Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the drive belt. .

Fig 1: Disconnecting A/C Clutch Field Coil Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector.

Fig 2: Removing A/C Compressor
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Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.

Fig 3: Removing A/C Compressor Bracket
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Remove the nuts, the bolts, and the A/C compressor bracket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.