A/C Compressor Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove bolts.
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.
Remove the cooler hose (LO). (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cooler hose (HI). (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove bolts.

Fig 2: Removing A/C Compressor Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the A/C compressor. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
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.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See A/C Compressor Installation Note .)
Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)