Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 98

Fig. 42: View Of Type B Components 
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3. Cover the disconnected quick release connector and joint port with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to 

prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.  

TYPE C REMOVAL 

1. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" and remove dirt from the connecting surfaces before 

performing any work operations. 

2. Set the SST parallel to the quick release connector. 

CAUTION:



Be careful not to damage the pipe when unlocking the retainer. 

NOTE:



If the quick release connector is removed, replace the retainer with a new 
one.  

NOTE:



The retainer is attached to the pipe even after the connector is 
disconnected.  

NOTE:



The quick release connector can be removed by pushing the center 
of the retainer tabs.  

 

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Fig. 43: Disconnecting Quick Release Connector 
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3. Hold the center of the retainer tabs with the SST ends and press the retainer.  

4. Pull the connector side and disconnect the quick release connector.  

5. Raise a retainer tab using the SST and remove the retainer. 

 

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Fig. 44: Raising Retainer Tab Using SST 
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6. Cover the disconnected quick release connector and joint port with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to 

prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.  

TYPE D REMOVAL 

1. Release the locks between the retainer and joint port by pressing each retainer lock one by one using a 

flathead screwdriver or a similar tool. 

CAUTION:



When releasing the retainer locks, take extreme care not to damage 
the evaporative hose.  

 

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Fig. 45: Releasing Locks Between Retainer & Joint Port 
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2. Pull out the hose straight from the joint port and disconnect it. 

3. Cover the disconnected quick release connector and joint port with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to 

prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.  

TYPE A INSTALLATION 

NOTE:



The retainer is attached to the pipe even after the connector is 
disconnected.  

NOTE:



If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged or has slipped, replace 
the evaporative hose.  



A checker tab is integrated with the quick release connector for new 
evaporative hoses. Remove the checker tab from the quick release 
connector after the connector is completely engaged with the joint port. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Emission System - MX-5 Miata