Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to Recycle Refrigerant .
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner. Refer to Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensioner .
- Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector, then position the wiring harness aside.
- Disconnect the A/C high side line from the compressor.CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
- Disconnect the A/C low side line from the compressor.CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the compressor.
- Remove the 2 oil cooler line bracket bolts and position the bracket aside.
- Remove the compressor bolts and the compressor.