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Condenser Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Quarter trim (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Aeroboard (See AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front seat back bar garnish (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Back trim (See BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Seat belt set plate (See SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Seat back crossmember assembly (See SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Rear side trim (See REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Condenser With Torque Specifications
    G04323781Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.