Fuel pump / sending unit

Pump module and access cover fasteners; tank removal hardware is listed separately.

Use this checklist to track fasteners you handle. It is not a complete repair procedure or a verified disassembly order. Follow your factory manual for access, support, tightening sequences and inspections. Select your car and check each variant before using a value.

Checklist: https://miatatorque.com/jobs/fuel-pump/
All NA & NB variants; select your car to narrow the list.

You’ll replace

No replacement list is recorded in these specs. Check the cited procedures for seals, gaskets and single-use hardware.

Fluids & settings

Fluid types, capacities and settings have not been catalogued for this job. Check your factory manual before filling or adjusting.

1. Pump module and access cover

Fuel pump mounting screws

NB 1999–2000 (BP-4W)

Factory manual10–19 in·lbin·lb1.1–2.1 N·m1.1–2.1 N·m10–19 in·lb

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual — Page 01–14–6Printed: “1.1–2.1 N·m {11–22 kgf·cm, 10–19 in·lbf}”

Fuel pump access cover and module mounting screws (NB2)

NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)

Factory manual10–19 in·lbin·lb1.1–2.1 N·m1.1–2.1 N·m10–19 in·lb

Notes: Replace pump module gasket.

2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture) — Page PDF p. 824Printed: “1.1—2.1 {11—22, 10—19} N·m {kgf·cm, in·lbf}”

Fuel pump lower mounting bracket screw (NB2)

NB 2001–2005 (BP-Z3); NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO)

Factory manual25–37 in·lbin·lb2.8–4.2 N·m2.8–4.2 N·m25–37 in·lb

2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture) — Page PDF p. 826Printed: “2.8—4.2 {29—42, 25—37} N·m {kgf·cm, in·lbf}”