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: Wireless charger (if so equipped)
Indicator
Charging pad
The wireless charger is located on the front
of the center console. Lay the smartphone
on the pad of the wireless charger. Charging
will start automatically. The smartphone
will be charged continuously while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
NOTE:
The wireless ch ...
Passenger compartment
Power moonroof (if so equipped)
Sun visors
Interior lights
HomeLink Universal Transceiver (if so
equipped)
Rearview mirror
Glove box
Cup holders
Console box
Rear armrest
Cup holders
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
Instrument panel
Vents
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Control panel buttons
Display screen
TUNE-SCROLL knob / PUSH SOUND
button
BACK button
DISP button
button*
MENU button
(brightness control)
button
VOL (volume) knob / PUSH
(power)
button
* For additional information regarding the
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
control button, see "Bluetooth Hands-
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