Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Drawing Note
1. Remove the fuel-filler cap and insert a hose into
the fuel tank through the fuel-filler pipe.
2. Siphon the fuel into a container by using a fuel
drawing pump.
Note
• For easier work, prepare a hose of following
size.
Specification
Outer diameter: 13 mm {0.51 in}
Length: 2160 mm {85.0 in} or longer
Joint Hose Installation Note
• Fit the joint hose onto the pipe over 35 mm {1.38
in}.
• Install clamps as shown.
12— 16 mm
{0.48—0.62 in}
Fuel Hose/Evaporative Hose Installation Note
• Fit each hose onto the pipe over 25 mm {0.98
in}.
Fuel Pipe Disassembly Note
1. Inspect that the fuel pipe joint area is free of
foreign material. Clean if necessary.
2. Squeeze the tabs of the retainer and disconnect
the fuel pipe connector.
W 6 U 1 1 4 W A 8
3. Cover the disconnected connector and pipe to
prevent them from scratched or contaminated with
foreign material.
RETAINER
W 6 U 1 1 4 W A 9
Caution
•
Removing the retainer from the
disconnected pipe will reduce the
effectiveness of the retainer. The retainer
must be replaced when any of the
followings applies.
1. Retainer has been removed.
2.
Scratches or damages observed on the
retainer.
3.
Fuel pump assembly has been
replaced.
4.
Fuel pipe has been replaced.
4. If removal of the retainer is required, remove it in
the following procedure.
Caution
•
Removing the retainer by using a tool can
damage the pipe and cause fuel leakage.
Remove the retainer by opening the tabs
outward by hand.
(1) Open the tabs of the retainer outward.
(2) Remove and discard the retainer.
W6U114WAA
12— 16 mm
{0.48— 0.62 in}
VIEW A VIEW B
W 6 U 1 1 4 W A D
0 1 -1 4 -4