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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 from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
  3. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  4. Set the resonance duct and air intake hoses No. 1 and 2 aside as a single unit. (With resonance chamber No. 2) (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  5. Remove the air cleaner, air hose and resonance chamber No. 1 as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  6. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  7. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the bracket.
    G11276186Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the clip.
  9. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the bracket.
    G11276187Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the clips.
  11. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  12. Remove the drive belt auto tensioner. (See DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  13. Remove the generator terminal B. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  14. Disconnect the generator connector. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  15. Remove the generator. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  16. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: A/C Compressor, Cooler Hose LO, Cooler Pipe HI And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11276188Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  17. Disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe (HI) A.
  18. Disconnect the connector.
    G11276189Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the bolt. (AT)
    Fig 2: A/C Compressor, Bracket And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11276190Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 3: A/C Compressor, Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11276191Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the bracket.
  22. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 4: A/C Compressor Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11276192Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  23. Remove the A/C compressor. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
  24. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  25. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)
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