Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
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High and low-pressure hose fittings, relief valve and shaft seal.
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Liquid tank
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Refrigerant pressure sensor
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Service valves
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Check that all the service valve caps are secure on the service valves (to prevent leaks).
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After removing A/C manifold gauge set from service valves, wipe any residue from the valves to prevent any false readings by the leak
detector.
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Evaporator
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With engine OFF, turn blower fan on "High" for at least 15 seconds to dissipate any refrigerant trace around the evaporator. Wait a
minimum of 10 minutes accumulation time (refer to the manufacturer's recommended procedure for actual wait time) before inserting the
leak detector probe into the drain hose.
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Keep the probe inserted for at least 10 seconds. Use caution not to contaminate the probe tip with water or dirt that may be in the drain
hose.
5. If a leak detector detects a leak, verify at least once by blowing compressed air into area of suspected leak, then repeat check.
6. Do not stop when one leak is found. Continue to check for additional leaks at all system components.
If no leaks are found, perform steps 7 - 10.
7. Start engine.
8. Set the front air control as follows;
a. A/C switch: ON
b. Mode: Vent
c. Intake position: Recirculation
d. Temperature: MAX cold
e. Blower fan speed: High
9. Run engine at 1,500 rpm for at least 2 minutes.
10. Turn engine off and perform leak check again following steps 4 through 6 above.
Refrigerant leaks should be checked immediately after stopping the engine. Begin with the leak detector at the compressor. The pressure on the
high pressure side will gradually drop after refrigerant circulation stops and pressure on the low pressure side will gradually rise, as shown in the
graph. Some leaks are more easily detected when pressure is high.
11. Before connecting the recovery/recycling equipment to the A/C system, check the recovery/recycling equipment gauges. No refrigerant pressure
should be displayed. If pressure is displayed, recover the refrigerant from the equipment lines and then check the refrigerant purity.
12. Confirm the refrigerant purity in the supply tank using the recovery/recycling equipment and the refrigerant identifier equipment.
13. Confirm the refrigerant purity in the A/C system using the recovery/recycling equipment and the refrigerant identifier equipment.
14. Discharge the A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Repair the leaking fitting or component as necessary.
15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system and perform the leak test to confirm there are no refrigerant leaks.
16. Conduct the A/C performance test to ensure that the system works properly. Refer to MTC-66, "PERFORMANCE CHART". See: Heating and
Air Conditioning/Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/Manual Air Conditioning/Insufficient Cooling