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Condenser Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
  3. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Cooler Hose, Cooler Pipe And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11431299Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunctions could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
  4. Disconnect the cooler pipe. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Disconnect the cooler hose (HI). (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the following parts:
    1. Plug hole plate (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Coolant reserve tank (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove the harness clip.
    G11431300Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 2: Upper Radiator Hose Bracket And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11431301Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper radiator hose bracket.
  10. Remove the upper mount rubber bracket. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Lift the radiator and remove the installation pins from the shroud panel installation holes and then move the radiator in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
    G11431302Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 3: Radiator Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11431303Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Lift the radiator and install the installation pins into the installation holes on the shroud panel.
    G11431304Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Move the radiator in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and secure the wiring harness.
    G11431305Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the condenser installation bolt.
    Fig 4: Radiator, Condenser And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11431306Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the condenser in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure being careful not to allow the remaining compressor oil to spill.
    G11431307Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunctions could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
  17. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See CONDENSER INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  18. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)
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