Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 118

Fig. 21: Identifying Fuel Pump Unit (With Torque Specifications)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION" (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF] .)

FUEL LEAKAGE INSPECTION AFTER PUMP UNIT INSTALLATION

1. Before installing the fuel tank, verify that there is no leakage when a pressure of 5.9 kPa {44 mmHg, 1.7

inHg} is applied to the fuel tank.

2. Install the fuel tank. (See FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)

3. Drive the vehicle starting from a standstill and brake suddenly five to six times at a low speed.

4. Stop the vehicle and verify from outside the vehicle that there is no fuel leakage around the fuel pump

unit.

FUEL PUMP UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [LF]

WARNING:



Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and
cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate

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1. Disassemble in the order indicated in Fig. 22 .

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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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Fig. 22: View Of Fuel Pump Unit Components
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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FUEL PUMP UNIT INSPECTION [LF]

FUEL PUMP OPERATION INSPECTION

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

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

2. Remove the fuel-filler cap.

3. Start the fuel pump using the following procedure:

Using M-MDS

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

WARNING:



Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the
pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and
facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent
this, always complete the "

FUEL LINE SAFETY PROCEDURE

", while

referring to BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF] .



Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the
pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and
facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent
this, before performing the fuel pump unit removal/installation,
always complete the "Fuel Leak Inspection After Fuel Pump Unit
Installation".



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.

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