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8. Console cover (See CONSOLE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

9. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig. 15: Identifying Rear Air Mix Actuator Removal Order
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REAR AIR MIX ACTUATOR INSPECTION

1. Connect battery positive voltage to rear air mix actuator terminal F (or G), connect terminal G (or F) to

ground, and then verify that the rear air mix actuator operates as shown in the table.

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If the operation condition is not normal, replace the rear air mix actuator.

REAR AIR MIX ACTUATOR OPERATION

Fig. 16: Rear Air Mix Actuator Circuit Diagram
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Terminal

Rear air mix actuator operation

F

G

B+

Ground

HOT --> COLD

Ground

B+

COLD --> HOT

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Fig. 17: Rear Air Mix Actuator Inspection
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2. Verify that the resistance between the terminals terminals C and E, and E and A matches the rear air mix

actuator operation as shown in the graph.

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If the operation condition and resistance are not normal, replace the rear air mix actuator.

Fig. 18: Rear Air Mix Actuator Operation Terminals C & E With E & A Resistance Graph
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

FRONT AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:

1. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

2. Front console box mat (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX MAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Indicator panel (See INDICATOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

4. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

5. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

6. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

7. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

8. Console cover (See CONSOLE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

9. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

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10. Front scuff plate inner (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

11. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

12. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

13. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

14. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

15. Lower column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

16. Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

17. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

18. Combination switch (See COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

19. Center panel (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

20. Meter hood (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

21. Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

22. Audio unit (See AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

23. Steering shaft (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

24. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

25. Side panel (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Disconnect the front door wiring harness connector (Driver side). (See FRONT DOOR MODULE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

4. Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors.

5. Remove the brake switch from the brake pedal with the brake switch connector connected. (See BRAKE

PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

6. Remove the selector lever component. (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

7. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

8. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

9. Remove the windshield wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

10. Remove the dashboard. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

11. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Fig. 19: Identifying Front Airflow Mode Actuator Removal Order
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

FRONT AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR INSPECTION

1. Connect battery positive voltage to front airflow mode actuator terminal F (or G), connect terminal G (or

F) to ground, and then verify that the front airflow mode actuator operates as shown in the table.



If the operation condition is not normal, replace the front airflow mode actuator.

FRONT AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR OPERATION

Fig. 20: Front Airflow Mode Actuator Circuit Diagram
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Terminal

Front airflow mode actuator operation

F

G

B+

Ground

VENT --> DEFROSTER

Ground

B+

DEFROSTER --> VENT

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