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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 196 (FUEL SYSTEM)FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONPLASTIC FUEL HOSE INSTALLATION NOTE
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Plastic Fuel Hose Installation Note

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Plastic Fuel Hose Installation Note
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  1. Inspect the plastic fuel hose and fuel distributor sealing surface for damage and deformation, and replace as necessary.
    • If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged or has slipped, replace the plastic fuel hose.
  2. Apply clean engine oil to the O-rings.
  3. Connect the plastic fuel hose by twisting it onto the fuel distributor until the garter spring at the plastic fuel hose is over the flared end of the fuel distributor.
    Fig 1: Connecting Plastic Fuel Hose And Fuel Distributor Sealing Surface
    G00991572Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Lightly pull and push the quick release connector by hand and verify that it is installed securely.
    Fig 2: Inspecting Quick Release Connector Installation
    G00991573Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the clip to the quick release connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Correct Method Of Clip Installation Over Quick Release Connector
    G00991574Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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