Nissan Murano: Compressor / Compressor

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to Recycle Refrigerant.

Partially remove the front edge of the front fender protector (RH). Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the bolts that retain the oil cooler line brackets to the engine block and reposition the oil cooler line aside. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the drive belt. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect the harness connector from the compressor.

Disconnect the low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.

CAUTION:

Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.

CAUTION:

Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

Remove the compressor bolts then remove the compressor.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Tighten the compressor bolts in the specified sequence.

• Do not reuse O-rings.

• Apply A/C oil to the O-rings on the compressor for installation.

CAUTION:

• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to Leak Test.

• Check the tension of the drive belt after installing the compressor. Refer to Checking Drive Belt.