Evaporative Hose Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- For type A, a checker tab is integrated with the quick release connector for new evaporative hoses. The checker tab will be released from the quick release connector after it is completely engaged with the joint port.
- Inspect the joint port sealing surface for damage and deformation, and replace if necessary.
- If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged, replace the evaporative hose.
- Slightly apply clean engine oil to the sealing surface of the joint port.
- Align the joint port with quick release connector so that the tabs of the retainer are correctly fitted into the quick release connector. Push the quick release connector straight into the joint port until a click is heard.
- Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand and verify that it can move 2.0-3.0 mm {0.08-0.11 in}
and it is connected securely.
- If the quick release connector does not move at all, verify that O-ring is not damaged and slipped, and reconnect the quick release connector.