Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Preparation
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tool and Equipment
Do not mix HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and/or its specified oil with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and/or its oil.
Separate and non-interchangeable service equipment must be used for handling each type of refrigerant/oil.
Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles refrigerant and/or oil) are different between CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). This is to avoid mixed use of the refrigerants/oil.
Adapters that convert one size fitting to another must not be used refrigerant/oil contamination will occur and compressor failure will result.
Commercial Service Tool
Precaution
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and
"SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER", used alo ...
System description
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refrigerant Cycle
Refrigerant flow
Compressor
Pressure relief valve
Liquid tank
Refrigerant pressure sensor
Condenser
Expansion valve
Evaporator
Blower ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis system (ipdm E/R)
Diagnosis Description
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test mode, the IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the following
systems to check their operation.
Oil pressure warning lamp
Front wiper (LO, HI)
Parking lamps
Side marker lamps
License plate lamps
Tail lamps
Front f ...
Installing the spare tire
The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. For additional information, refer to
"Wheels and tires" in the "Do-it-yourself"
section of this manual.
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between
the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten
the wheel nuts finger ...
Oil
Description
MAINTENANCE OF OIL LEVEL
The compressor oil is circulating in the system together with the
refrigerant. It is necessary to fill compressor with oil when replacing A/C
system parts or when a large amount of refrigerant leakage is detected. It is
important to always maintain oil le ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
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