Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair 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.
Evaporator
Purpose
The evaporator cools the passing air.
Function
The evaporator vaporizes the atomized refrigerant flowing internally, and
the air passing through the evaporator is cooled ...
Expansion Valve
Purpose
The expansion valve atomizes liquid refrigerant to facilitate cooling of
the evaporator.
Function
The expansion valve reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant rapidly ...
Other materials:
Switch Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the car-navigation unit. (with car-navigation system).
3. Insert your hand from the lower side of the lower panel (without car-navigation
system) or the area where the car-navigation unit was installed (with car-navigation
system), press t ...
Rear Combination Light
Purpose
The rear combination lights are used to signal the following conditions to
vehicles/people at the rear.
Rear turn lights: Signals a left or right turn of the vehicle.
Brake lights: Signals a vehicle stop.
Taillights: Signals the presence of the ve ...
Windshield Wipers and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON.
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield,
it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
Only use wind ...
