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Fuel Siphoning Procedure Using Fuel Pump

CAUTION:
  • Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.
  1. Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
  2. Disconnect the quick release connector as shown in the illustration. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (FUEL SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    G13174932Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the oil-resistant fuel hose connected to the SST to the disconnected quick release connector and collect the fuel into the gasoline container.
    G13174933Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the wiring harness between the oil-resistant fuel hose and the vehicle body using the following procedure.
    1. Strip off 10 cm {3.9 in} or more of the insulation from both ends of the wiring harness.
    2. Wrap the wiring harness on one side around the oil-resistant fuel hose.
    3. Connect the wiring harness on the other side to body ground securely.
  5. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank using the following procedure:
    CAUTION:
    • The fuel pump could be damaged if it is operated while there is no fuel in the fuel tank. Verify the amount of fuel being discharged from the hose and stop operation of the fuel pump when essentially no fuel is being discharged.
    1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
    2. Remove the fuel pump relay.
      G13174934Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      CAUTION:
      • Short the specified terminals because shorting the wrong terminal of the relay and fuse block may cause malfunctions.
    3. Using a jumper wire, short fuel pump relay terminals C and D in the relay and fuse block.
      G13174935Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Connect the negative battery terminal and operate the fuel pump. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  6. Remove the jumper wire to stop the fuel pump.
  7. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
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