Condenser And Receiver/Drier - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

CONDENSER AND RECEIVER/DRIER
Removal/Installation
AIR CONDITIONER -
1. Raise the front of the vehicle at least 300mm (11.8 in) and support it on safety stands.
2. Discharge the refrigerant system. (Refer to page U-28.)
3. Remove the splash shield and air guide.
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4. Remove the condenser and receiver/drier as an assembly as shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
5. Install the condenser and receiver/drier in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
6. Install the air guide and splash shield.
7. Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to page U-29.)
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1 . Condenser 2. Receiver/Drier
Removal note
• Immediately plug any open fittings to keep moisture out of the system.
Installation note
• Apply clean compressor oil to the Q-rings before connecting the fittings.
• Do not apply compressor oil to the fitting nuts.
• If the condenser or receiver/drier is replaced, add the specified amount of compressor oil.
Replaced part Compressor oil amount
Condenser 30
cc
(1.83
cu in)
Receiver/drier
10 cc (0.61 cu in)
Tightening torque:
Receiver/drier inlet and outlet: 9.8-20 N·m (1.0-2.0 m-kg, 7.2-14 ft-Ib)
Condenser inlet : 15-25 N·m (1.5-2.5 m-kg, 11-18 ft-Ib)
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U-35