Condenser To Evaporator Line Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B3000, and 2002 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Replacement of the suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

Recover the refrigerant; see REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS .
Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line spring lock coupling from the evaporator core; see SPRING LOCK COUPLING .
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Condenser To Evaporator Line Spring Lock Coupling From Evaporator Core
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line from the condenser core and remove the condenser to evaporator line.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Condenser To Evaporator Line From Condenser Core
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean refrigerant oil. See REFRIGERANT OIL ADDITION .
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated with refrigerant oil.
Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS .