Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Expansion valve
Removal and Installation for Expansion Valve
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-32, "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. Reposition the power steering reservoir aside without disconnecting the power
steering hose.
6. Disconnect the A/C pipes from the expansion valve. 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.
7. Remove the expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Expansion valve mounting bolts : 2.9 - 5.0 N·m (0.29 - 0.51 kg-m, 26 - 44
in-lb)
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them when
installing them.
Removal and Installation for Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-32, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service
Procedure".
2. Remove the front grille. Ref ...
COMPRESSOR
OIL
REFRIGERANT
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Other materials: NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
Top tether strap anchor
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag inflators
Rear seat belts
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental
air bag
Head restraints/headrests
Front seat belts
Side-imp ...
Head restraints/headrests
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may provide additional protection
against injury in certain rear end collisions.
Adjustable head restraints/
headrests must be adjusted properly,
as specified in this section. Check the
adjustment after someone else ...
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped), place the ignition
switch in the ON position and push the
rear window defroster switch on. The rear
window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.
The rear window defro ...