Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: A/C Unit Removal/Installation

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / HVAC / A/C / A/C Unit Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Discharge the refrigerant..

3. Drain the engine coolant..

CAUTION:

If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

4. Remove the bolt, then disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe.

5. Disconnect the heater hose.

6. Remove the following parts:

a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.

b. Cowl grille.

c. Windshield wiper motor.

d. Front scuff plate.

e. Front side trim.

f. Glove compartment.

g. Dashboard under cover.

h. Decoration panel.

i. Center panel.

j. Audio unit (with audio unit).

k. Front console box.

l. Shift lever knob (MTX).

m. Shift panel.

n. Upper panel.

o. Rear console.

p. Side wall.

q. Front console.

r. Shift lever component (MTX).

s. Selector lever component (ATX).

t. Hood release lever from the lower panel.

u. Lower panel.

v. Knee bolster.

w. Climate control unit.

x. Column cover.

y. Driver-side air bag module.

z. Steering wheel.

aa. Steering shaft.

ab. Switch panel.

ac. Meter hood.

ad. Instrument cluster.

ae. A-pillar trim.

7. Remove the dashboard..

8. Remove the blower unit..

9. Disconnect the drain hose.

10. Remove the nut, then remove the A/C unit. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal..

12. Inspect for engine coolant leakage..

13. Perform the refrigerant system performance test..

A/C Unit Installation Note

1. When replacing the A/C unit or evaporator, add compressor oil to the refrigerant cycle.

Supplemental oil amount (approx. quantity)

40 ml {40 cc, 1.4 fl oz}

Drain Hose Installation Note

1. Install the clip as shown in the figure.

A/C Unit Disassembly/Assembly

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. CAUTION: If a non-specified grease is used, it may result in abnormal noise or improper operation of the links. Apply only the specifie ...

Air Intake Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]

1. Connect battery positive voltage to air intake actuator terminal B (or C), connect terminal C (or B) to ground, and then verify that the air intake actuator operates as shown in the table. ...

Other materials:

Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection
WARNING: A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing actuator because it is a precision unit. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remo ...

Air Bag System Service Warnings [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Air Bag Module Inspection Inspecting an air bag module using a tester can operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may cause serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect an air bag module. Always use the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the air bag module for malfunctions ...

Engine Coolant Protection Inspection
1. Measure the engine coolant temperature and specific gravity using a thermometer and a hydrometer. CAUTION: Use engine coolant at a concentration that meets the environmental conditions in which the vehicle is driven, otherwise engine damage could occur. The engine has alumi ...