MODEL J31 SERIES
2006 NISSAN EUROPE S.A.S.
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A GENERAL INFORMATION
B ENGINE
C TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
E SUSPENSION
F BRAKES
G STEERING H RESTRAINTS
I BODY
J AIR CONDITIONER
K ELECTRICAL
L MAINTENANCE
M INDEXGI General Information
EM Engine Mechanical
LU Engine Lubrication System
CO Engine Cooling System
EC Engine Control System
FL Fuel System
EX Exhaust System
ACC Accelerator Control System
AT Automatic Transmission
CVT CVT
FAX Front Axle
RAX Rear Axle
FSU Front Suspension
RSU Rear Suspension
WT Road Wheels & Tires
BR Brake System
PB Parking Brake System
BRC Brake Control System
PS Power Steering System
SB Seat Belts
SRS Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
BL Body, Lock & Security System
GW Glasses, Window System & Mirrors
RF Roof
EI Exterior & Interior
IP Instrument Panel
SE Seat
ATC Automatic Air Conditioner
SC Starting & Charging System
LT Lighting System
DI Driver Information System
WW Wiper, Washer & Horn
BCS Body Control System
LAN LAN System
AV Audio, Visual & Telephone System
ACS Auto Cruise Control System
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
MA Maintenance
IDX Alphabetical Index
QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
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AT-14
A/T FLUID
A/T FLUIDPFP:KLE40
Checking A/T FluidBCS000ZL
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked A/T at fluid tem-
peratures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using “COLD” range on A/
T fluid level gauge.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free
paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use
lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far
as it will go.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging
pipe using a stopper attached.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at
low side of range, add ATF to the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
5. Recheck A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) using “HOT” range on A/T
fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not cloth one.
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging pipe using a stopper attached.
SMA146B
SCIA3451E
SMA051D
A/T FLUID
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6. Check A/T fluid condition.
If ATF is very dark or smells burned, checking operation of A/
T. Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.
If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to CO-37,
"RADIATOR" , CO-40, "RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)" .
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging
pipe.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging
pipe using a stopper attached.
Changing A/T FluidBCS000ZM
1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained ATF.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
4. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
5. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to AT- 1 4 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" . If ATF is still dirty, repeat steps
2 through 5.
SAT638A
Fluid grade:
Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid D or equivalent.
Refer to MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"
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Fluid capacity
For QR20DE engine models
: Approx. 8.4 (7-3/8 lmp qt)
For VQ23DE engine models
: Approx. 8.9 (7-7/8 lmp qt)
Drain plug:
: 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
AT-64
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
*1: QR engine
*2: VQ engine
TCM Terminals and Reference ValueBCS0010C
TCM CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT
TCM INSPECTION TABLE
Data are reference value and are measured between each terminal and ground.
OthersATF shoots out
during operation.
White smoke
emitted from
exhaust pipe dur-
ing operation.ON vehicle 1. A/T fluid levelAT- 1 4
OFF vehicle2. Reverse clutchAT-296
3. High clutchAT-301
4. Brake bandAT-329
5. Forward clutchAT-307
6. Overrun clutchAT-307
7. Low & reverse brakeAT-315
Offensive smell at
fluid charging
pipe.ON vehicle 1. A/T fluid levelAT- 1 4
OFF vehicle2. Torque converterAT-255
3. Oil pumpAT-275
4. Reverse clutchAT-296
5. High clutchAT-301
6. Brake bandAT-329
7. Forward clutchAT-307
8. Overrun clutchAT-307
9. Low & reverse brakeAT-315
Items Symptom Condition Diagnostic item Reference page
SCIA0495E
Terminal Wire color Item ConditionJudgement stan-
dard (Approx.)
1 G/RLine pressure sole-
noid valveWhen releasing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.1.5 - 3.0 V
When depressing accelerator pedal
fully after warming up engine.0V
2W/BLine pressure sole-
noid valve (with drop-
ping resistor)When releasing accelerator pedal
after warming up engine.4 - 14 V
When depressing accelerator pedal
fully after warming up engine.0V
3 G/BTorque converter
clutch solenoid valveWhen A/T performs lock-up. 8 - 15 V
When A/T does not perform lock-up. 0 V
5 L CAN-H — —
6P CAN-L — —
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLYPFP:32020
Removal and InstallationBCS0015B
COMPONENTS (FOR QR20DE ENGINE MODELS)
1. A/T fluid level gauge 2. O-ring 3. A/T fluid charging pipe
4. Front engine mounting bracket 5. Fluid cooler tube 6. Fluid cooler tube
7. Copper washer 8. Copper washer 9. A/T assembly
10. Stopper 11. LH engine mounting insulator 12. Rear engine mounting bracket
Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to GI-10, "
Components" .
