Condenser Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION Condenser Removal/Installation
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] )
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    2. Quarter trim (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    3. Scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    4. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    5. Aeroboard (See AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    6. Front seat back bar garnish (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    7. Back trim (See BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    8. Seat belt set plate (See SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    9. Seat back crossmember assembly (See SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    10. Rear side trim (See REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    11. Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 1: Connector, Bolt And Condenser With Torque Specifications
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