Front A/C Unit Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING )
CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
Remove the dashboard. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Remove in the order indicated in the table.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Fig 1: Removing Front Heater Hose

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT (IN DASHBOARD)

1	Front heater hose (See HEATER PIPE AND HOSE COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
2	Cooler pipe No.3 (See REFRIGERANT LINES REMOVAL NOTE .) (See REFRIGERANT LINES INSTALLATION NOTE .)
3	Air duct
4	Front A/C unit

Fig 2: Removing Front A/C Unit (1 Of 2)

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Fig 3: Removing Front A/C Unit (2 Of 2)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Install in the reverse order of removal.