Nissan Murano: Heater & Air Conditioning System :: Removal and Installation / Expansion Valve
Removal and Installation
Heating and Cooling Unit Assembly Components
| 1. |
Heating and cooling unit assembly |
2. |
Evaporator |
3. |
Heater case side cover |
| 4. |
Air mix door motor (RH) |
5. |
Blower unit case |
6. |
Intake door motor |
| 7. |
Blower motor |
8. |
Upper floor connecting duct (RH) |
9. |
In-cabin microfilter cover |
| 10. |
In-cabin microfilter |
11. |
Drain hose |
12. |
Expansion valve grommet |
| 13. |
Expansion valve |
14. |
Heater core |
15. |
Air mix door motor (LH) |
| 16. |
Aspirator hose |
17. |
Upper floor connecting duct (LH) |
18. |
Heater core pipe cover |
| 19. |
Mode door motor (front) |
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REMOVAL
Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to Recycle Refrigerant.
Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to Removal and Installation - Cowl Top Cover.
Disconnect the high-pressure pipe and internal heat exchanger from the expansion valve.
Remove the expansion valve bolts then remove the expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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Do not reuse O-rings.
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Apply A/C oil to the O-rings of the expansion valve for installation.
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After charging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to Leak Test.
Removal and Installation
Heating and Cooling Unit Components 1.
Heating and cooling unit assembly
2.
Evaporator
3.
Heater case side cover
4...
Compressor
Type
Variable displacement swash plate
Displacement
175 cm3 (10.7 cu in)/rev
Number of cylinders
10
Cylinder bore diameter × stroke
30...
Other information:
Drive belt*: Check engine drive belt for
wear, fraying or cracking and for proper
tension. Replace any damaged drive belt.
Engine air filter: Replace at specified intervals.
When driving for prolonged periods in
dusty conditions, check/replace the filter
more frequently...
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts. Reference — Inspection — Exploded View — Inspection NVH Troubleshooting Chart Inspection NVH Troubleshooting Chart NVH Troubleshooting Chart Inspection NVH Troubleshooting Chart NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS Excessive joint angle Joint sliding resistance Imbalance Improper installation, looseness Parts interference Wheel bearing damage FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT AXLE TIRE WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT BRAKE STEERING
Symptom
DRIVE SHAFT
Noise
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×
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Shake
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FRONT AXLE
Noise
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×
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×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Shake
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×
×
×
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×
×
×
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×
Vibration
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×
×
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×
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×
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×
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×
Shimmy
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×
×
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×
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×
×
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×
×
Shudder
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×
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×
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×
×
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×
×
Poor quality ride or handling
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×
×
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×
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Inspect Front Axle for cracks or damage...