Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 404

FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]

2WD

1. Level the vehicle.

2. Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-

3.7].)

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

4. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

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.

7. Start the fuel pump using the following procedure.

WARNING:

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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.

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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.

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A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or
explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before draining fuel,
make sure to discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle
body.

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.

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Fig. 12: Identifying Schrader Valve Cap & Fuel Distributor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Using M-MDS

1. Connect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

3. Using the simulation function FP, start the fuel pump.

Fig. 13: Connecting M-MDS To DLC-2
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Without using M-MDS

1. Remove the fuel pump relay.

2. Using a jumper wire, short fuel pump relay terminals C and D in the main fuse block.

3. Connect the negative battery cable and operate the fuel pump.

CAUTION:



Short the specified terminals because shorting the wrong
terminal of the main fuse block may cause malfunctions.

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8. When essentially no fuel is being discharged, stop the fuel pump.

9. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

10. Remove the presilencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

11. To remove the fuel pump unit, remove the following parts:

1. Second-row seat (LH) (See SECOND-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

2. Edge cover (See LONG SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Long slider cover (See LONG SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

4. Rear heat duct No.3 (See REAR HEAT DUCT COMPONENT

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

5. Fuel pump unit (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

12. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.

13. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

14. Install in the reverse order of removal.

15. Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-

3.7].)

CAUTION:

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The fuel pump could be damaged if it is operated (fuel
pump idling) while there is no fuel in the fuel tank. Verify
the amount of fuel being discharged from the hose and
stop operation of the fuel pump when essentially no fuel is
being discharged.

Fig. 14: Identifying Main Fuse Block (Fuel Pump Relay)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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Fig. 15: Identifying Evaporative Hose Component, Fuel Tank, Fuel Tank Bracket, Fuel-Filler Pipe
& Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fuel-filler pipe protector removal note

1. Remove the rear tire (LH).

2. Remove the splash shield (LH).

3. Remove the fuel-filler pipe protector.

Fuel-filler pipe removal note

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