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FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)]

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  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.

1. Verify that vehicle is level.

2. Complete the "BEFORE SREVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

4. Remove the front seats.

5. Remove the front scuff plates.

6. Remove the rear scuff plates.

7. Remove the console lower cover.

8. Loosen the parking brake lever installation bolts.

9. Partially peel back the floor covering until the service hole cover appears.

10. Remove the fuel gauge sender unit. (See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

11. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.

12. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

13. Install in the reverse order of removal.

14. Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

1 | Joint hose (See Joint Hose Installation Note)
2 | Breather hose (See Breather Hose Installation Note)
3 | Evaporative hose (See Evaporative Hose Installation Note)
4 | Fuel tank
5 | Fuel-filler pipe protector
6 | Fuel-filler pipe
7 | Nonreturn valve

## Evaporative Hose Installation Note

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

## Breather Hose Installation Note

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

## Joint Hose Installation Note

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