Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: A/C Unit Removal/Installation

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / HVAC / A/C / A/C Unit Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Discharge the refrigerant..

3. Drain the engine coolant..

CAUTION:

If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

4. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe.

5. Disconnect the heater hose.

6. Remove the following parts:

a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.

b. Cowl grille.

c. Windshield wiper motor.

d. Front scuff plate.

e. Front side trim.

f. Glove compartment.

g. Dashboard under cover.

h. Decoration panel.

i. Center panel.

j. Audio unit (with audio unit).

k. Front console box.

l. Shift lever knob (MTX).

m. Shift panel.

n. Upper panel.

o. Rear console.

p. Side wall.

q. Front console.

r. Shift lever component (MTX).

s. Selector lever component (ATX).

t. Hood release lever from the lower panel.

u. Lower panel.

v. Knee bolster.

w. Climate control unit.

x. Column cover.

y. Driver-side air bag module.

z. Steering wheel.

aa. Steering shaft.

ab. Switch panel.

ac. Meter hood.

ad. Instrument cluster.

ae. A-pillar trim.

7. Remove the dashboard..

8. Remove the blower unit..

9. Disconnect the drain hose.

10. Remove the nut, then remove the A/C unit. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal..

12. Inspect for engine coolant leakage..

13. Perform the refrigerant system performance test..

A/C Unit Installation Note

1. When replacing the A/C unit or evaporator, add compressor oil to the refrigerant cycle.

Supplemental oil amount (approx. quantity)

40 ml {40 cc, 1.4 fl oz}

Drain Hose Installation Note

1. Install the clip as shown in the figure.

A/C Unit Disassembly/Assembly

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. CAUTION: If a non-specified grease is used, it may result in abnormal noise or improper operation of the links. Apply only the specifie ...

Air Intake Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]

1. Connect battery positive voltage to air intake actuator terminal B (or C), connect terminal C (or B) to ground, and then verify that the air intake actuator operates as shown in the table. ...

Other materials:

Security Indicator Light
Purpose Notifies the driver that the immobilizer system is operating. Function If a malfunction is detected in the immobilizer system, the DTC can be verified by the flashing pattern of the security indicator light. Construction The security indicator light is bui ...

Rear Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure. 3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the serv ...

Front Console Box Removal/Installation
NOTE: Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure. 1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position indicated by the arrow in the figure and detach clips A. 2. Pull the front console box in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it while d ...