1990 Mazda 323 Evaporator, A/C Compressor, A/C Condenser

A/C Compressor, A/C Condenser, Evaporator Installation and Repair Tips for 1990 Mazda 323

• Q:

  How to properly remove and replace the Evaporator and A/C Expansion Valve in an air conditioning system on 1990 Mazda 323?

  A:

  Have a shop discharge and recover refrigerant. Disconnect and cap HVAC lines, remove glovebox and dash panels, remove cooling unit components and A/C Evaporator Core, disconnect electricals and expansion valve, cap fittings, inspect and replace damaged parts, reinstall with new O-rings and oil, then have system evacuated, charged and leak-tested.
• Q:

  How to remove and install an A/C Compressor on 1990 Mazda 323?

  A:

  Have a qualified shop discharge and recover refrigerant, then disconnect the negative cable. Remove undercover and splash shield and drivebelt. Disconnect lines and connector, unbolt A/C Compressor. If new, follow oil instructions; reinstall, replace and lube O-rings, tighten bolts, avoid oil on fittings. Have shop evacuate, recharge and leak-test system.
• Q:

  How to properly discharge, remove, and replace an A/C condenser on 1990 Mazda 323?

  A:

  Have a qualified shop discharge and recover refrigerant. Remove grille and model-specific parts (receiver/drier/radiator or coolant reservoir/air cleaner/MAF), insert fin protector, disconnect and cap A/C Condenser fittings, remove and inspect A/C Condenser, repair or replace. Reassemble in reverse, replace and lubricate O-rings. Shop evacuates, recharges, leak-tests, adding compatible oil if replaced.