2. Remove the spare tire.
3. Remove the main silencer (LH). (see
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-
3.5]
.)
4. Remove the main silencer insulator (LH).
5. To lower the rear crossmember, perform the following procedure:
1. Set the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor out of the way. (see
REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED
SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]
.)
2. Rear coil spring (see
REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Lowered the rear crossmember. (see
REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[2WD]
.)
6. Remove the fuel-filler pipe.
AWD
1. Level the vehicle.
2. Complete the "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE". (See
BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE [MZI-
3.5]
.)
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (see
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.5]
.)
4. Remove the engine cover. (see
ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.5]
.)
5. Remove the fuel line schrader valve cap.
6. Connect a long hose to the disconnected schrader valve cap and drain the fuel into a container used for
collecting gasoline.
Fig. 16: Identifying Schrader Valve Cap And Fuel Distributor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
7. Start the fuel pump using the following procedure.
Using M-MDS
2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel System (MZI-3.5) - CX-9
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