1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Remove the right side splash shield and mudguard (L.H.D. only).
4. Loosen the drive belt and remove it.
Caution
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.


6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Adjust the drive belt.
8. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)
A/C Compressor Installation Note
Remove the following amount of compressor oil from the new A/C compressor when replacing the A/C compressor.
Compressor oil to be removed (approximate quantity) 120 ml {120 cc, 4.06 fl oz} - [compressor oil from old A/C compressor + 15 ml {15 cc, 0.5 fl oz}]
Rear heat duct removal/installation
Condenser removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Oil pressure switch inspection
Caution
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the
connector when disconnecting it.
On-vehicle Inspection (harness inspection)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable intake-air system (vis) shutter valve actuator inspection (l3)
1. Remove the air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VIS shutter valve actuator.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VIS shutter valve actuator.
4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.
If the rod dose not move, replace the intake ma ...