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Removal and Installation

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Fig 1: Removing A/C Manifold & Tube Mounting Bracket Nuts
G01902578Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the nuts from the A/C manifold and tube mounting bracket.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting A/C Manifold & Tube From Suction Accumulator
    G01902579Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture. 
  2. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube from the suction accumulator. Refer to SPRING LOCK COUPLING .
  3. Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER COVER .
    Fig 3: Removing Nut & Disconnect A/C Manifold & Tube To A/C Condenser Core Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting
    G01902580Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture. 
  4. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C manifold and tube to A/C condenser core air conditioning line (peanut) fitting.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector & Electrical Harness Pin-Type Retainers
    G01902581Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position aside the speed control actuator assembly.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the electrical harness pin-type retainers.
    3. Remove the nuts.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. .
    Fig 5: Removing RH Splash Shield
    G01902582Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the RH splash shield.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Engine Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G01902583Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting A/C Clutch Field Coil Electrical Connector
    G01902584Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Removing A/C Manifold & Tube Assembly Bolt
    G01902585Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture. 
    NOTE:
    • Vehicles with 2.0L Zetec engine shown, vehicles with 3.0L (4V) engine similar.
  10. Remove the A/C manifold and tube assembly bolt.
  11. Remove the A/C manifold and tube assembly through the bottom of the vehicle.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Lubricate the O-ring seals with PAG Compressor Oil.
    • Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) to the threads of the A/C manifold retaining bolt.
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