5. Remove the third row seat assembly
(RH only).
•

Pull the seat belt buckle through its
elastic strap.

•

Detach the seat side trim (for reinstallation).

Seat side
trim
Strap

Figure 21

6. Remove the second and third row seat
belt lower anchor bolts (RH) only.

Figure 22

7. Remove the tie down hooks and floor
side finisher (RH side only).

8. Remove the cargo net hook (RH side
only).

Figure 23

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9. Remove the back door (hatch)
weatherstrip (not shown).
10. Remove the right rear door kicking plate.
11. Remove the luggage side lower finisher
(RH only, page 13, #1).
•

Kicking
plate

Unplug both third row seat switches
(if equipped) and power point (power
port).

Figure 24
12. Remove the foam insulation.

13. Remove the rear floor duct.
•

Remove the harness clip by pinching
and pushing through (not shown).

14. Remove the rear A/C pipe bracket bolt.
15. Unbolt the A/C refrigerant pipes from the
expansion valve.

Foam
insulation

CAUTION: Cap or wrap the A/C
refrigerant pipe ends with a suitable
material such as vinyl tape to avoid the
entry of air and contamination.
Figure 25

Rear floor duct

Figure 26
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TORX bolts
16. Unbolt the two (2) T27 TORX bolts, and
then remove the rear expansion valve.
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the openings of
the lines going to the evaporator with a
suitable material such as vinyl tape to
avoid the entry of air or contamination.

Figure 27

17. Blow filtered shop air pressure through the high pressure pipes:
a. Block the high pressure pipe end going into the front expansion valve.
b. Blow filtered shop air pressure into the high pressure pipe end at the rear expansion
valve.
c. Next, unblock the pipe end going into the front expansion valve, and then block the
high pressure pipe end going into the rear expansion valve.
d. Blow filtered shop air pressure into the high pressure pipe end closest to the
condenser.
e. Blow filtered shop air pressure through the junction pipe.
CAUTIONS:
•

Be sure to use filtered shop air pressure to avoid the entry of oil, water, or other
contamination.

•

Cover the end of the pipe being blown out with a clean shop rag (to catch debris).

•

If work is stopped for any amount of time, cap or wrap all A/C refrigerant pipe ends
with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air and
contamination.

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Install Receiver/Dryer and Expansion Valve(s)
1. Install the new receiver/dryer in reverse order of its removal.
2. Install the expansion valve(s), if being replaced, in reverse order of their removal.
CAUTIONS:
•

Always replace O-rings for A/C piping, receiver/dryer, and expansion valves with
new ones, and apply compressor oil when installing.

•

Be careful to align the threaded receiver/dryer attachment bolt hole with the
condenser mounting block hole.

•

Make sure the receiver/dryer attachment bolt is securely installed at the condenser
mounting block.

3. Charge the A/C system.
CAUTION: When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
•

Refer to the operator’s manual of your refrigerant recovery and charging equipment.

•

Refrigerant capacity:
¾ 2011 Titan: 0.70 +/- 0.05 kg (1.54 +/- 0.11 lb)
¾ 2011 Armada: 1.08 +/- 0.05 kg (2.38 +/- 0.11 lb)

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Fastener Torque Specifications:
•

T27 TORX bolts – rear expansion valve: 4.0 N•m (0.41 kg-m, 35 in lb)

•

Bolt – A/C pipes to rear expansion valve: 3.5 N•m (0.34 kg-m, 30 in lb)

•

Bolt – rear A/C pipe bracket: 5.5 N•m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in lb)

•

Bolt – rear floor duct: 5.8 N•m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in lb)

•

Bolts – third row seat assembly, all: 45 N•m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft lb)

•

Bolts – second and third row seat belt assembly: 49 N•m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft lb)

•

T27 TORX bolts – front expansion valve: 4.0 N•m (0.41 kg-m, 35 in lb)

•

Bolt – A/C pipes to front expansion valve: 3.5 N•m (0.34 kg-m, 30 in lb)

•

Nuts – low-pressure pipe brackets: 5.5 N•m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in lb)

•

Bolts – upper radiator mounting: 4.1 N•m (0.42 kg-m, 37 in lb)

•

Nuts – fan coupling: 9.5 N•m (0.97 kg-m, 84 in lb)

•

Bolts – upper radiator shroud: 4.1 N•m (0.42 kg-m, 37 in lb)

•

Radiator drain plug: 1.1 N•m (0.12kg-m, 11 in lb)

