Mazda 6 Service Manual: A/c compressor removal/installation

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Heater and air conditioner systems / Basic system / A/c compressor removal/installation

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

If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.

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}]

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