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A/C Compressor Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
  3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  5. Remove the water hose bracket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Water Hose Bracket And Bolt
    G08150910Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  6. Disconnect the connector.
  7. Remove the bolt A.
    Fig 2: A/C Compressor, Connector, Cooler Hose And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G08150911Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the cooler hose (LO). (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the cooler hose (HI). (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove the bolt B.
  11. Remove the A/C compressor. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (See A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)
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