Front Cooler Hose (LO): Notes

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
Remove the bolt. (See Refrigerant line removal note .)

Fig 1: Front Cooler Hose (LO) And Bolt With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the front cooler hose (LO). Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign matter 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 matter out of the cycle.
Remove the bolt. (See Refrigerant line removal note .)

Fig 2: Front Cooler Hose (LO) And Bolt With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the front cooler hose (LO). Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign matter 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 matter out of the cycle.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Refrigerant line installation note (1) .) (See Refrigerant line installation note (2) .)
Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)