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A/C Compressor Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Discharge the refrigerant. (Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (Refer to REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front under cover No. 2 (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front splash shield No. 1 (RH) (Refer to FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Drive belt (Refer to DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Cooler Hoses And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G10948379Courtesy 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: Removing A/C Compressor Bolts
    G10948380Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the A/C compressor. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION NOTE (1) .) (Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION NOTE (2) .)
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)
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