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Air Intake Actuator Removal/Installation (Auto A/C)

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Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Actuator (Full-Auto Air Conditioner)
G10910274Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
  • If a non-specified grease is used, it may result in abnormal noise or an operation malfunction of the links. Use only a grease coating agent on each link and do not wipe off or add additional grease.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the air intake actuator connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Actuator Connector
    G10910275Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the screws.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Actuator Screws
    G10910276Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the air intake actuator.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.