Removal & Installation (Miata)
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CAUTION:
Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.
- Relive fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Uncover the rear package trim.
- Remove the service hole cover.
- Remove in the order indicated in the illustration. See Fig 1.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .