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:
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction,
and temperature performance.
Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating ...
Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel during
shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose could result in the vehicle being damaged.
Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eye ...
Exterior Lighting Systems
Outline
Projector type headlights have been adopted to the front combination lights.
Auto-light system has been adopted in which TNS and headlights automatically
and optimally illuminate and turn off. (with auto light system)
An AFS system has been adopted which changes the ...
