U.S.A. And CANADA: AWD: Notes

Level the vehicle.
Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
Drain the fuel. (See FUEL DRAINING PROCEDURE .)
Using the following procedure:
6:4 split type
- Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4:2:4 split type
- Set the rear seat aside as shown in the figure. (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Main side

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat (Main Side)
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Sub side

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat (Sub Side)
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Partially peel back the floor mat as shown in the figure.
Main side

Fig 3: Identifying Floor Mat (Main Side)
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Sub side

Fig 4: Identifying Floor Mat (Sub Side)
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Remove the service hole cover.
Main side

Fig 5: Identifying Service Hole Cover And Screws (Main Side)
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Sub side

Fig 6: Identifying Service Hole Cover And Screws (Sub Side)
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Disconnect the following parts:
Main side
- Fuel pump unit connector
- Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Sub side
- Fuel gauge sender unit (sub) connector
Remove the floor under cover. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the HO2S connector.
Remove the TWC and HO2S as a single unit. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .)

Fig 7: Exploded View Of Fuel Tank - U.S.A. And Canada (AWD)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Joint hose (See Joint hose installation note .)
2	Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3	Quick release connector (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4	Fuel tank strap
5	Fuel tank insulator (See Fuel tank insulator removal note .)
6	Breather hose (See Breather hose installation note .)
7	Pressure control valve (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8	Fuel pump unit (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9	Fuel gauge sender unit (sub) (See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD] .)
10	Fuel tank (See Fuel tank removal note .)