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
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}]
Rear heat duct removal/installation
Condenser removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Control valve body removal
On-Vehicle Removal
Warning
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly
out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyes whenever using
compressed air.
Caution
Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or
cleaning solvents before removal ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Driver Air Bag
The driver's air bag is mounted in the steering wheel.
When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force,
the driver's air bag inflates quickly helping to reduce injury mainly to the driver's
head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel. For more d ...