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BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

WARNING:

  • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.

  • Highly pressurized fuel may spray out if the fuel line is cut. Due to the following dangers occurring with a fuel spray, always complete the “Fuel Line Safety Procedure” to prevent the fuel from spraying.

    • Fuel may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.

    • If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.

  • A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before performing work on the fuel system, discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.

Fuel Line Safety Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)
2. Remove the fuel-filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
3. Remove the fuel pump relay.

4. Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump connector.
5. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)
6. Start the engine.
7. After engine stall, crank the engine 2 to 3 times repeatedly and verify that the engine idling condition is not maintained. (to relieve pressure in fuel pipe)
8. Switch the ignition to off.
9. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)
10. Install the fuel pump relay.
11. Connect the high pressure fuel pump connector.
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Free to use workshop manual for your 2015+ Mk4 'ND' Mazda MX-5

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