Mazda 3 Service Manual: Evaporator Inspection
1. Inspect the evaporator for damage, cracks, and oil leakage.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the evaporator.
2. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
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If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten the fins.
Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
NOTE:
Remove/install the drive belt from the underside of the veh ...
Expansion Valve Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system..
CAUTION:
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability
will b ...
Other materials:
i-ELOOP
On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the
vehicle is
decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being
discarded as
heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use
it to power the
vehicle's electrical dev ...
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coate ...
Oil Filter Replacement [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
