Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Fuel Shut Off Valve
U.S.A. And CANADA
Purpose, function
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Prevents fuel from flowing to the charcoal canister during tight turns or vehicle rollover.
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Releases evaporative gas to the charcoal canister.
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While refueling, the fuel shut-off valve closes to prevent a fuel overflow.
Construction
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The fuel shut-off valve is built into the fuel tank.
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The fuel shut-off valve consists of float and spring.
Operation
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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:
Engine Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakag ...
Front Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a front shock absorber, wear protective eye wear.
The gas in the front shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips
into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing d ...
Rain Sensor
Outline
The rain sensor detects the amount of rainfall and calculates the wiper operation
speed, and outputs a windshield wiper control signal to the front body control
module (FBCM) to perform automatic wiper operation (auto wiper system) according
to the amount of rainfall.
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