2022 Mazda 3 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

A/C Compressor Removal/Installation (VIN Y): Notes

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Replacement Part 

O-ring (cooler hose (HI))
Quantity: 1
Location of use: A/C compressor		 O-ring (cooler hose (LO))
Quantity: 1
Location of use: A/C compressor
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING (US) .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Plug hole plate (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
    2. Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front under cover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front splash shield (RH) (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Drive belt (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
  4. Disconnect the connectors.
    G13559115Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Detach the clip.
  6. Remove bolts.
    Fig 1: A/C Compressor, Cooler Hose (HI Or LO) And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13559116Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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