Climate Control Unit Installation

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Climate Control Unit Installation
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  1. Pass each wire through the following routes, then connect them to each unit.
    Fig 1: Routing & Attaching Wires
    G03638578Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the climate control unit connectors.
  3. Insert the climate control unit until each clip clicks.
  4. Install the hole covers carefully to prevent the posts from breaking off.
    Fig 2: Installing Hole Covers
    G03638579Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Adjust the climate control unit wire. (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT WIRE ADJUSTMENTΒ .)
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
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