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A/C Unit Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
  3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  4. Remove the following parts:
    1. Ashtray
    2. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Side panel (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Steering shaft installation nuts (See STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Dashboard (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    CAUTION:
    • If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
  5. Remove the A/C unit as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing A/C Unit
    G01346056Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)
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