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Condenser Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Evacuate the refrigerant from the system. See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & REFRIGERANT CHARGING .
  3. Remove the radiator grille.
    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.
    • Do not allow A/C compressor oil to spill. Operating the A/C compressor without sufficient A/C compressor oil can lead to abnormal noise and cause the A/C compressor to seize up.
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the figure below.
    Fig 1: Condenser Component Table
    G01883647Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Exploded View Of Condenser
    G01883648Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)
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