Condenser Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the following parts:
1. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
2. Sunvisor (See SUN VISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
4. Sensor cover (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front seat belt lower anchor (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Headliner And Bolts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Move the headliner in the direction of the arrows shown in the illustration and detach the surface fasteners from the sunroof unit. (with sunroof system)

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Partially peel back the seaming welts.

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Slide the headliner in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.

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Set the headliner on front seats and rear seats.
Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 2: Condenser, Connector And Bolts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolts.
Remove the condenser.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See HEADLINER INSTALLATION NOTE .)