Mazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel tank removal/installation

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Fuel and emission control systems / Fuel system / Fuel tank removal/installation

Warning

Repairing a fuel tank that has not been properly steam cleaned can be dangerous. Explosion or ire 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 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.

1. Level the vehicle.

2. Complete the BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE. (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE.)

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

4. Remove the fuel pump unit. (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.

6. Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Complete the AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE.)

Breather Hose Installation Note

Fit the breather hose onto the respective fittings, and install clamps as shown.

Joint Hose Installation Note

Fit the joint hose onto the respective fittings, and install clamps as shown.

After repair procedure

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 Leakage Inspection described b ...

Fuel tank inspection

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 connec ...

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