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Condenser Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING ).
  3. Remove the air cleaner. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC] ).
  4. Remove the splash shield.
  5. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[L3 WITH TC] ).
  6. Remove the following parts:
    1. Charge air cooler duct, air cleaner and fresh air duct component (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC] ).
    2. Coolant reserve tank (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC] ).
    3. Dipstick pipe (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC] ).
    4. Cooling fan component (See FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC] ).
  7. Remove the radiator. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC] ).
    CAUTION:
    • If moisture or foreign material 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 material out of the cycle.
  8. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Cooler Hose And Condenser With Torque Specifications
    G04860632Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST ).
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