Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2127

Fuel Gauge Sender Unit (Sub)
Removal
WARNING:
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause
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serious injury or death and facility breakage.Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes.To prevent this, always
complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure", while referring to the "BEFORE SERVICE
PRECAUTIONS".
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause
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serious injury or death and facility breakage.Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes.To prevent this, before
performing the fuel gauge sender unit (sub) removal/installation, always complete the "Fuel leak
inspection after fuel gauge sender unit (sub) installation".
1. Follow the precautions before performing any work operations, and prevent the fuel from spilling from
the fuel system.
2. Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
WARNING:
A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or
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serious injury. Before draining fuel, make sure to discharge static electricity by touching a
vehicle.
CAUTION:
When the fuel gauge indicates 3/4 or more, the fuel level is higher than the installation surface of
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the fuel pump and the fuel suction pipe bracket. Due to this condition, fuel may spill or leak out
when performing this procedure. Before performing this procedure, always drain out fuel so that
the fuel tank is half full or less (according to the fuel gauge needle).
c. Disconnect the quick release connector (engine compartment side). (See QUICK RELEASE
CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
d. Attach a long hose to the disconnected fuel pipe and drain the fuel into a proper receptacle.
e. Ground check connector terminal F/P to the body using a jumper wire.
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