Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1167

REFRIGERANT LINES 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. Disconnect the body earth cable installed to No.3 engine mount rubber.
4. Disconnect the insulator. (See 07-11-2 A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
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.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See 07-10-6 REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
TEST.)
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a: 6.86—9.80 N·m {70.0—99.9 kgf·cm, 60.8—86.7 in·lbf}
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1 Cooler hose (HI)
(See07-11-16 Refrigerant Line Removal Note.)
(See07-11-16 Refrigerant Line Installation Note.)
2 Cooler hose (LO)
(See07-11-16 Refrigerant Line Removal Note.)
(See07-11-16 Refrigerant Line Installation Note.)
BASIC SYSTEM
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1
R
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R
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R
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R
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3 Cooler pipe
(See07-11-16 Refrigerant Line Removal Note.)
(See07-11-16 Refrigerant Line Installation Note.)
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