1. Inspect the front heater core for damage, cracks, and water leakage.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the front heater core.
2. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
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If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins.
3. Visually inspect the heater hose for deformation.
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Repair with pliers if there is deformation. If there is any malfunction, replace the front heater core.
REAR HEAT DUCT COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
REAR HEAT DUCT NO.1
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
1. Front seat (See
FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
2. Front scuff plate inner (See
FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Front side trim (See
FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
4. Decoration panel (See
DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
5. Front console box mat (See
FRONT CONSOLE BOX MAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
6. Indicator panel (See
INDICATOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
7. Front console box (See
FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
8. Dashboard under cover (See
DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
9. Side wall (See
SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
10. Console panel (See
CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
11. Console cover (See
CONSOLE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
12. Console (See
CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
13. Dust cover (See
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Turn floor covering over. (See
FLOOR COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig. 13: Identifying Rear Heat Duct No.1 Remove Order
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 HVAC Basic System - Mazda CX-9
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