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Front Airflow Mode Actuator Installation: Notes

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  1. Move the front airflow mode links to the positions shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Front Airflow Mode Links Location
    G11433655Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the airflow mode main link in the direction shown in the figure. (See AIRFLOW MODE MAIN LINK INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 2: Airflow Mode Main Link Location
    G11433656Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Move the airflow mode main link in the direction shown in the figure and verify that it rotates smoothly.
    Fig 3: Moving Airflow Mode Main Link
    G11433657Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Align airflow mode link tab A of the cover with the link groove on the airflow mode main link side, airflow mode link tab B of the cover with the link groove on the front A/C unit side as shown in the figure, and install the cover.
    NOTE:
    • The airflow mode main link is not secured, therefore hold it with your hand so that it does not detach.
    Fig 4: Aligning Airflow Mode Link Tab A Of Cover With Link Groove On Airflow Mode Main Link Side
    G11433658Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Verify that the airflow mode link tabs are engaged with the link grooves.
  6. Install the screws.
    Fig 5: Installing Airflow Mode Link Tabs Screws
    G11433659Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Align the airflow mode main link shaft with the shape of the front airflow mode actuator hole, and install the front airflow mode actuator.
    Fig 6: Installing Front Airflow Mode Actuator
    G11433660Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the screws.
  9. Connect the connector.
    Fig 7: Front Airflow Mode Actuator Connector And Clip Locations
    G11433661Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the clip.
  11. Install the following parts:
    1. Passenger-side front heat duct (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Passenger-side lower panel (See PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Driver-side lower panel (See DRIVER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Fuel-filler lid opener lever (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Hood release lever (See HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Selector lever knob (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
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