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: Lights
Headlights
For additional information on headlight
bulb replacement, refer to the instructions
outlined in this section.
Replacing the LED headlight bulb
If LED headlight bulb replacement is required,
it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Exterior and interior lights
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How to use the vehicle information
display
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the ,
, and OK buttons located on the
steering
wheel.
- Use these buttons
to navigate the vehicle information
display.
OK - Change or select an item in the
vehicle information display.
- Returns to the previous
menu.
The OK, a ...
Brake fluid
For additional information on brake fluid
specification, see "Recommended fluids/
lubricants and capacities".
WARNING
Use only new fluid from a sealed container.
Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake system.
The use of improper fluids can damage
the brake system and affect ...