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A/C Compressor Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front splash shield No. 1 (RH) (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Drive belt (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  4. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Front Cooler Hose (LO), Front Cooler Hose (HI), Connector And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11433470Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts.
  6. Disconnect the front cooler hose (LO) and front cooler hose (HI). 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 will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign matter out of the cycle.
  7. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 2: A/C Compressor And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11433471Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the A/C compressor. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (See A/C Compressor Installation Note (1) .) (See A/C Compressor Installation Note (2) .)
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)
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