Mazda 2: Condenser

CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Collect the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING).

3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT] ).

4. Remove the following parts:

1. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
2. Seal board upper (See SEAL BOARD UPPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Closing plate (See SHROUD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
4. Shroud upper plate (See SHROUD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
5. Cooling fan component (See COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION] ).
6. Radiator (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION] ).

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.

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

1. Cooler hose (HI)
2. Cooler pipe
3. Condenser

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST).

Condenser Installation Note

1. After replacing the condenser, add compressor oil to the refrigeration cycle.

Supplemental oil amount (approx. quantity)

• 15 ml {15 cc, 0.51 fl oz}

CONDENSER INSPECTION

1. Inspect for cracks, damage, and oil leakage.

• If any are found, replace the condenser.

2. Inspect for fins clogged by dust.

• If any are clogged, remove the dust from the fins.

3. Inspect for bent fins.

• If any are bent, use a flathead screwdriver to straighten them.

RECEIVER/DRIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Collect the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING).

3. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

4. Remove the seal board upper. (See SEAL BOARD UPPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

5. Remove the closing plate. (See SHROUD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

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.

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

1. Bolt
2. Bolt and nut
3. Receiver/drier
4. Bracket

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST).

Bolt Removal Note

1. Disconnect the block joint type pipes by grasping female side of the block with hand and holding firmly, then loosen the connection bolt.

Bolt Installation Note

1. Tighten the bolt of joint by hand.

2. Connect the block joint type pipe by grasping the female side of the block with hand holding firmly, then tighten the connection bolt.

3. Tighten the joint to the specified torque.

HEATER HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT] ).

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

1. Clip
2. Heater hose
3. Clip
4. Quick connector

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Heater Hose Removal Note

1. While pressing the heater hose into the A/C unit side (1), pinch the quick connector retainer (2), then disconnect the heater hose from the A/C unit (3).

Heater Hose Installation Note

1. Insert the heater hose into the pipe of the A/C unit until a click is heard.

2. While pressing the heater hose quick connector against the A/C unit side, press in the push tab.

3. Verify that the heater hose cannot be pulled out from the A/C unit by lightly pulling the heater hose.

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