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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20066 I, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEFUEL DELIVERYFUEL SYSTEM (L3, AJ)FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONPLASTIC FUEL HOSE REMOVAL NOTE
2006 Mazda 6 i, 4D Sedan, Automatic

Plastic Fuel Hose Removal Note

2006 Mazda 6 i, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Plastic Fuel Hose Removal Note
CAUTION:
  • The quick release connector may be damaged if the tab is bent excessively. Do not expand the tab over the stopper.
  1. Disconnect the quick release connector.
    1. Push the tab on the locking coupler 90°  until it stops.
    2. Pull the fuel hose straight back.
    NOTE:
    • The stopper may be removed from the quick connector. Take care not to lose it. Reinstall it to the quick release connector before reconnecting the fuel line.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Quick Release Connector
      G04324798Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • The locking coupler has two internal locking tabs which retain the fuel pipe. Be sure that the tab on the locking coupler is rotated until it stops to release two internal locking tabs.
  2. Cover the disconnected quick release connector and fuel pipe with vinyl sheets or the like to prevent them from being scratched or contaminated with foreign material.
    Fig 2: Covering Quick Release Connector
    G04324799Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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