Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 131

Fig. 14: View Of Refrigerant Lines & Components (With Torque Specifications) 
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8. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

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

TEST .)  

REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Disconnect the block joint type pipes by grasping the female side of the block with pliers or similar tool 

and holding firmly, and then remove the connection bolt or nut. 

 

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Fig. 15: Disconnecting Block Joint Type Pipes 
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REFRIGERANT LINE INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Temporarily tighten the joint bolt by hand.  

2. Connect the block joint type pipes by grasping the female side of the block with pliers or similar tool and 

holding firmly, and then tighten the connection bolt or nut with a torque wrench. 

 

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2008 HVAC Basic System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 16: Connecting Block Joint Type Pipes 
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2008 ENGINE

Ignition System - MX-5 Miata 

IGNITION SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX [LF] 

Fig. 1: Identifying Location Of Ignition System Components 
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IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] 

1. Remove the battery cover.  

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

3. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

4. Remove the front suspension tower bar (joint). (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 2 .  

6. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE Ignition System - MX-5 Miata

  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE Ignition System - MX-5 Miata