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Refrigerant Lines Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Evacuate the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
  3. Remove the following parts, depending on pipe and hose to be removed.
    Fig 1: Refrigerant Lines Parts Removing Order Table
    G01883661Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the figure below.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)
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