Mazda 3 Service Manual: Expansion Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system..
CAUTION:
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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.
3. Disconnect the cooler hose (LO) and cooler pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill..
4. Remove the following parts:
a. Front side trim (RH).
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Glove compartment.
e. Lower panel (passenger-side).
f. Side wall (RH).
g. Shower duct (RH).
5. Remove the adhesive polyurethane (2)..
6. Remove the bolt A.
7. Disconnect the evaporator pipe.
8. Remove the bolt B.
9. Remove the expansion valve. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
11. Perform the refrigerant system performance test..
Evaporator Inspection
1. Inspect the evaporator for damage, cracks, and oil leakage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the evaporator.
2. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
If there is any bend ...
Fan Switch Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Consol ...
Other materials:
No.7 Bsm Indicator Light Does Not Flash While Under Bsm Indicator Light Flashing
Conditions (With Combination Switch Operation (Turn Signal Switch)) [Blind Spot
Monitoring (Bsm)]
7
BSM indicator light does not flash while under BSM indicator light-flashing
conditions (with combination switch operation (turn signal switch))
Description
The BSM indicator light does not flash or illuminate continuously,
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Rear Speaker Inspection
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
e. Rear package trim.
f. Rear speaker.
3. Verify the resistance between the rear speaker terminals.
If not withi ...
Rear Center Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the
retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs,
the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
4SD
1. Remove the following parts:
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