1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove the dashboard. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the theft-deterrent control module. (See THEFT-DETERRENT CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Caution
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.






7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)
A/C Unit Installation Note
When installing a new A/C unit or evaporator, add a supplemental amount of ATMOS GU10 compressor oil into the refrigerant cycle.
Supplemental amount (approximate quantity) 25 ml {25 cc, 0.8 fl oz}
Air filter inspection
A/c unit disassembly/assemblyMazda 6 Service Manual: Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON.
Center
The accessory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damag ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front seat removal/installation
Warning
Handling the front seat (side air bag) improperly can accidentally
deploy the side air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM
SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the front seat. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconne ...