Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Preparation
Special service tool
The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
HFC-134a (r-134a) service tool and equipmen.T.
Do not mix HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and/or its specified oil with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and/or its oil.
Separate and non-interchangeable service equipment must be used for handling each type of refrigerant/oil.
Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles refrigerant and/or oil) are different between CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). This is to avoid mixed use of the refrigerants/oil.
Adapters that convert one size fitting to another must not be used or refrigerant/oil contamination will occur and compressor failure will result.
Commercial service tool
Sealant or/and lubricant
Service equipment
RECOVERY/RECYCLING RECHARGING EQUIPMENT
Be certain to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for machine operation
and machine maintenance. Do not
introduce any refrigerant other than that s ...
System description
Refrigeration system
Component part location
High-pressure service port
High-pressure pipe
Expansion valve
Low-pressure service port
Low-pressure flexible hose
Compressor
Refrige ...
Other materials:
Power supply routing circuit
Wiring Diagram — Battery Power Supply —
Wiring Diagram — Accessory Power Supply —
Wiring Diagram — Ignition Power Supply —
Fuse
If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause o ...
Headlamp (lo) circuit
Description
The ipdm e/r (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the
headlamp low relay based on
inputs from the bcm over the can communication lines. When the headlamp low
relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 43 and 44, located in the ipdm e/r. Power then flows ...
Turn signal lamp circuit
Description
The bcm monitors inputs from the combination switch to determine when to
activate the turn signals. The
bcm outputs voltage direction to the left and right turn signals during turn
signal operation or both during hazard
warning operation. The bcm sends a turn signal indicator req ...
