Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
16. Remove the front floor heat shield.
17. Remove the heater pipe heat shield.
18. Disconnect the steering column from the power steering gear. Refer to See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and
Repair/Removal and Installation.
19. Set four suitable jacks at the body mount points to support the vehicle body when it is separated from the frame.
20. Remove the body mount bolts. Refer to See: Body and Frame/Frame/Body / Frame Mount Bushing/Service and Repair.
21. Use the vehicle hoist to lower the frame from the body [approximately 457 mm (18 in)] until there is sufficient clearance for the underfloor rear
high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes from the body.
22. Remove the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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Replace the O-ring of the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes with a new one, then apply compressor oil to
it for installation.
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After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
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Bleed the brake system. Refer to See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair.