Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1710

REAR EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
1. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front console box mat (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX MAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Indicator panel (See INDICATOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Console cover (See CONSOLE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the rear evaporator temperature sensor connector and remove it from the rear A/C unit.
4. Insert a flathead screwdriver as shown in the figure and remove the clip by prying it off.
5. Remove the rear evaporator temperature sensor.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig. 50: Identifying Rear Evaporator Temperature Sensor & Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
REAR EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 HVAC Control System (HVAC) - Mazda CX-9