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2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

Front A/C Unit Removal/Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Front A/C Unit Removal/Installation
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  3. Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
    CAUTION:
    • If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
  4. Remove the dashboard. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT 

    Fig 1: Order Indicating Remove Of Parts
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  • • 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.