Nissan Pathfinder: Heater & Air Conditioning System - Condenser. Condenser

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual / Ventilation, Heater & Air Conditioner :: Heater & Air Conditioning System / Removal and Installation / Condenser. Condenser

Exploded View

1.	Condenser air deflector (RH)	2.	Condenser assembly	3.	Condenser
4.	Refrigerant pressure sensor	5.	Condenser air deflector (LH)	6.	Radiator
7.	Core support cover	A.	Bolt

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Discharge refrigerant. Refer to Recycle Refrigerant.

Remove front grille. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect harness connector from horn.

Remove front bumper reinforcement bracket upper, front bumper reinforcement bracket, and front bumper fascia upper reinforcement. Refer to Exploded View.

Unbolt transmission oil cooler (if equipped) and set aside.

Disconnect harness connector from refrigerant pressure sensor.

Remove bolt (A), then disconnect high-pressure flexible hose (1) from condenser pipe assembly (3).

CAUTION:

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

(2)	: High-pressure pipe
(B)	: Bolt
	: Front

Remove bolt (B), then disconnect high-pressure pipe (2) from condenser pipe assembly (3).

CAUTION:

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

(1)	: High-pressure flexible hose
(A)	: Bolt
	: Front

Remove radiator core support center brace bolts (A), then remove radiator core support center brace.

Remove bolts, then remove condenser.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-rings.

Apply A/C oil to the O-rings of the condenser for installation.

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