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Mazda RX8 2RTR-1.3L (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Hose/Line HVAC: Locations (page 3 of 5)

Make
Mazda
Model
RX8 2RTR-
Engine
1.3L
Year
2006
Section
Hoses › Hose/Line HVAC
MaintenanceLocations · page 3 of 5
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Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the fresh-air duct and air cleaner.
3. Discharge the refrigerant from the system.  (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
4. Remove the front side marker light.
5. Remove the front bumper.
6. Remove the drive belt.

7. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the piping and connecting parts to spill, and remove in the order indicated in the table.

CAUTION:  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.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)  See: Heating and Air

Conditioning/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Refrigerant System Performance Test

Refrigerant Line Removal Note

Block joint type

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