Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Expansion Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system..
CAUTION:
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If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
3. Remove the nut.
4. Remove the clip.
5. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
6. Disconnect the engine ground.
7. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
8. Set the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe aside as shown in the figure while being careful not to let remaining oil in the pipes to spill.
CAUTION:
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When setting the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe aside, only bend the flexible part of the hose. If force is applied to areas other than the flexible hose, the pipe will bend and could be damaged.
9. Remove the bolt.
10. Remove the expansion valve. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
12. Perform the refrigerant system performance test..
Expansion Valve
Purpose
The expansion valve atomizes liquid refrigerant to facilitate cooling of
the evaporator.
Function
The expansion valve reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant rapidly ...
Fan Switch Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Shift lever knob (MTX).
b. Glove compartment.
c. Front console box.
d. Shift panel.
e. Upper panel.
f. Rear c ...
Other materials:
Charcoal Canister
Purpose, Function
Absorbs evaporative gas flowing from the fuel tank to prevent release of
the gas into the atmosphere.
Construction
The charcoal canister is installed near the fuel tank.
U.S.A. and CANADA
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
The charcoal canister ...
Air Cleaner Element Inspection
1. Remove the air cleaner element..
2. Inspect the following items:
Has the replacement interval past?
Is the air cleaner element soiled, damaged, or bent?
Are the air cleaner case and the air cleaner element correctly sealed?
Is the correct air cleaner element inst ...
Oil Control Valve (OCV) Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the ignition coil/ion sensors..
4. Remove the cylinder head cover..
5. Remove in ...
