Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Fuel Shut Off Valve

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Engine / Fuel / Fuel Shut Off Valve

U.S.A. And CANADA

Purpose, function

Prevents fuel from flowing to the charcoal canister during tight turns or vehicle rollover.
Releases evaporative gas to the charcoal canister.
While refueling, the fuel shut-off valve closes to prevent a fuel overflow.

Construction

The fuel shut-off valve is built into the fuel tank.
The fuel shut-off valve consists of float and spring.

Operation

While refueling or due to fuel sloshing, the float is flooded with fuel and the floating force causes the valve to close. Also, during a vehicle rollover, the valve closes due to balance between the float gravity and spring.

Fuel Shut Off Valve Inspection

U.S.A. And CANADA NOTE: The fuel shut-off valve cannot be removed and inspected as it is built into the fuel tank. 1. Perform the fuel tank inspection.. If there is any malfu ...

Fuel System

Purpose, Outline A multiple hole type fuel injector has been adopted which provides higher fuel injection accuracy for improved fuel efficiency and output. Piston movement-compressio ...

Other materials:

Side Garnish Removal
Front 1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrow (1) to remove the clip A. 2. Slide the side garnish in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and remove clips B from side garnish. 3. Remove clips ...

Air Bag System Service Warnings [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Air Bag Module Inspection Inspecting an air bag module using a tester can operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may cause serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect an air bag module. Always use the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the air bag module for malfunctions ...

Filament Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off). 2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on. CAUTION: Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect the filament by touching it ...