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 ...

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