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Cooler Pipe: Notes

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  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 plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (VIN M) ] .)
  4. Remove the nut.
    Fig 1: Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Connector, Coolant Pipe, Coolant Hose, Engine Ground, Clip, Bolt And Nut With Torque Specification
    G11430283Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the clip.
  6. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
  7. Remove the bolt.
  8. Disconnect the engine ground.
  9. Remove the bolt. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL NOTE .)
    Fig 2: Cooler Pipe, Cooler Hose (LO) And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11430278Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the cooler pipe and cooler hose (LO). 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.
  11. Remove the bolt. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL NOTE .)
    Fig 3: Cooler Pipe And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11430285Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the cooler pipe. 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.
  13. Remove the cooler pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
    Fig 4: Removing Cooler Pipe
    G11430286Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See REFRIGERANT LINE INSTALLATION NOTE (1) .) (See REFRIGERANT LINE INSTALLATION NOTE (2) .)
  15. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)
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