Does anyone know what would cause refrigerant leak behind passenger tire?

Asked by Cassidy Apr 06, 2023 at 09:07 PM about the 2008 Nissan Sentra Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My AC was blowing hot. So I
replaced the cabin filter and
refilled the refrigerant. About 30
minutes later it leaked out behind
the front passenger tire and there
is a very strong chemical smell
inside the car.

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That's probably where the original freon leaked out , that's why there's none in the system , you have a leak , the components of the AC system are designed to work together , take it to a good shop . I don't know why they even sell cans of freon in the parts store

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That far back has to be a cracked line. Yes this will take a professional to fix it right.

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