuel gauge sender cap removal note)
(See T–28 Fuel Gauge Sender Cap Installation
Note)
5 Packing
6 Fuel gauge sender sub-unit
3
1
4
5
6
2
80—90 {8.2—9.1, 60—66}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
R
SST
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