Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 130

Fig. 12: Pouring Drained Oil From Old A/C Compressor Into New A/C Compressor 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

CONDENSER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the battery cover.  

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

3. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)  

4. Remove the splash shields.  

5. Remove the under cover.  

 

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6. Remove the cooling pipe installation bolts.  

7. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the condenser and pipes to spill, and remove in the order 

indicated in Fig. 13 . 

CAUTION:



If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, 
cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other 
malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately 
after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 HVAC Basic System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 13: View Of Cooling Pipe & Components (With Torque Specifications) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

8. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

 

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9. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE 

TEST .)  

CONDENSER INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. When replacing the new condenser, add compressor oil to the refrigeration cycle. 

Supplemental amount (approx. quantity)  

20 ml {20 cc, 0.7 fl oz}  

CONDENSER INSPECTION 

1. Inspect the condenser for cracks, damage, and oil leakage. 

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If there is any malfunction, replace the condenser.  

2. Visually inspect the fins for clogging of foreign material. 

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If any fins are clogged, remove the foreign material.  

3. Visually inspect the fins for bending. 

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If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten fins.  

REFRIGERANT LINES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the battery cover.  

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

3. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)  

4. Remove the air cleaner. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

5. Remove the splash shield.  

6. Remove the under cover.  

7. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the piping and connecting parts to spill, and remove in the 

order indicated in Fig. 14 . 

CAUTION:



If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, 
cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other 
malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately 
after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 HVAC Basic System - MX-5 Miata