Mazda 2009 Tribute HEV - Manual (Page 298)

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING FILTER (REAR A/C)
MAINTENANCE
The high voltage battery has a dedicated A/C cooling system which
includes an air filter.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate
intervals for air filter.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Mazda air filter
element listed. Refer to Mazda part numbers in this chapter.
Changing the high voltage battery air filter element
1. Remove access panel located in
the rear cargo area on the
driver’s side trim panel to
expose the filter cover.
2. Push the tabs (located on each
side of filter cover) while pulling
gently to remove filter cover.
Remove the old filter.
3. Install new filter and filter cover (note arrows indicating top side).
The arrow on the filter cover and the arrow on the filter both point
in the same direction (upward).
4. Re-install the access panel into the trim panel.
2009 Tribute Hybrid (thv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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Maintenance and Specifications
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