Mazda 6. Manual — part 380

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BASIC SYSTEM

A/C Compressor Installation Note

1. Remove the following amount of compressor oil from the new A/C compressor when replacing the A/C

compressor.

Compressor oil to be removed (approximate quantity)

120 ml {120 cc, 4.06 fl oz} – [compressor oil from old A/C compressor + 15 ml {15 cc, 0.5 fl oz}]

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CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See

U–9 RECOVERY

.) (See

U–9 CHARGING

.)

3. Remove the shroud panel. (See

S–119 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.

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not

allow compressor oil to spill.

.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Perform the refrigerant system performance test.

(See

U–13 REFRIGERANT SYSTEM

PERFORMANCE TEST

.)

Condenser Installation Note

1. When installing a new condenser, add a supplemental amount of ATMOS GU10 compressor oil inlet the

refrigerant cycle.

Supplemental amount (approximate quantity)

20 ml {20 cc, 0.7 fl oz}

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CONDENSER INSPECTION

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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.

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1

Cooler pipe No.1
(See

U–28 Refrigerant Lines Removal Note

)

(See

U–29 Refrigerant Lines Installation Note

)

2

Cooler pipe No.2
(See

U–28 Refrigerant Lines Removal Note

)

(See

U–29 Refrigerant Lines Installation Note

)

3

Condenser
(See

U–24 Condenser Installation Note

)

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BASIC SYSTEM

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REFRIGERANT LINES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the battery.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See

U–9 RECOVERY

.) (See

U–9 CHARGING

.)

3. Remove the washer tank. (L.H.D. only) (See

T–58 WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

4. Remove the air cleaner cover, air cleaner element and air cleaner case. (See

F–10 INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

5. Remove the charcoal canister.
6. Remove the No.3 engine mount. (L.H.D. only)
7. Remove the shroud panel. (See

S–119 SHROUD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

8. Remove the right splash shield.
9. Remove the right mud guard. (L.H.D. only)

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.

10. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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12. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See

U–13 REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

TEST

.)

.

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BASIC SYSTEM

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A6E8516W030

1

Cooler pipe No.1
(See

U–28 Refrigerant Lines Removal Note

)

(See

U–29 Refrigerant Lines Installation Note

)

2

Cooler pipe No.2
(See

U–28 Refrigerant Lines Removal Note

)

(See

U–29 Refrigerant Lines Installation Note

)

3

Cooler pipe No.3
(See

U–28 Refrigerant Lines Removal Note

)

(See

U–29 Refrigerant Lines Installation Note

)

4

Cooler pipe No.4
(See

U–28 Refrigerant Lines Removal Note

)

(See

U–29 Refrigerant Lines Installation Note

)

5

Cooler hose (HI)
(See

U–28 Refrigerant Lines Removal Note

)

(See

U–29 Refrigerant Lines Installation Note

)

6

Cooler hose (LO)
(See

U–28 Refrigerant Lines Removal Note

)

(See

U–29 Refrigerant Lines Installation Note

)