Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1659

1. Remove the rear tire (RH).
2. Remove the spare tire.
3. Remove the main silencer (LH). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-
3.7] .)
4. Remove the main silencer insulator (LH).
5. To lower the rear crossmember, perform the following procedure:
1. Set the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor out of the way. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED
SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD] .)
2. Rear coil spring (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Lowered the rear crossmember. (See REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[AWD] .)
6. Remove the fuel-filler pipe.
FUEL TANK INSPECTION [MZI-3.7]
NOTE:
This inspection is for three rollover valves and fuel shut-off valve
integrated in the fuel tank.
1. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" before performing any work operations to prevent fuel
from spilling from the fuel system. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7].)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
3. To disconnect the fuel pump unit connector, remove the following parts:
1. Second-row seat (LH) (See SECOND-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Edge cover (See LONG SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Long slider cover (See LONG SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Rear heat duct No.3 (See REAR HEAT DUCT COMPONENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Disconnect the fuel pump unit connector.
4. Disconnect the quick release connector and the fuel pump unit connector. (See QUICK RELEASE
CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
5. Disconnect the joint hose. (See FUEL TANK INSPECTION [MZI-3.7].)
6. Disconnect the evaporative hose. (See FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
7. Remove the fuel tank with the fuel pump unit. (See FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[MZI-3.7].)
8. Perform the following procedure to verify the fuel tank air-tightness.
1. Plug the fuel pump unit pipe and port B.
2WD
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ENGINE Fuel System (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9