Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 805

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HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE

HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE

Removal and Installation for High-Pressure Pipe

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Removal

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to 

HA-24, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure"

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2. Remove the strut tower bar. Refer to 

FSU-12, "Exploded View"

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3. Remove the upper cowl. Refer to 

EXT-18, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove the lower RH cowl.
5. Reposition the power steering reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
6. Reposition the engine coolant reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
7. Remove the high-pressure pipe. Refer to 

HA-31, "Component"

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CAUTION:

Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air. 

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when

installing it.

• After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to 

HA-25, "Checking of Refrigerant Leaks"

.

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Removal

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to 

HA-24, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure"

.

2. Remove the strut tower bar. Refer to 

FSU-12, "Exploded View"

.

3. Remove the upper cowl. Refer to 

EXT-18, "Removal and Installation"

.

4. Remove the lower RH cowl.
5. Disconnect the power steering hose clamp to reposition the power steering hose out of the way.
6. Reposition the power steering reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
7. Reposition the engine coolant reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
8. Remove the high-pressure pipe. Refer to 

HA-31, "Component"

.

CAUTION:

Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air. 

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when

installing it.

• After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to 

HA-25, "Checking of Refrigerant Leaks"

.

Removal and Installation for Junction Pipe

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REMOVAL

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to 

HA-24, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure"

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2. Remove the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"

.

3. Remove the junction pipe. Refer to 

HA-31, "Component"

.

CAUTION:

Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air. 

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE

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• Replace the O-ring of the junction pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when install-

ing it.

• After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to 

HA-25, "Checking of Refrigerant Leaks"

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CONDENSER

CONDENSER

Removal and Installation for Condenser

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REMOVAL

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to 

HA-32, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure"

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2. Remove the front fascia (coupe only). Refer to 

EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove the front grille (sedan only). Refer to 

EXT-38, "Removal and Installation"

.

4. Remove the junction pipe. Refer to 

HA-40, "Removal and Installation for Junction Pipe"

.

CAUTION:

Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of con-

taminants.

5. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
6. Depress the top RH clip (A) and the top LH clip (B) to release

the top condenser brackets as shown.

7. Slide the condenser up to release the condenser from the clips

as shown.

8. Remove the condenser.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the condenser fins

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to 

HA-31, "Component"

.

CAUTION:

• Do not damage the condenser fins.

• Replace the O-rings of the junction pipe and refrigerant pressure sensor with new ones, then apply

A/C oil to them after installing them.

• When charging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to 

HA-25, "Checking of Refrigerant Leaks"

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AMBIENT SENSOR

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AMBIENT SENSOR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. From under the vehicle, disconnect the ambient sensor connec-

tor (2).

2. Release the ambient sensor clip and remove the ambient sen-

sor (1).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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