Genuine Mazda Protege Fuel Tank

Mazda Protege Fuel Tank Parts and Q&A

• Fuel Tank
  BL8M-42-110B
  Q: Is it easier to perform this procedure with an empty fuel tank, and what steps should be taken if the drain plug cannot be removed on Mazda Protege?

  A:

  The latter is far easier to do when the fuel tank is empty and this can be done with a drain plug available on some models. In case the drain plug is not removable, defer the work until the tank is empty or pump out the gas in a siphoning kit found in most auto parts stores. Start by taking out the fuel filler cap to release fuel tank pressure and also take out the cable attached to the negative terminal of the battery. In case of a full or almost full tank, empty the fuel into a suitable container and disconnection of the electrical connector and fuel lines at the Fuel Pump. The second step is to lift the vehicle and sit it safely on jackstands, and before you continue, you have to become conversant with the design of the fuel tank assembly. Take out the insulator on the front of the fuel tank and hold the tank with a floor jack, you should place a heavy plank between the jack head and the tank. Unscrew the fuel lines and evaporative hoses on the tank, but be sure to screw the hoses so the fuel system is not leaked and contaminated. Unscrew the fuel tank retaining straps bolts and then unscrew the tank out of the car. Removal is the opposite of installation.
• Fuel Tank
  BJ0E-42-110J
  Q: Should repairs to the fuel tank or filler neck be carried out by a professional due to the risks of explosive fumes on Mazda Protege?

  A:

  Repairs of the fuel tank or filler neck are to be done by the experienced individual as repairing such sensitive and risky task of explosive fumes is always left even after cleaning and flushing fuel system and it may cause ignition during the repair process. When the fuel tank is taken out of the vehicle, it should not be put in a place with sparks or open flame that can cause the fumes to ignite, and care must be taken in garages where the appliances are of the gas-type.