Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Preparation
Special service tool
The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
HFC-134a (r-134a) service tool and equipmen.T.
Do not mix HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and/or its specified oil with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and/or its oil.
Separate and non-interchangeable service equipment must be used for handling each type of refrigerant/oil.
Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles refrigerant and/or oil) are different between CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). This is to avoid mixed use of the refrigerants/oil.
Adapters that convert one size fitting to another must not be used or refrigerant/oil contamination will occur and compressor failure will result.
Commercial service tool
Sealant or/and lubricant
Service equipment
RECOVERY/RECYCLING RECHARGING EQUIPMENT
Be certain to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for machine operation
and machine maintenance. Do not
introduce any refrigerant other than that s ...
System description
Refrigeration system
Component part location
High-pressure service port
High-pressure pipe
Expansion valve
Low-pressure service port
Low-pressure flexible hose
Compressor
Refrige ...
Other materials:
Cooling fan
Component
Fan shroud and motor assembly
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 b ...
Precaution for Liquid Gasket
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET
After removing nuts and bolts, separate the mating surface, using Tool
and remove old liquid gasket.
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
Tap (1) Tool to insert it, and then slide it (2) by tapping on t ...
Servicing air conditioner (if so equipped)
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN vehicle
is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is required
when servicing your NISSAN air conditioner.
Using improper re ...
