A/C Unit Disassembly/Assembly (Us): Notes

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Replacement Part

O-ring (expansion valve)
Quantity: 2
Location of use: expansion valve

Remove the A/C unit short-cord. (See A/C UNIT SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)

Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

CAUTION:

If a non-specified grease is used, it may result in abnormal noise or improper operation of the links. Apply only the specified grease to each link.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of A/C Unit With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

x: Applicable-: Not applicable

PART DESCRIPTION

Step	Part name	Disassembly/assembly of main parts
Step	Part name	Heater core	Evaporator temperature sensor	Evaporator
1	Polyurethane foam	-	x	x
2	Rubber	-	x	x
3	Expansion valve	-	-	x
4	Drain hose	-	-	-
5	Driver-side air mix actuator (full-auto air conditioner)	x	x	x
6	Driver-side air mix link (full-auto air conditioner)	-	-	-
7	Airflow mode actuator	-	-	-
8	Airflow mode link set	-	-	-
9	Passenger-side air mix actuator	-	-	-
10	Passenger-side air mix link	-	-	-
11	Polyurethane foam	x	x	x
12	Rubber	x	x	x
13	Plate (1)	x	x	x
14	Plate (2)	x	x	x
15	Cover	x	x	x
16	Heater core	x	x	x
17	Case	-	-	-
18	Dash-electrical supply unit	-	-	-
19	A/C case (1)	-	x	x
20	A/C case (2)	-	x	x
21	Polyurethane foam	-	-	-
22	Evaporator temperature sensor (See EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY NOTE .)	-	x	x
23	Case (without refrigerant system)	-	-	-
24	Evaporator (with refrigerant system)	-	-	x
25	Adhesive polyurethane	-	-	-
26	A/C case assembly	-	-	-

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.