Purpose
The blower unit switches between fresh air and recirculated air (FRESH/REC) and sends airflow into the cabin.
Function
Air is blown by the blower motor in the blower unit.
The blower unit switches the air intake port to FRESH or REC based on the position of the air intake door.
Construction
The blower motor consists of the following parts:
Blower motor
Air intake door
Air intake actuator
Air filter

Operation
When the blower motor rotates, air is taken in from the outside of the vehicle or the cabin.
The air taken in flows in the fresh air direction or recirculate direction according to the operation of the air intake link. The air intake port changes by the movement of the air intake door.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Basic System
Blower Unit Disassembly/AssemblyFuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Construction
The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential
carr ...
Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the front
scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach the
hook B, clip C, and pin D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach ta ...