Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Low-Pressure Pipe 1 (Engine Compartment)
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe 1 (Engine Compartment)
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove cowl top cover.
3. Remove mounting bolts from low-pressure pipe 1 and low-pressure pipe 1 bracket.
4. Remove high-pressure pipe 1 from clip.
5. Disconnect one-touch joints.
a. Set a disconnector (SST: 9253089916) 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 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 O-rings of low-pressure pipe 1 with new ones, and 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.
Low-pressure pipe 1 bracket mounting bolt : 4.2 N.m (0.43 kg-m, 37 in-lb)