Mazda 3 Service Manual: Expansion Valve Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / HVAC / A/C / Expansion Valve Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system..

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.

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:

Hood Release Cable Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the battery tray.. 3. Remove the Front mudguard (LH).. 4. Remove the hood release cable from clips A. 5. Remove the clips B. 6. Disconnect the hood latch from the hood release cable. 7. Remove the hood release cable from outside of ...

Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the joint cover.. 2. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage.. 3. Remove the front crossmember component.. 4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 5. Install in the reverse order of removal. 6. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary ...

Operating Tips for AAC
AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding, which is standardized voice compression established by the ISO *1 working group (MPEG). Audio data can be created and stored at a higher compression ratio than MP3. This unit plays files with the extensions (.aac/.m4a/.wav *2 ) as the AAC files. *1 Int ...