Murano AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
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5. Disconnect one-touch joints.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89916) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
6. Remove the low-pressure pipe 1.
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
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Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in
axial direction.
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Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.
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After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not come off.
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When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Bolt mounting the low-pressure pipe 1
Tightening torque : 7.8 - 19.6 Nm (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m, 69 - 173 in-lb)
Bolt mounting the low-pressure pipe 1 bracket
Tightening torque : 3.82 - 4.51 Nm (0.39 - 0.46 kg-m, 34 - 39 in-lb)
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Pipe 1 (Engine Compartment)
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to "COWL". See: Body and Frame/Cowl/Service and Repair
3. Remove air duct (inlet).
4. Remove low-pressure pipe 1.Refer to "Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 1 (Engine Compartment)".
5. Remove reservoir tank.
6. Remove IPDM E/R. Refer to "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R". See: Power and Ground Distribution/Power Distribution Module/Service
and Repair