Where is the fuel pump located on a Mazda Protege?
Where is the fuel pump located on a Mazda Protege?
The Mazda Protege uses an in-tank fuel pump assembly coupled with the fuel sending unit. Some in-tank fuel pumps are difficult to replace, because the fuel tank needs to be removed. However, the Protege has a convenient fuel pump access door mounted beneath the rear seat, which makes the process fairly easy compared with some other vehicles.
How do you relieve fuel system pressure in a protege?
Crank the Protege’s engine to begin relieving the fuel system pressure. Remove the rear seat cushion by pulling the straps protruding from beneath the seat. Remove the Phillips-head screws from the fuel pump access cover. Lift the cover away. Disconnect the visible electrical connection attached to the fuel pump access cover.
How do you replace a fuel pump mount?
Unhook the fuel supply and return hoses attached to the fuel pump. Note their position on the fuel pump; they need to be attached to the new fuel pump in the same way. Remove the screws from the fuel pump assembly. Lift the assembly out of its mount. Remove the old gasket from the mount and discard it. Wipe the contact area with a clean, dry rag.
How to remove negative battery cable from fuel pump?
Disconnect the visible electrical connection attached to the fuel pump access cover. Wait for the engine to stall, and then turn the engine off and remove the key. Open the hood and unhook the negative battery cable (-) with your pliers. Set the cable aside. Unhook the fuel supply and return hoses attached to the fuel pump.
The Mazda Protege uses an in-tank fuel pump assembly coupled with the fuel sending unit. Some in-tank fuel pumps are difficult to replace, because the fuel tank needs to be removed. However, the Protege has a convenient fuel pump access door mounted beneath the rear seat, which makes the process fairly easy compared with some other vehicles.
Crank the Protege’s engine to begin relieving the fuel system pressure. Remove the rear seat cushion by pulling the straps protruding from beneath the seat. Remove the Phillips-head screws from the fuel pump access cover. Lift the cover away. Disconnect the visible electrical connection attached to the fuel pump access cover.
Unhook the fuel supply and return hoses attached to the fuel pump. Note their position on the fuel pump; they need to be attached to the new fuel pump in the same way. Remove the screws from the fuel pump assembly. Lift the assembly out of its mount. Remove the old gasket from the mount and discard it. Wipe the contact area with a clean, dry rag.
Disconnect the visible electrical connection attached to the fuel pump access cover. Wait for the engine to stall, and then turn the engine off and remove the key. Open the hood and unhook the negative battery cable (-) with your pliers. Set the cable aside. Unhook the fuel supply and return hoses attached to the fuel pump.
How do you replace a fuel pump in a Mazda3?
The metal one has a little slide ring that only requires a screw driver and a hammer to remove. Make sure you pull the rear seat cushion up and disconnect the fuel pump connector. For a step by step procedure on how to replace the fuel pump, go to: http://www.4shared.com/folder/tF1dpg9H/_online.html and download the PDF file.
How do you replace a fuel pump assembl?
Wipe the contact area with a clean, dry rag. Insert the new fuel pump assembl, along with the new gasket. Tighten the mounting screws, reconnect the electrical connection and the supply/return hoses. Replace the fuel pump access cover. Tighten the cover’s screws. Replace the rear seat cushion. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
