Fuel Line Connectors (MAZDA6, MPV, Protege & Protege5): Disconnect

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CAUTION: The quick release connector may be damaged if the tab is bent excessively. Do not expand the tab over the stopper.

Push the tab on the locking coupler 90 degrees until it stops.
Pull the fuel hose straight back.
NOTE: The stopper may be removed from the quick connector. Take care not to lose it. Reinstall it to the quick release connector before reconnecting the fuel line. See Fig 1.

NOTE: The locking coupler has two internal locking tabs which retain the fuel pipe. See Fig 2. Be sure that the tab on the locking coupler is rotated until it stops to release 2 internal locking tabs.
Cover the disconnected quick release connector and fuel pipe with vinyl sheets or the like to prevent them from being scratched or contaminated with foreign material. See Fig 3.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plastic Fuel Hose - Mazda6, MPV, Protege & Protege5 (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Plastic Fuel Hose - Mazda6, MPV, Protege & Protege5 (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Disconnecting Plastic Fuel Hose - Mazda6, MPV, Protege & Protege5 (3 Of 3)

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