Mazda RX-8 Manual page 394

5. Inspect all parts by performing the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE". (See AFTER REPAIR
PROCEDURE .)
Fuel Tank Side (Except for Fuel Shut-off/Rollover Valve)
Removal
1. Follow the before repair procedure and perform the fuel line safety procedure. (See BEFORE REPAIR
PROCEDURE .)
CAUTION:
The quick release connector may be damaged if the release tab is bent excessively. Do not
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expand the release tab over the stopper.
NOTE:
The fuel hose may be removed easily by rotating the release tab while the fuel hose is slightly
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pressed to fuel pipe side.
2. Rotate the quick release connector release tab to the stopper position.
3. Pull out the fuel hose straight from the fuel pipe and disconnect it.
4. Cover the disconnected quick release connector and fuel pipe with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to
prevent it from being scratched or contaminated with foreign material.
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