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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:

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:

Lower Panel Removal/Installation
Driver-side 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Driver-side front scuff plate. b. Driver-side front side trim. c. Hood release lever. d. Upper panel. e. Shift knob (MTX). f. Selector lever knob (ATX). g. Shift panel. h. Side wall. i. Cons ...

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Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [G66 M R]
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. 2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 3. Drain the oil from the transaxle.. 4. Remove the front splash shield.. 5. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle.. 6. Remove the oil seals u ...

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