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Removal and Installation for Condenser: Removal

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  1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE ".
  2. Remove the radiator. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (VK56DE), "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (VQ40DE).
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.
  3. Disconnect the front high-pressure flexible A/C hose and the front high-pressure A/C pipe from the condenser.
    CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
  4. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor harness connector.
  5. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the condenser.
  6. Lift the condenser out of the mounting grommets and remove the condenser.
  7. Remove the liquid tank.
    Fig 1: Identifying Condenser And Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
    G08167491Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.