1998-2003 Protege & Protege5

1998-2003 Protege & Protege5

1. Dry the evaporator using the following procedure:

WARNING:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occur. Don't run the engine when inside an enclosed area.

A. Start the engine.





B. Set the HVAC controls as follows.

^ RECIRCULATE

^ FULL HEAT

^ FAN HIGH

^ A/C OFF

^ AIRFLOW (FACE)

C. Open one window approximately one half inch.

D. Let the engine run for 15 minutes.

2. Remove the glove box by:





A. Pushing the top stops inward (plastic will flex).

B. At the left side hinge, lift the clip out of its seat.

C. Pull the right axle pin out towards the left side and remove the glove box.

3. Stop the engine. Switch OFF the fan motor.

4. Remove the fan resistor and inspect the evaporator for debris; remove debris using an appropriate vacuum cleaner.

WARNING:
Blower motor resistor may be extremely hot.





5. Reinstall the fan resistor.

6. Shake a bottle of the Mazda Air Cooling Coil Coating well and attach it to the applicator, then connect the applicator to compressed shop air.





7. Insert the applicator in the grille of the recirculation door. Point the nozzle tip in the direction of the evaporator.

8. Switch the fan motor ON.

9. Begin spraying by gently moving the nozzle tip in front of the evaporator surface. Spray the entire contents of the bottle in short bursts, 3 seconds ON, 3 seconds OFF onto the evaporator. A fine mist may exit from the ducts.

10. When the bottle is empty, switch the fan motor off, and remove the applicator.

NOTE:
For reuse, clean the applicator by flushing a bottle of clean water through it.

11. Reinstall the glove box.

12. Use STEP 1 to dry and cure the product.

13. Note application date in service record.