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Condenser Removal/Installation: Sedan-4SD

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connectors.
    G13179809Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Condensers Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13179810Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the condensers.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.