Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Receiver/Drier Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Discharge the refrigerant..

3. Remove the front under cover No.1..

4. Drain the engine coolant..

5. Remove the following parts:

a. Plug hole plate.

b. Air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component.

c. Coolant reserve tank.

d. Cooling fan component.

e. Radiator.

6. Remove the condenser..

7. Disconnect the block joint type pipes by grasping female side of the block with hand holding firmly then loosen the connection bolt A.

8. Remove bolt B.

9. Remove the bracket.

10. Remove the receiver/drier. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

CAUTION:

• 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.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

12. Inspect for engine coolant leakage..

13. Perform the refrigerant system performance test..

Receiver/drier Installation Note

1. After replacing the receiver/drier, add compressor oil to the refrigeration cycle.

Supplemental oil amount (approx. quantity)

• 2 ml {2 cc, 0.1 fl oz}