Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 493

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LOW-PRESSURE PIPE

LOW-PRESSURE PIPE

Removal and Installation for Low-Pressure Pipe

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REMOVAL

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to 

HA-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure"

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2. Remove the strut tower bar. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

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3. Remove the cowl top. Refer to 

EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove the lower RH cowl.
5. Remove the brake fluid reservoir.
6. Remove the low-pressure pipe. Refer to 

HA-27, "Component"

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CAUTION:

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

contaminants. 

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Replace the O-ring on the low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply electric compressor oil to it

for installation.

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

HA-22, "Checking of Refrigerant Leaks"

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HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE

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HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE

Removal and Installation for High-Pressure Flexible Hose

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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the high voltage electrical system. Refer to 

GI-24, "Precautions For High-Voltage System"

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2. Remove the engine air cleaner front air duct. Refer to 

EM-24, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to 

HA-28, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure"

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4. Disconnect the electric compressor inverter unit connector.
5. Disconnect the high voltage electric compressor inverter unit

connector (1).

• The lock lever of the high voltage electric compressor inverter

unit connector (1) must be moved from the locked position (A)

to the unlocked position (B) before pulling up to disconnect the

high voltage electric compressor inverter unit connector (1).

CAUTION:

Cap or wrap the connector with a suitable material such as

vinyl tape to avoid the entry of any contaminants. 

6. Remove the high voltage harness bracket from the electric compressor.
7. Remove the high-pressure flexible hose. Refer to 

HA-27, "Component"

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CAUTION:

Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of

contaminants. 

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• The lock lever of the high voltage electric compressor inverter unit

connector (1) must be moved from the unlocked position (B) to the

locked position (A) after connecting the high voltage electric com-

pressor inverter unit connector (1) as shown. Check the high volt-

age electric compressor inverter unit connector (1) to make sure it

is fully seated and locked securely.

CAUTION:

• Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible hose with a

new one, then apply electric compressor oil to it for installa-

tion.

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

HA-22,

"Checking of Refrigerant Leaks"

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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-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure"

.

2. Remove the strut tower bar. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

.

3. Remove the cowl top. Refer to 

EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove the lower RH cowl.
5. Remove the brake fluid reservoir.
6. Reposition the engine coolant reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
7. Remove the brake ECU module and bracket. Refer to 

BRC-198, "Removal and Installation"

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8. Reposition the ABS motor relay box aside.
9. Remove the RH engine mount torque rod. Refer to 

EM-71, "Removal and Installation"

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10. Remove the engine air cleaner front air duct. Refer to 

EM-24, "Removal and Installation"

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11. Remove the high-pressure pipe. Refer to 

HA-27, "Component"

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CAUTION:

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

contaminants. 

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 electric compressor oil to it

when installing it.

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

HA-22, "Checking of Refrigerant Leaks"

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Removal and Installation for Junction Pipe

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REMOVAL

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to 

HA-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure"

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2. Remove the engine air cleaner front air duct. Refer to 

EM-24, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove the junction pipe. Refer to 

HA-27, "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-rings of the junction pipe with a new ones, then apply electric compressor oil to them

when installing it.

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

HA-22, "Checking of Refrigerant Leaks"

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CONDENSER

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CONDENSER

Removal and Installation for Condenser

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The condenser is part of the radiator, condenser and liquid tank assembly. Refer to 

CO-14, "Removal and

Installation"

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