Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Evaporator Inspection
1. Inspect the evaporator for damage, cracks, and oil leakage.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the evaporator.
2. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
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If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins.
Evaporator
Purpose
The evaporator cools the passing air.
Function
The evaporator vaporizes the atomized refrigerant flowing internally, and
the air passing through the evaporator is cooled ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Side Garnish Removal
Front
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure,
move it in the direction of the arrow (1) to remove the clip A.
2. Slide the side garnish in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
and remove clips B from side garnish.
3. Remove clips ...
Assist Handle Removal/Installation
Removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and remove
the assist handle covers.
2. Remove the assist handle in the direction of the arrow (1) and (2), while
detach clips.
NOTE:
Remove the assist handle by shaking it up and down.
Install ...
Sirius Satellite Radio Unit Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The audio unit communicates with the SIRIUS satellite radio unit and records
the presence/non-presence of the SIRIUS satellite radio unit when the ignition
is switched to ACC or ON (engine off or on) after connecting the negative battery
cable.
If the commander ...
