Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Expansion Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system..
CAUTION:
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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.
3. Remove the nut.
4. Remove the clip.
5. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
6. Disconnect the engine ground.
7. Remove the bolt and disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
8. Set the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe aside as shown in the figure while being careful not to let remaining oil in the pipes to spill.
CAUTION:
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When setting the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe aside, only bend the flexible part of the hose. If force is applied to areas other than the flexible hose, the pipe will bend and could be damaged.
9. Remove the bolt.
10. Remove the expansion valve. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
12. Perform the refrigerant system performance test..
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 ...
Fan Switch Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Shift lever knob (MTX).
b. Glove compartment.
c. Front console box.
d. Shift panel.
e. Upper panel.
f. Rear c ...
Other materials:
Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The passenger compartment temperature sensor detects the cabin temperature.
Function
The passenger compartment temperature sensor converts the detected temperature
to an electric signal.
Construction
A thermistor-type passenger compartment temperature sens ...
Glove Compartment Removal/Installation
1. Push the glove compartment in the direction of the arrow (1) and remove hooks
A.
2. Pull the stay damper in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
and remove the hook B.
CAUTION:
If the glove compartment is closed without being joined to the stay damper,
the sta ...
Airflow Mode Actuator [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The airflow mode actuator moves the mode door in the A/C unit to switch the
air vent.
Function
Door open/close function
The airflow mode actuator drives the motor based on the signal from the climate
control unit and moves the mode door to the VENT, BI-LEVEL, HEAT, ...
