Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the temperature at 18° C (60° F), and then disconnect the battery negative cable.
Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge refrigerant.
Remove cowl top cover. Refer to COWL TOP .
Remove high-pressure pipe 1 fixing clip.
Remove low-pressure flexible hose fixing bolt.
Disconnect evaporator-side one-touch joints.
1. Set a disconnector (High-pressure side: 92530-89908, Low pressure side: 92530- 89916) on A/C piping.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Evaporator Lines
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
3. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
CAUTION: Seal connection opening of piping with a cap or vinyl tape to avoid exposure to atmosphere.
Remove blower unit. Refer to BLOWER UNIT .
Remove air mix door motor (Passenger side).

Fig 2: Identifying A/C Components Attached to Evaporator Housing
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove intake sensor connector, foot duct and heater core cover.
Remove evaporator cover from heater & cooling unit.
Remove the fixing bolt, then remove the low-pressure pipe 2 and high- pressure pipe 2.
CAUTION: Seal connection opening of piping with a cap or vinyl tape to avoid exposure to atmosphere.

Fig 3: Removing Low & High Pressure Pipes
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Slide the evaporator to passenger side, then remove the intake sensor.

Fig 4: Removing Intake Sensor
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