Fig. 7: Identifying Front A/C Unit Components & Torque Specifications
FRONT EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY
.) (See
REFRIGERANT CHARGING
.)
3. Remove the following parts:
1. Windshield wiper blade (See
WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
)
2. Cowl grille (See
COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Windshield wiper motor (See
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
4. Cowl panel (See
COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
5. Front cooler pipe No.1 bracket installation nut
Fig. 8: Identifying Front Cooler Pipe No.1 Bracket Installation Nut & Torque Specifications
6. Nut
7. Front cooler pipe No.1 and front cooler pipe No.4 (See
REFRIGERANT LINE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
CAUTION:
z
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.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 HVAC Basic System - Mazda CX-9
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