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A/C Compressor Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE 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.
    Fig 1: Detaching Clip Tabs From Bracket
    G10953191Courtesy 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.
    Fig 2: Pressing Clips
    G10953192Courtesy 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 3: Removing Cooler Hose And Pipe
    G10953193Courtesy 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.
    Fig 4: Identifying A/C Compressor Connector
    G10953194Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the bolt. (AT)
    Fig 5: Removing A/C Compressor Bracket
    G10953195Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts
    G10953196Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the bracket.
  22. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts
    G10953197Courtesy 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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