Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Removal/Installation

D-code 

• 60960A
  WARNING:

  • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
  • Highly pressurized fuel may spray out if the fuel line is cut. Due to the following dangers occurring with a fuel spray, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure" to prevent the fuel from spraying.
    • Fuel may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.
    • If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.
  • A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before performing work on the fuel system, discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.
  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.

1. Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [PYUL] ) (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [H3T] )
2. Drain the fuel. (See FUEL DRAINING PROCEDURE [PYUL] ) (See FUEL DRAINING PROCEDURE [H3T] )
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION )
4. Remove the second-row seat (LH). (See SECOND-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
5. Cut the floor covering. (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [PYUL] ) (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T] )
6. Remove the service hole cover. (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [PYUL] ) (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T] )
7. Disconnect the quick release connector. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (FUEL SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [PYUL] ) (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (FUEL SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T] )
8. Remove the fuel pump unit (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [PYUL] ) (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T] )
9. Remove using the procedure shown in the figure below.

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

   PART NAME DESCRIPTION
   
   

   Step	Part name
   1	Connector
   2	Fuel gauge sender unit (main)

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
11. Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [PYUL] ) (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [H3T] )