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
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REFRIGERANT LINES
Checking for Refrigerant LeaksBJS000JF
Perform a visual inspection of all refrigeration parts, fittings, hoses and components for signs of A/C lubricant
leakage, damage and corrosion. A/C lubricant leakage may indicate an area of refrigerant leakage. Allow
extra inspection time in these areas when using either an electrical leak detector or fluorescent dye leak
detector (SST: J-42220).
If dye is observed, confirm the leak with an electrical leak detector. It is possible a prior leak was repaired and
not properly cleaned.
When searching for leaks, do not stop when one leak is found but continue to check for additional leaks at all
system components and connections.
When searching for refrigerant leaks using an electrical leak detector, move the probe along the suspected
leak area at 1 to 2 inches per second and no further than 1/4 inch from the component.
CAUTION:
Moving the electrical leak detector probe slower and closer to the suspected leak area will improve the
chances of finding a leak.
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent Leak DetectorBJS000JG
1. Check A/C system for leaks using the UV lamp and safety goggles (SST: J-42220) in a low sunlight area
(area without windows preferable). Illuminate all components, fittings and lines. The dye will appear as a
bright green/yellow area at the point of leakage. Fluorescent dye observed at the evaporator drain open-
ing indicates an evaporator core assembly (tubes, core or expansion valve) leak.
2. If the suspected area is difficult to see, use an adjustable mirror or wipe the area with a clean shop rag or
cloth, with the UV lamp for dye residue.
3. After the leak is repaired, remove any residual dye using dye cleaner (SST: J-43872) to prevent future
misdiagnosis.
4. Perform a system performance check and verify the leak repair with an approved electrical leak detector.
NOTE:
Other gases in the work area or substances on the A/C components, for example, anti-freeze, windshield
washer fluid, solvents and lubricants, may falsely trigger the leak detector. Make sure the surfaces to be
checked are clean.
Clean with a dry cloth or blow off with shop air.
Do not allow the sensor tip of the detector to contact with any substance. This can also cause false readings
and may damage the detector.
Dye InjectionBJS000JH
(This procedure is only necessary when recharging the system or when the compressor has seized and was
replaced.)
1. Check A/C system static (at rest) pressure. Pressure must be at least 345 kPa (3.45 bar, 3.52 kg/cm
2 , 50
psi).
2. Pour one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of the A/C refrigerant dye into the injector tool (SST: J-41459).
3. Connect the injector tool to the A/C low-pressure side service valve.
4. Start engine and switch A/C ON.
5. When the A/C operating (compressor running), inject one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of fluorescent dye
through the low-pressure service valve using dye injector tool (SST: J-41459) (refer to the manufacture's
operating instructions).
6. With the engine still running, disconnect the injector tool from the service valve.
CAUTION:
Be careful the A/C system or replacing a component, pour the dye directly into the open system
connection and proceed with the service procedures.
7. Operate the A/C system for a minimum of 20 minutes to mix the dye with the system oil. Depending on the
leak size, operating conditions and location of the leak, it may take from minutes to days for the dye to
penetrate a leak and become visible.
8. Attach a blue label as necessary.
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INTEGRATED COLOR DISPLAY SYSTEM
Component DescriptionBKS0027K
DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT
Display control unit draws a status of the audio system and air
conditioner system, a TRIP screen, a FUEL ECONOMY screen,
etc., and transmits the image signals to the display screen.
It receives operation signals of audio system and air conditioner
system from A/C and AV switch, and transmits the operation sig-
nal of audio system to the audio unit through the communication
line and transmits the operation signal of air conditioner system
to the unified meter and A/C amp. through CAN communication.
Display signal from audio unit is transmitted to display control
unit through the communication line, and then the operating
state of the audio system is displayed in the screen.
Display signal from unified meter and A/C amp. is transmitted to
display control unit through the CAN communication, and then the operating state of the air conditioner
system is displayed in the screen.
DISPLAY
Images on the display include RGB image and rear view image
displayed when setting the select lever to R range.
Display control unit controls images on the display.
A/C AND AV SWITCH
A/C and AV switch, an integrated combination of audio system
and air conditioner system switches, are adopted.
Operation signal of audio system is transmitted to the audio unit
through display control unit with the communication line.
Operation signal of air conditioner system is transmitted to uni-
fied meter and A/C amp. through display control unit with CAN
communication.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
Rear view camera transmits rear view image signals to the dis-
play screen through the rear view camera control unit, when
reverse signal is input.
The rear view image is a mirror image reversed left and right
that is the same as seeing rear side with a room mirror.
SKIB0800E
SKIB8808E
SKIB8808E
SKIB0802E
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DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING
DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING PFP:82820
Removal and InstallationBIS0011O
FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING
Removal
1. Fully open door window.
2. Remove door trim. Refer to EI-35, "
DOOR FINISHER" .
3. Remove door corner cover (inner). Refer to GW-74, "
DOOR MIRROR" .
4. Disconnect harness connector for tweeter (only for models with tweeter). Refer to AV- 1 7 , "
Removal and
Installation of Tweeter" .
5. Remove door mirror. Refer to GW-74, "
DOOR MIRROR" .
6. Disengage pawls by inserting a screwdriver to front and rear of
pawl intergrated with cap.
