A/C Water Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation [L3 With TC]

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION A/C Water Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation [L3 With TC]
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Glove compartment. See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
    2. Console. See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
    3. Meter hood. See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
    4. Instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
    5. Column cover. See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
    6. Lower panel. See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
    7. Steering shaft. See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
    8. A-pillar trim. See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
    9. Front scuff plate. See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
    10. Front side trim. See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
    11. Side panel. See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
  3. Remove the dashboard. See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Locating Water Temperature Sensor (L3, AJ)
    G04326806Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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