Fuel tank (Mazda BT-50 (1))

Removal and installation

Warning: Repairing a fuel tank that has not been properly steam cleaned can be dangerous. A tank explosion or fire can cause serious injury or death.

Note: see picture "Removal and installation the fuel tank".

1. Place the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface.

2. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.

3. Follow the procedures described in the section "Before carrying out repair work".

4. Unscrew the drain plug and drain the fuel into a suitable container.

5. Remove the tailgate.

6. Remove the parts in the order they are numbered in the figure "Removal and installation the fuel tank".

7. Installation of parts during assembly is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

8. Follow the procedures described in the section "After the repair work has been completed".

Note on installing the fuel filler pipe connecting hose

1. Push the hose until it touches the side of the fuel tank, then insert the tube into the hose to a distance of 35 mm.

2. Install the clamps as shown in the figure.

Note on installing the vent hose, fuel hose, and evaporative emission system hose

When installing, it is necessary to push the hoses onto the tubes at a distance of at least 25 mm.

Install the clamps as shown in the figure.

Examination

Note: The test is performed on the fuel tank, the safety valve of which is removed.

1. Follow the procedures described in the section "Before carrying out repair work".

2. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.

3. Remove the fuel tank.

4. Install the plug into the fuel level sensor fuel pipe port.

5. Install the plug into port "C".

6. Connect the hand pump to port "B".



7. Place the fuel tank on a level surface.



8. Create excess pressure of 5 - 6 kPa (38 - 45 mm Hg.).

9. Make sure that air comes out of the "A" connection.

If air does not come out of the "A" connection, replace both fuel tank relief valves and the three fuel hoses.





If air is not sucked into the fuel tank, replace both fuel tank relief valves and the three fuel hoses.

11. Turn the fuel tank upside down. Connect the hand pump to port "B" as shown in the figure.





12. Create excess pressure of 5-6 kPa (38-45 mm Hg.).

13. Make sure that air does not come out of the "A" connection.

(Based on website data: «MAZbook.ru»)

If air comes out of port "A", replace both fuel tank relief valves and the three fuel hoses.