1992 MAZDA PROTEGE fuel tank removal

F INDEX
23UOFX-01
1. Fuel pump 4. Check valve (Two-way)
Inspection.. .............................. page F-l 25 Removal I Inspection ............... page F-128
Replacement ........................... page F-l 27 Inspection ................................ page F-140
Disassembly / Assembly.. ........ page F-l 28 5. Check-and-cut valve
2. Fuel tank Inspection ................................ page F-141
Removal I Inspection I 6. Exhaust system
Installation.. ............................ page F-l 23 Removal / Inspection /
3. Separator Installation.. ............................ page F-l 36
Removal I Inspection I 7. Catalytic converter
Installation.. ............................ page F-l 28 Removal / Inspection /
Installation .............................. page F-136
F-4

FUEL SYSTEM F
FUEL TANK
Removal / Inspection / Installation
Warning
l Before performing the following operation, release the fuel pressure from the fuel system to
reduce the possibility of injury or fire. (Refer to page F-121 .)
l When removing the fuel tank, keep sparks, cigarettes, and open flames away from it.
l Before repair the fuel tank, clean it throughly with steam to remove all explosive gas.
1. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
2. Inspect the fuel tank components visually and repair or replace if necessary.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to
Installation Note.
7.8-l 1 N.m (80-l 10 cm-kg,
7.8-i 1 N-m (80-I 10 cm-kg, 89-95 in-lb) 69-95 in-lb)
N.m (m-kg, ft-lb]
23UOFX-107
Note
l Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before removing the tank.
1. Fuel pump cover 7. Fuel tank
2. Fuel pump connector Inspect for cracks and corrosion
3. Fuel hoses 8. Separator
Installation Note . ..., I .I,,,,I,I,.,.I.,,. page F-l 24 Inspect for cracks and corrosion
4. Evaporative hoses 9. Check valve (Two-way)
Installation Note ,..,..,................. page F-l 24 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page F-140
5. Insulator 10. Check-and-cut valve
6. Fuel tank straps Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page F-141
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F FUEL SYSTEM
MIN. 35mm (1..4 in) -/
23UOFX-10
NJ
23UOFX-l(
OBUOFX-1:
Installation Note
Fuel hoses
1. Push the ends of the main fuel hose, fuel return hose, and
evaporative hoses onto the fuel tank fittings at least 25mm
(1.0 in).
2. Push the fuel filler hose onto the fuel tank pipe and filler pipe
at least 35mm (1.4 in).
FUEL FILTER
Replacement
Low-pressure side (In-tank filter)
(Refer to page F-128.)
High-pressure side
The fuel filter must be replaced at the intervals outlined in the
maintenance schedule.
Warning
l Always work away from sparks or open flames.
1. Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel filter.
2. Remove the fuel filter and bracket.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Note
l When installing the filter, push the fuel hoses fully
onto the fuel filter.
F-l 24

FUEL SYSTEM F
DISCONNECT CONNECTOR
TO RELEASE FU5L PRESSURE
REAR SEAT C
23UOFX-11:
REPLACE
03UOFX-14s Replacement
Warning
l Before performing the following procedures, release
the fuel pressure from the fuel system to reduce the
possibility of injury or fire. (Refer to page F-121 .)
l When replacing the fuel system parts, keep sparks,
cigarettes, and open flames away from the fuel.
1. Push the rear seat cushion buttons and remove the cushion.
2. Remove the fuel pump cover.
3. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
4. Disconnect the fuel hoses.
5. Remove the fuel pump and fuel tank gauge sender unit as-
sembly.
Caution
l Secure the fuel hoses tightly.
+ Use a new seal rubber.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER T
03UOTX-12
32.51
2
03UOTX-122
PROTEGli
32.58
FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT
Removal / Installation
1. Remove the fuel hose from the fuel tank.
2. Remove the bolt and fuel tank.
3. Remove the fuel gauge sender unit.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspection
1. Remove the fuel tank gauge unit. (Refer to Section F.)
2. Disconnect the fuel gauge sender unit connector.
3. Check resistance while slowly moving the unit arm from point
F to point E.
4. If not correct, replace the fuel gauge sender unit.
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