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: 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 ...
Doors
When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to
open the doors.
WARNING
Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
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NISSAN Intelligent Key Operation
You can lock or unlock the doors and trunk
lid without taking the Intelligent Key out of
your pocket or bag.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock or unlock all doors and trunk
lid by pushing the door handle request
switch (if so equipped) within the range of
operation.
Lockin ...
Refrigerant pressure sensor
Service data and specifications
(SDS)