Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant Line

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / HVAC / A/C / Refrigerant Line

Purpose

The system piping connects each related part of the refrigerant system.

Construction

Block-type piping has been adopted to the pipe connection, improving the efficiency of piping related servicing.
The pipes in the piping system consist of the following parts.

Cooler hose (HI)
Cooler hose (LO)
Cooler pipe

The pipes in the piping system are made of aluminum alloy and the hoses are made of rubber (flexible hose).
A high-pressure charging valve is located on the cooler pipe (HI) and a low-pressure charging valve is located on the cooler pipe (LO).

Fail-safe

Function not equipped.

Refrigerant Charging

CAUTION: Do not use a different type of refrigerant or charge beyond the specified level. Otherwise, cooling ability will be lowered and the A/C compressor could be damaged. Chargi ...

Refrigerant Line Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Discharge the refrigerant.. 3. Disconnect the engine ground. 4. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector. 5. Remove in the order i ...

Other materials:

Hazard Warning Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the decoration panel.. 3. Verify that the continuity between the hazard warning switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If the continuity is as indicated in the table, go to the next step. If not as indicated i ...

Instrument Cluster Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION: If the instrument cluster is hit forcefully during disassembly such as by being dropped, it could get damaged and the system may not operate normally. When disassembling the instrument cluster, perform the procedure on a workbench on clean clothes being careful not to drop ...

Brake Switch Inspection
CAUTION: Inspect the brake switch with it installed to the brake pedal, otherwise the brake switch may not operate normally. If the brake switch is removed from the brake pedal, replace the brake switch with a new one. 1. Remove the lower panel.. 2. Remove the front heat duct ( ...