Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1171

RECEIVER/DRIER 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 front bumper. (See 09-10-2 FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the oil cooler. (See 01-11-6 OIL COOLER 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.
5. Remove the receiver/drier. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. (See 07-11-19 Receiver/Drier Removal Note.)
6. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See 07-11-20 Receiver/Drier Installation Note.)
7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See 07-10-6 REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
TEST.)
Receiver/Drier Removal Note
1. Disconnect the block joint type pipes by grasping
female side of the block with hand and holding
firmly, then tighten the connection bolt.
BASIC SYSTEM
RECEIVER/DRIER
6.85—9.80 N·m
{70.0—99.9 kgf·cm,
60.8—86.7 in·lbf}
R
6.85—9.80 N·m
{70.0—99.9 kgf·cm,
60.8—86.7 in·lbf}
FEMALE SIDE BLOCK
MALE SIDE BLOCK
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