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Removal & Installation (Tribute)

WARNING: DO NOT smoke or carry an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
  1. Relieve fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Lift the left rear seat cushion.
  4. Lift the access cover on the floor scuff plate to access one of the pin-type retainers. See Fig 1. Position the carpet aside.
  5. Remove the screws and the fuel pump module access cover. See Fig 2.
  6. Disconnect the harness connectors. See Fig 3.
  7. Disconnect the fuel and vapor lines from the fuel tank. See FUEL LINE CONNECTORS (B2300, B3000, B4000 & TRIBUTE) .
  8. WARNING: The fuel tank may be pressurized. Remove the fuel tank filler cap slowly. If a hissing sound is heard, wait until the condition stops before removing the fuel tank filler cap. If these precautions are not followed, fuel may spray and cause personal injury.
  9. Remove the gas cap.
  10. Using the Fuel Sender Wrench (310-069), remove the fuel pump module. See Fig 4.
  11. To install, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Fuel Pump Access Cover - Tribute (1 Of 2)
G00264362Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Removing & Installing Fuel Pump Access Cover - Tribute (2 Of 2)
G00264363Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Harness Connectors - Tribute
G00264364Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 4: Removing Fuel Pump - Tribute
G00264366Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.