Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1798

9. Remove the front cooler pipe No.3 bracket. (See REFRIGERANT LINE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
10. Remove the bolts and two condenser brackets.
11. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the refrigerant line
to spill.
CAUTION:
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
13. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7] .)
14. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [MZI-
3.7] .)
15. Inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [AW6A-EL,
AW6AX-EL] .)
16. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
TEST .)
CONDENSER INSPECTION
1. Inspect the condenser for cracks, damage, and oil leakage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the condenser.
2. Visually inspect the fins for clogging of foreign material.
If any fins are clogged, remove the foreign material.
3. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 HVAC Basic System - Mazda CX-9
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cool
ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction c
occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any
refrigeration cycle parts.
Fig. 26: Identifying Condenser Components & Torque Specificatio