Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1788

1. Inspect the front heater core for damage, cracks, and water leakage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front heater core.
2. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins.
3. Visually inspect the heater hose for deformation.
Repair with pliers if there is deformation. If there is any malfunction, replace the front heater core.
REAR HEAT DUCT COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
REAR HEAT DUCT NO.1
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
1. Front seat (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front scuff plate inner (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front console box mat (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX MAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Indicator panel (See INDICATOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Console cover (See CONSOLE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Dust cover (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Turn floor covering over. (See FLOOR COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig. 13: Identifying Rear Heat Duct No.1 Remove Order
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 HVAC Basic System - Mazda CX-9