•

Clamp – duct and resonator assembly: 4.5 N•m (0.46 kg-m, 40 in lb)

•

Bolts – engine room cover: 5.5 N•m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in lb)

•

Bolts – both skid plate and engine under cover: 5.5 N•m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in lb)

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PARTS INFORMATION
MODEL

2011 Titan
and Armada

*
**

DESCRIPTION

PART #

QUANTITY

Tube Assy - Dryer and Tank
(receiver/dryer) *

53542-ZQ00A

1

Valve Assy - One Way

92200-ZC00A

1 (as needed)

Valve Assy – Expansion (Armada only)

92200-5Z000

1 (as needed)

O-Ring – 1, 4 ***

92473-N8210 2 (as needed) **

O-Ring – 2 (Titan only) ***

92472-N8210 1 (as needed) **

O-Ring – 3 (Titan only) ***

92470-HC050 1 (as needed) **

O-Ring – 2, 3 (Armada only) ***

92470-HC050 2 (as needed) **

O-Ring – 5 ***

92476-5Z000

1 (as needed) **

O-Ring – 6 ***

92477-5Z000

1 (as needed) **

O-Ring – 7 (Armada only) ***

92470-HC050 1 (as needed) **

O-Ring – 8 (Armada only) ***

92473-N8210 2 (as needed) **

O-Ring – 9 (Armada only) ***

92477-5Z000

1 (as needed) **

O-Ring – 10 (Armada only) ***

92476-5Z000

1 (as needed) **

The receiver/dryer comes with two (2) o-rings.

O-rings 3-6 are needed only when the front expansion valve is replaced. O-rings
7 -12 are needed only when the rear expansion valve is replaced.
*** For o-ring location, match up with the numbers on page 16, Figure 17 and 18.

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3

4

5

6
a

a

2

1

Armada only

a

Always replace after every disassembly

Figure 28

9

*

10 *

7
8

TP110894

*

Always replace after every disassembly
O-rings located behind expansion valve

Figure 29 (Armada only)

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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a “CM” line claim using the following claims coding:
“CM” I.D.: PC117
For Titan and Armada:
DESCRIPTION
Replace Receiver / Dryer

OP CODE
PC1170

FRT
2.3 hrs

DESCRIPTION

OP CODE

FRT

Replace Receiver / Dryer and Front Expansion Valve

PC1171

2.5 hrs

DESCRIPTION

OP CODE

FRT

Replace Receiver / Dryer and Front & Rear Expansion Valves *

PC1172

3.2 hrs

And If Needed, For Titan:

And If Needed, For Armada:

*

The rear expansion valve must be replaced when the front expansion valve is replaced.

Expense Code:
EXPENSE CODE
010

DESCRIPTION
R134a Refrigerant

MAX. AMOUNT
$34.86

Genuine Nissan Refrigerant R134A (P/N 999MP-R134AP1) and Genuine Nissan
Type S R134A PAGLUBE (KLH00-PAGS1) are available through the Nissan Maintenance
Advantage program: Phone: 877-NIS-NMA1 (877-647-6621), or website order via
link on dealer portal www.NNAnet.com and click on “Maintenance AdvantageTire/Wiper/Battery/Chemical” link.

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OWNER’S LETTER
Dear Nissan Owner:
Nissan is committed to providing the highest levels of product quality and customer
satisfaction. We believe that our current and future success depends on your continued
satisfaction with Nissan. With that in mind, we want to bring to your attention important
information regarding the air conditioning system of your Vehicle.
REASON FOR SERVICE CAMPAIGN
On some vehicles affected by this campaign, the air conditioning system has the potential
for reduced cooling performance under certain conditions because of improperly
assembled receiver/dryer components.
WHAT NISSAN WILL DO
To assure your continued satisfaction and confidence in your vehicle, your Nissan dealer
will replace the air conditioning system receiver/dryer and, if necessary, the expansion
valve at no charge for parts or labor. The service may take a few hours to complete, but
your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their
work schedule.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Contact your Nissan dealer at your earliest convenience in order to arrange an
appointment. To ensure the least inconvenience for you, it is important that you have
an appointment before bringing your vehicle to the Nissan dealer for service. Please
bring this notice with you when you keep your service appointment. Instructions have been
sent to your Nissan dealer.
If the dealer fails, or is unable to complete the service free of charge, you may contact the
National Consumer Affairs Department, Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003,
Franklin, TN 37068-5003. The toll free number is 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
Thank you for providing us an opportunity to ensure on-going satisfaction with your Nissan
vehicle.

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