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Mazda 3 L4-2.3L (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

Make
Mazda
Model
3
Engine
L4-2.3L
Year
2004
Section
Hoses › Hose/Line HVAC › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 3
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Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

REFRIGERANT LINES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.)
3. Remove the P/S fluid reserve tank.
4. Remove the coolant reserve tank.
5. Remove the P/S fluid hose bracket.
6. Remove the under cover.

7. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

CAUTION:  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.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Perform the refrigerant system performance test.

Refrigerant Line Removal Note

Block joint type

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