Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1785

Fig. 7: Identifying Front A/C Unit Components & Torque Specifications
FRONT EXPANSION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See
REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
3. Remove the following parts:
1. Windshield wiper blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Windshield wiper motor (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Cowl panel (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front cooler pipe No.1 bracket installation nut
Fig. 8: Identifying Front Cooler Pipe No.1 Bracket Installation Nut & Torque Specifications
6. Nut
7. Front cooler pipe No.1 and front cooler pipe No.4 (See REFRIGERANT LINE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
CAUTION:
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 HVAC Basic System - Mazda CX-9
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration
cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise
or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open
fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle
parts.