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
Exploded view
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:
Performance test
Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Connect recovery/recycling/recharging equipment (for HFC-134a) or
manifold gauge.
Start the engine, and set to the following condition.
Test condition
Maintain test condition until A/C system becomes stable. (Approximately
10 minutes)
Check t ...
Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Front interior/personal lights
Shift lever light (if equipped)
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Rear interior light (if equipped)
Rear personal lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
Instrument panel ornament light (if equipped)
Fro ...
Circuit Inspection
DESCRIPTION
In general, testing electrical circuits is an easy task if it is
approached in a logical and organized method.
Before beginning it is important to have all available information on the
system to be tested. Also, get a thorough
understanding of system operation. Then you w ...
