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Refrigerant Lines Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Remove the battery.
  2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .
  3. Remove the reservoir. (AJ-VE)
  4. Remove the washer tank. (AJ-VE). See WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4SD] or WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5HB, WGN] .
  5. Remove the charcoal canister.
  6. Remove the under cover.
    CAUTION:
    • If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
  7. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Refrigerant Lines
    G01022045Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.