Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Condenser
Exploded view
- 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".
Cooler pipe and hose
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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 ...
Heating and cooling unit assembly
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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:
Hvac branch line circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check connector
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal
Check the terminals and connectors of the a/c auto amp. For damage, bend
and loose connection (unit
side and connector side).
Is the inspection result normal?
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Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold
temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C) or lower.
WARNING
Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system or
a 2-pronged adapter. You ...
Event Data Recorders (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is ...
