Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Condenser
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- Core support upper cover
- High-pressure pipe
- High-pressure flexible hose
- Refrigerant pressure sensor
- Condenser and liquid tank assembly
- Core support upper
Front
Condenser
Condenser : removal and installation
REMOVAL
- Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-23, "Recycle Refrigerant".
- Reposition the hood lock assembly. Refer to DLK-154, "HOOD LOCK CONTROL
: Exploded View".
NOTE:
Disconnection of the hood release cable is not necessary.
- Remove the core support upper. Refer to HA-39, "Exploded View".
- Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-23, "Removal and Installation".
- Disconnect the harness connector from the refrigerant pressure sensor.
- Remove the bolt (A) that retains the high-pressure flexible hose
to the condenser, then disconnect the high-pressure flexible
hose from the condenser and liquid tank assembly.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

- Remove the bolt (A) that retains the high-pressure pipe to the
condenser, then disconnect the high-pressure pipe from the
condenser and liquid tank assembly.

- Remove the condenser and liquid tank assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the O-rings of the condenser for installation.
- After charging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-21, "Leak
Test".
Refrigerant pressure sensor
Refrigerant pressure sensor : removal
and installation
REMOVAL
- Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-23, "Recycle Refrigerant".
- Reposition the hood lock assembly. Refer to DLK-154, "HOOD LOCK CONTROL
: Exploded View".
NOTE:
Disconnection of the hood release cable is not necessary.
- Remove the core support upper. Refer to HA-39, "Exploded View".
- Disconnect the harness connector from the refrigerant pressure sensor.
- Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor (1) from the liquid tank
on the condenser.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the condenser fins.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the O-ring.
- Apply A/C compressor oil to the new O-ring for installation.
- After charging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-21, "Leak
Test".
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High-pressure service port
High-pressure pipe
Expansion valve
Low-pressure service port
Low-pressure flexible hose
Compressor
Refrigerant pressure sensor
Condenser ...
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With air conditioning
Defroster seal
Center ventilator seal
Upper distribution module
Side ventilator seal (LH)
Blower motor
Blower unit
Intake door motor
Power tr ...
Other materials:
Air cleaner
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide.”
To remove the air cleaner filter:
Unlatch the retaining clips A .
Pull up at points B and remove.
Pull up and remove air cleaner ...
Water pump
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Gasket
Water pump
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns
could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap.
Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up ...
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position
until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
When moving the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, make sure the shift lever is in
the P (Park) position.
When removing the key ...
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