1. Inspect the heater core for damage, cracks, and water leakage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the heater core.
2. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins.
3. Visually inspect the heater hose for deformation.
Repair with pliers if there is deformation. If there is any malfunction, replace the heater core.
HVAC SST
Rear Heat Duct Removal/InstallationJoint Shaft Assembly [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5 (MTX)]
1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Bracket
2
Dust seal (RH)
.
3
Bearing
.
4
Dust seal (LH)
.
5
Joint shaft
.
Dust Seal ...
Vacuum Hose Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery and battery tray..
2. Remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum hose clip.
3. Insert a thin flathead screwdriver at the point indicated by the arrow in
the figure, push the ring down and disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
4. Move the vacuum hose ...
Hood Disassembly/Assembly
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Weather strip parting seal
2
Weather strip shroud seal
3
Fasteners A
4
Fasteners B
5
...