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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing A/C Bracket Nuts
G01162270Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the nuts from the A/C manifold and tube mounting bracket.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting A/C Manifold
    G01162271Courtesy 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: Disconnecting/Connecting A/C Manifold
    G01162272Courtesy 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/Connecting Speed Control Actuator Assembly
    G01162273Courtesy 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/Installing RH Splash Shield
    G01162274Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the RH splash shield.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting/Connecting Engine Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G01162275Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting/Connecting A/C Clutch Field Coil Electrical Connector
    G01162276Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing A/C Manifold & Tube Assembly Bolt
    G01162277Courtesy 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.