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Front Evaporator Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Evacuate the refrigerant from the system. See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY  . See REFRIGERANT CHARGING  .
  3. Disconnect the cooler pipe No.3 from the expansion valve. See FRONT A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  4. Remove the glove compartment. See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  5. Slide the air duct toward (A) and push it down toward (B) to remove it.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Air Duct
    G01197646Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE .
  7. Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Heater Case & Front Evaporator
    G01197647Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.