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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