Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Nissan NV3500 HD, 2019 Nissan NV2500 HD, and 2019 Nissan NV1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure .
- Remove the passenger side wheel and tire assembly (VQ40DE/VK56VD With Rear A/C only).
- Remove the passenger side front fender protector (VQ40DE/VK56VD With Rear A/C only). Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove the engine ground bolt from the wheel well (VQ40DE/VK56VD With Rear A/C only).
- Disconnect the high-pressure pipe from the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure pipes (VQ40DE/VK56VD With Rear A/C only).
- Disconnect the high-pressure pipe from the expansion valve.
- Disconnect the high-pressure pipe from the condenser.
- Remove the engine ground bolt from aside the battery tray (VQ40DE/VK56VD With Rear A/C only).
- Remove the coolant overflow tube (VQ40DE/VK56VD With Rear A/C only). Refer to Exploded View .
- Reposition the power steering reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
- Disconnect the high-pressure pipe from the three high-pressure pipe to frame retainer clips.NOTE: Cap the high-pressure pipe to prevent contamination.
- Remove the high-pressure pipe.