Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1169

Spring-lock coupling type
1. Connect the male pipe or hose by pushing it while
slightly twisting it onto female pipe until the garter
spring at the male pipe or hose is over the flared
end of female pipe.
Note
• When the male pipe or hose is replaced, the
indicator ring comes out after connecting to
indicate that it is locked.
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WM: CONDENSER
CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See 07-10-6 REFRIGERANT RECOVERY.) (See 07-10-2
REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
3. Remove the air cleaner. (See 01-13-5 INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
4. Remove the splash shield.
5. Drain the engine coolant. (See 01-12-5 ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[L3 WITH TC].)
6. Remove the following parts:
(1) Charge air cooler duct, air cleaner and fresh air duct component (See 01-13-5 INTAKE AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
(2) Coolant reserve tank (See 01-12-7 COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
(3) Dipstick pipe (See 01-11-6 OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
(4) Cooling fan component (See 01-12-12 FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
7. Remove the radiator. (See 01-12-8 RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
Caution
• If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and
abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any
refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
8. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
BASIC SYSTEM
FEMALE PIPE
CAGE
SECTION
WRONG
MALE PIPE OR HOSE
SLIGHTLY TWISTING
FLARED END
GARTER SPRING
SPRING IS OVER
THE FLARED END
GARTER SPRING
FLARED
END
RIGHT
PUSHING
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