Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Cooler pipe and hose
Exploded View

- Heater and cooling unit assembly
- High-pressure pipe
- High-pressure A/C service valve
- High-pressure flexible hose
- Air deflector (RH)
- Junction pipe
- Condenser
- Liquid tank
- Refrigerant pressure sensor
- Condenser, liquid tank and refrigerant pressure sensor
- Air deflector (LH)
- Compressor
- Low-pressure flexible hose
- Low-pressure A/C service valve
- Low-pressure pipe
- High-pressure pipe to heater and
cooling unit assembly
- High-pressure flexible hose to compressor
- Low-pressure flexible hose to compressor
LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE : Removal and I
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Before servicing, turn the ignition
switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
- Discharge the refrigerant.
- Partially drain the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "Changing
Engine Coolant".
- Disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals.
- Remove the engine room cover.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly and air ducts. Refer to EM-24, "Removal
and Installation".
- Remove the upper radiator hose.
- Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to PG-68, "Removal and
Installation (Battery Tray)".
- Remove the engine cooling fan and shroud assembly. Refer to CO-17,
"Removal and Installation".
- Disconnect the low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor and
the low-pressure pipe. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with suitable material such as vinyl tape
to avoid the entry of air.
- Remove the low-pressure flexible hose.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the new O-rings for installation.
- After recharging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to
HA-26, "Leak Test".
LOW-PRESSURE PIPE
LOW-PRESSURE PIPE : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-28, "Recycle Refrigerant".
- Remove the hoodledge covers (LH/RH).
- Remove the strut tower bar. Refer to FSU-13, "Exploded View".
- Remove the upper cowl. Refer to EXT-21, "Removal and Installation".
- Remove the lower RH cowl.
- Reposition the power steering reservoir out of the way without
disconnecting the hose.
- Disconnect the power steering hose clamp to reposition the power
steering hose out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
- Disconnect the low-pressure pipe from the expansion valve and the
low-pressure hose.
CAUTION:
- Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with a suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
- Remove the low-pressure pipe.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the new O-rings for installation.
- - After recharging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-26,
"Leak Test".
HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Before servicing, turn the ignition
switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
- Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-28, "Recycle Refrigerant".
- Partially drain the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "Changing
Engine Coolant".
- Disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals.
- Remove the hoodledge covers (LH/RH).
- Remove the air cleaner assembly and air ducts. Refer to EM-24, "Removal
and Installation".
- Remove the upper radiator hose.
- Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to PG-68, "Removal and
Installation (Battery Tray)".
- Remove the engine cooling fan and shroud assembly. Refer to CO-16,
"Removal and Installation".
- Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose from the compressor and the
high-pressure pipe and junction pipe. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with suitable material such as vinyl tape
to avoid the entry of air.
- Remove the high-pressure flexible hose.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the new O-rings for installation.
- After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to
HA-26, "Leak Test".
HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE
HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-28, "Recycle Refrigerant".
- Remove the hoodledge covers (LH/RH).
- Remove the strut tower bar. Refer to FSU-13, "Exploded View".
- Remove the upper cowl. Refer to EXT-21, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the lower RH cowl.
- Reposition the engine coolant reservoir out of the way without
disconnecting the hose.
- Reposition the power steering reservoir out of the way without
disconnecting the hose.
- Disconnect the power steering hose clamp to reposition the power
steering hose out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
- Remove the torque rod. Refer to EM-103, "Removal and Installation".
- Disconnect the harness bracket from the engine cover.
- Disconnect the high-pressure pipe from the expansion valve and the
high-pressure flexible hose and junction pipe.
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with a
suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
- Remove the high-pressure pipe.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the new O-rings for installation.
- After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to
HA-26, "Leak Test".
COMPRESSOR
Removal and Installation for Compressor
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Before servicing, turn the ignition
switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
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CONDENSER
CONDENSER : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-28, "Recycle Refrigerant".
Remove the RH hoodledge cover.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer ...
Other materials:
Exterior rear
Rear window defroster switch
High-mounted stop light
Interior trunk lid release. Trunk lid
Exterior trunk lid release/request button. Rearview camera
Rear sonar sensors (if so equipped)
Replacing bulbs
Fuel-filler door. Fuel recommendation
Child safety rear door locks
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Intelligent key
Description
The following functions are available when having and carrying the
Intelligent Key.
Door lock/unlock
Trunk open
Remote control entry function and panic alarm function are available when
operating the remote buttons.
Component Function Check
NOTE:
The Signal Tech II To ...
Parking, license plate and tail lamps
System Diagram
System Description
BCM (Body Control Module) controls parking, license plate and tail lamps
operation.
IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) operates
parking, license plate and tail lamps according to CAN communication
signals from BCM.
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