A/C Compressor Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Discharge the refrigerant. See. REFRIGERANT CHARGING .
Remove the front under cover.
Remove the drive belt. See. DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] . See. DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
Remove the water hose bracket.
CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Water Hose Bracket
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
L5

Fig 2: A/C Compressor Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (L5)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

MZI-3.7

Fig 3: A/C Compressor Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (MZI-3.7)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the refrigerant system performance test. See. REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .