Remove Fuel Distributor: Notes

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WARNING:

Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel can easily ignite which could cause serious injury or death, and damage to equipment.
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 servicing the fuel system, make sure to discharge static electricity by touching a vehicle.

CAUTION:

When removing the fuel distributors, the airtightness of the fuel injectors is lost. Always replace all new fuel injector stopper rings, O-rings, back-up rings, spacers, and teflon seals.
Do not remove the fuel pressure sensor from the fuel distributor.

Fig 1: Fuel Distributor Bolt With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Step	Part name
1	Connector	-
2	Bolt (See Bolt installation note )	23 N.m {2.35 kgf.m, 16.95 ft.lb}
3	Fuel distributor (See FUEL DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION NOTE )	-