However, refer to the following symbols for others.
: For tightening torque, refer to AT- 2 4 4 , "
INSTALLATION" .
SCIA7837E
AT-242
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS (FOR VQ23DE ENGINE MODELS)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Transaxle assembly it self cannot be removed from vehicle. Remove transaxle assembly and engine
assembly together from vehicle.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from negative terminal.
2. Remove exhaust front tube with power tool. Refer to EX-2, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" (QR
engine) or EM-145, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" (VQ engine).
1. A/T fluid level gauge 2. O-ring 3. A/T fluid charging pipe
4. Engine mounting bracket (front) 5. Fluid cooler tube 6. Fluid cooler tube
7. Copper washer 8. Copper washer 9. A/T assembly
10. Stopper 11. Engine mounting insulator (LH) 12. Engine mounting bracket (rear)
Refer to GI section to make sure icons (symbol marks) in the figure. Refer to GI-10, "
Components" .
However, refer to the following symbols for others.
: For tightening torque, refer to AT-244, "
INSTALLATION" .
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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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4. Turn crankshaft, and remove four tightening bolts for drive plate
and torque converter.
CAUTION:
Crankshaft should be rotated clockwise, viewed from front
of engine.
5. Remove four bolts in figure.
6. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
AIR BREATHER
HOSE" .
7. Remove transaxle assembly and engine assembly together
from vehicle. Refer to EM-223, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove front suspension member from transaxle assembly and
engine assembly. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
MEMBER" .
9. Remove drive shaft. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
10. Remove front engine mounting bracket (front). Refer to EM-223,
"Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove rear engine mounting bracket (rear). Refer to EM-223, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
13. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
14. Disconnect harness connector and wire harness.
15. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS), from engine assembly. Refer to EM-145, "
Removal and Instal-
lation" .
CAUTION:
Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
Do not disassemble.
Do not allow metal filings, etc., to get on sensor's front edge magnetic area.
Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
16. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
17. Remove engine mounting insulator (LH) and stopper. Refer to EM-223, "
Removal and Installation" .
18. Remove transaxle assembly fixing bolts with power tool.
19. Remove transaxle assembly from engine assembly.
CAUTION:
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
SCIA3138E
SCIA3139E
SCIA3143E
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
J AIR CONDITIONER
CONTENTS
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 5
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ..... 5
General Refrigerant Precautions .............................. 6
Precautions for Refrigerant Connection ................... 6
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT ................................ 6
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT
CONNECTION ...................................................... 8
O-RING AND REFRIGERANT CONNECTION ..... 9
Precautions for Servicing Compressor .................... 11
Precautions for Service Equipment ........................ 12
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT ............ 12
ELECTRICAL LEAK DETECTOR ....................... 12
VACUUM PUMP ................................................. 12
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET .................................... 12
SERVICE HOSES ............................................... 13
SERVICE COUPLERS ........................................ 13
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE ...................... 13
CALIBRATING ACR4 WEIGHT SCALE .............. 13
CHARGING CYLINDER ...................................... 14
Precautions for Leak Detection Dye ....................... 14
IDENTIFICATION ................................................ 14
IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR VEHICLE ........... 14
PREPARATION ......................................................... 15
Special Service Tools ............................................. 15
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment ... 16
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 18
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ..................................... 19
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................... 19
REFRIGERANT FLOW ....................................... 19
FREEZE PROTECTION ..................................... 19
Refrigerant System Protection ............................... 19
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ............. 19
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................... 19
Component Layout ................................................. 20LUBRICANT .............................................................. 21
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor ... 21
LUBRICANT ........................................................ 21
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION .................. 21
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR
COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT
COMPRESSOR .................................................. 22
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR
COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT ....................... 22
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ............................... 24
Description of Air Conditioner LAN Control System ... 24
System Construction .............................................. 24
OPERATION ........................................................ 24
TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION
ORDER ............................................................... 25
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEM-
PERATURE CONTROL) ..................................... 26
FAN SPEED CONTROL ...................................... 26
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL ................................. 26
MODE DOOR CONTROL ................................... 26
MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL ........................... 27
SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .............................. 27
Description of Control System ................................ 28
Control Operation ................................................... 29
DISPLAY SCREEN .............................................. 29
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH (POTEN-
TIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL) (DRIVER
SIDE) ................................................................... 29
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH (POTEN-
TIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL) (PASSEN-
GER SIDE) .......................................................... 29
AUTO SWITCH ................................................... 29
A/C SWITCH ....................................................... 29
FAN SWITCH ...................................................... 29
INTAKE SWITCH ................................................. 30
MODE SWITCH .................................................. 30
DEFROSTER (DEF) SWITCH ............................. 30
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH ............. 30
DUAL SWITCH .................................................... 30
Fail-safe Function ................................................... 30