Owner's Manual

MTC-98
REFRIGERANT LINES
Revision: March 2005 2005 Altima
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible Hose EJS002TA
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to MTC-89, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor.
3. Remove the low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to MTC-91, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of
contaminants.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
● Replace the O-ring on the low-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply A/C lubricant to it
for installation.
● After recharging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to MTC-102, "Checking for Refrigerant
Leaks" .
Removal and Installation for High-pressure Flexible Hose EJS002TB
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to MTC-89, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Reposition the engine coolant reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
3. Reposition the power steering reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
4. Remove the high-pressure flexible hose. Refer to MTC-91, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of
contaminants.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
● Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply A/C lubricant to it
for installation.
● After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to MTC-102, "Checking for Refrigerant Leaks"
.
Removal and Installation for High-pressure Pipe EJS002TC
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to MTC-89, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Reposition the engine coolant reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
3. Reposition the power steering reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
4. Remove the high-pressure pipe. Refer to MTC-91, "
Components" .
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 in the reverse order of removal.
Low-pressure flexible hose (evaporator side) bolt : 2.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.29 - 0.60 kg-m,
26 - 52 in-lb)
Low-pressure flexible hose (compressor side) bolt : 7.8 - 19.6 N·m (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m,
69 - 173 in-lb)
Low-pressure flexible hose (in-line connection) bolt : 7.8 - 19.6 N·m (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m,
69 - 173 in-lb)
High-pressure flexible hose bolt : 7.8 - 19.6 N·m (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m, 69 - 173 in-lb)