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Refrigerant Lines: Compressor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Infiniti M45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Removing Compressor With Torque Specification
G02025981Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Remove engine cover. Refer to "ENGINE ROOM COVER".
  2. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
  3. Remove engine under cover, using power tools.
  4. Remove air cleaner assembly, air duct and air inlet pipe. Refer to "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ".
  5. Remove compressor-alternator belt.

    Refer to CHECKING DRIVE BELTS .

    Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly, Air Duct And Air Inlet Pipe
    G02025982Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. CAUTION: Cap or wrap the open ends of the pipe with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
  6. Remove mounting nuts from both high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose.
  7. Disconnect compressor connectors (magnet clutch and ECV).
  8. Remove mounting bolt from radiator hose bracket.
  9. Remove mounting bolts from compressor, using power tools.
  10. Move radiator hose to right side of the vehicle.
  11. Remove compressor from the upper side of the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Mounting Bolt, Compressor, Vehicle Connector, Compressor Connector And Nuts
    G02025983Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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