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2003 Mazda 6 L4-2.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation
CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the air mix wire from wire clamp and link. (Manual air conditioner)
3. Remove the center panel. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the screws and climate control unit. (Full-auto air conditioner)
5. Release the hook and pull the climate control unit toward you. (Manual air conditioner)
6. Disconnect the climate control unit connectors and remove the climate control unit. (Manual air conditioner)
CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION
1. Pass air mix wire through the following routes then connect to A/C unit. (Manual air conditioner)
2. Connect the climate control unit connectors. (Manual air conditioner)
3. Install the climate control unit to the center panel. (Full-auto air conditioner)
4. Install the center panel,
5. Adjust the climate control unit wire. (Manual air conditioner) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT WIRE ADJUSTMENT.)
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the air mix wire from wire clamp and link. (Manual air conditioner)
3. Remove the center panel. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the screws and climate control unit. (Full-auto air conditioner)
5. Release the hook and pull the climate control unit toward you. (Manual air conditioner)
6. Disconnect the climate control unit connectors and remove the climate control unit. (Manual air conditioner)
CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION
1. Pass air mix wire through the following routes then connect to A/C unit. (Manual air conditioner)
2. Connect the climate control unit connectors. (Manual air conditioner)
3. Install the climate control unit to the center panel. (Full-auto air conditioner)
4. Install the center panel,
5. Adjust the climate control unit wire. (Manual air conditioner) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT WIRE ADJUSTMENT.)
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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