Condenser Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
(1) Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (2) Bass-box (with Bose ®) (See BASS-BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (3) Sub-trunk (See SUB-TRUNK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (4) Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (5) Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (6) Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (7) C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (8) Assist handle (rear) (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Insert a tape-wrapped Flathead screwdriver into the positions shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Move the tape-wrapped Flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clips from the roof panel.
Partially peel back the headliner.
CAUTION:
- Peeling back the headliner without supporting it may cause the headliner to bend excessively and crease. Peel back the headliner while supporting it.
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Locating Condenser Connector With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolt.
Remove the condenser.
Install in the reverse order of removal.