Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 116

FUEL TANK REMOVAL NOTE

1. Move the dust cover slightly out of the way.

2. Move the charcoal canister slightly out of the way. (See CHARCOAL CANISTER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)

INSULATOR REMOVAL NOTE

1. Push out the mandrel using a hammer and punch (2-2.8 mm {0.08-0.11 in} diameter).

CAUTION:

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Be careful not to damage the fuel tank when removing the rivet. If the
fuel tank is damaged, it may cause fuel leakage.

NOTE:

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The insulator is installed using rivets.

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When reinstalling the rivet, install the same rivet or M5 bolt and nut.

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Fig. 14: Pushing Out Mandrel Using Hammer & Punch
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

2. Remove the flange using a drill (5 mm {0.20 in} drill bit).

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Fig. 15: Removing Flange Using Drill
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

BREATHER HOSE INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Install the breather hose and clamp as shown in Fig. 16 .

Fig. 16: Installing Breather Hose & Clamp
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

JOINT HOSE INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Install the joint hose and clamp as shown in Fig. 17 .

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Fig. 17: View Of Joint Hose & Clamp
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

2. Install the clamp between the spool and stopper without overlapping the stopper.

FUEL TANK INSPECTION [LF]

1. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" before performing any work operations to prevent fuel

from spilling from the fuel system. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF] .)

NOTE:

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The two rollover valves built into the fuel tank and check valves (two-way)
built into the rollover valves are inspected in this inspection.

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