Condenser Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Rear scuff plate (Refer to REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear seat cushion (Refer to REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear seat back (Refer to REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Rear package tray (Refer to REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Trunk board (with trunk board) (Refer to TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Trunk covering (Refer to TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Bass-box (with Bose ®) (Refer to BASS-BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Trunk box (Refer to TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Trunk end trim (Refer to TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Trunk side trim (Refer to TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. C-pillar trim (Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Rear assist handle (Refer to ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the fasteners.

Fig 1: Identifying Headliner Fasteners
Courtesy of MAZDA
Peel back the seaming welt of the rear door and the liftgate.
Partially peel back the headliner.
CAUTION:
- If the headliner is peeled back excessively, the headliner could become creased. Be careful not to peel back the headliner excessively.
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Condenser Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA
Remove the bolt.
Remove the condenser.
Install in the reverse order of removal.