Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Evaporator

Removal and Installation

COMPONENTS

1. Heater and cooling unit case

2. Evaporator

3. Intake sensor

4. In-cabin microfilter

5. Evaporator cover

6. Heater and cooling unit foot duct RH

7. Blower unit

REMOVAL

1. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to HA-32, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".

2. Remove the expansion valve.

CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air. 3. Remove the blower unit. Refer to VTL-14, "Removal and Installation".

4. Remove the heater and cooling unit foot duct RH.

5. Remove the air mix door motor RH.

6. Remove the evaporator cover.

7. Remove the evaporator.

• Remove the intake sensor.

CAUTION: Mark the mounting position of the intake sensor.

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.