7. Remove door outside molding while pulling up molding using plastic spatula after disengaging.
1. Door outside molding (front) 2. Door outer panel (front) 3. Door glass (front)
4. Pawl (front door molding front side) 5. Pawl (front door molding rear side) 6. Door out side molding (rear)
7. Door outer panel (rear) 8. Door glass (rear) 9. Pawl (rear door molding front side)
10. Pawl (rear door molding rear side)
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HEADLINING
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front seat belt floor anchor bolt and rear seat belt floor ancher bolt. Refer to SB-3, "SEAT BELTS"
and SB-5, "Removal and Installation of Rear Seat Belt" .
2. Remove rear seat. Refer to SE-112, "
REAR SEAT" .
3. Remove front pillar garnish (LH/RH). Refer to EI-38, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
4. Remove roof harness securing clip using a clip clamp remover
after removing, and then disconnect roof harness connector.
5. Remove front kicking plate inner, center pillar lower garnish, center pillar upper garnish, front body side
welt, rear kicking plate inner, rear seatback finisher, rear pillar finisher, and rear body side welt. Refer to
EI-38, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
6. Remove mounting clips of front assist grip (RH) and rear assist
grip (LH/RH).
7. Remove sun-visor (LH/RH) mounting screws.
NOTE:
Disconnect vanity mirror illumination harness connector when removing sun-visor.
1. Clip (C101) 2. Headlining (standard model) 3. Rear assist grip (RH)
4. Personal lamp (RH) 5. Roof harness securing clip 6. Roof harness connector
7. Sun-visor (RH) 8. Sun-visor holder (RH) 9. Screw
10. Cap (RH) 11. Spot lamp (map lamp) 12. Sun-visor holder (LH)
13. Cap (LH) 14.Vanity mirror illumination harness con-
nector15. Sun-visor (LH)
16.Spot lamp(map lamp) harness
connector (standardmodel)17. Metal clip 18. Dual lock fastener (with sunroof model)
19.Harness connector for hands-
free phone microphone
(model with car wings unit)20.Roof harness securing tape (standard
model)21. Front assist grip (RH)
22. Personal lamp (LH) 23. Rear assist grip (LH) 24. Clip holder
25.Headlining (model with sun-
roof)26.Sunroof motor harness connector
(model with sunroof)27. Front roof finisher (model with sunroof)
28.Roof hook (model with sun-
roof)
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PIIA6267E
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure there are no fuel leaks at connections with the following procedure:
1. Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). Then make sure
there are no fuel leaks at connections.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on invisible points.
2. Start engine. With engine speed increased, make sure again there are no fuel leaks at connections.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the engine immediately after stopped as engine becomes extremely hot.
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FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
Insert until you hear a “click” sound and actually feel the engagement.
To avoid misidentification of engagement with a similar sound, be sure to perform the next
step.
c. Before clamping fuel feed hose with hose clamps, pull quick connector hard by hand holding “A” position.
Make sure it is completely engaged (connected) so that it does not come out from fuel tube.
d. Install quick connector cap to quick connector connection. (On
both the engine side and the vehicle side)
Install so that the arrow mark on the side faces up.
CAUTION:
Make sure that quick connector and fuel tube are
securely fit into quick connector cap installation groove.
If quick connector cap cannot be installed smoothly,
quick connector may have not been installed correctly.
Check connection again.
NOTE:
There is quick connector cap for the engine side and for the
vehicle side, and they have different shapes. The figure shows engine side as an example.
8. Install fuel feed hose to hose clamp.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check on Fuel Leaks
1. Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). Then make sure
there are no fuel leaks at connections.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on invisible points.
2. Start engine. With engine speed increased, make sure again there are no fuel leaks at connections.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the engine immediately after stopped as engine becomes extremely hot.
PBIC2348E
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
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6. Connect fuel injector harness connector.
7. Install intake manifold collectors (upper and lower). Refer to EM-133, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR"
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8. Connect fuel feed hose (with damper).
Handling procedure of O-ring is the same as that of fuel damper.
Insert fuel damper straight into fuel tube.
Tighten mounting bolts evenly in turn.
After tightening mounting bolts, make sure that there is no gap between flange and fuel tube.
9. Connect quick connector between fuel feed hose (with damper) and centralized under-floor piping con-
nection as follows:
a. Make sure no foreign substances are deposited in and around centralized under-floor piping and quick
connector, and no damage on them.
b. Thinly apply new engine oil around centralized under-floor piping from tip end to spool end.
c. Align center to insert quick connector straightly into centralized under-floor piping.
Insert quick connector to centralized under-floor piping until
top spool is completely inside quick connector, and 2nd level
spool exposes right below quick connector.
CAUTION:
Hold “A” position as shown in the figure when inserting
centralized under-floor piping into quick connector.
Carefully align center to avoid inclined insertion to pre-
vent damage to O-ring inside quick connector.
Insert until you hear a “click” sound and actually feel the
engagement.
To avoid misidentification of engagement with a similar
sound, be sure to perform the next step.
d. Pull quick connector by hand holding “A” position. Make sure it is completely engaged (connected) so that
it does not come out from centralized under-floor piping.
e. Install quick connector cap to quick connector.
Install quick connector cap with arrow on surface facing in
direction of quick connector [fuel feed hose (with damper)
side].
CAUTION:
If quick connector cap cannot be installed smoothly, quick
connector may have not been installed correctly. Check
connection again.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check Fuel Leakage
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking at points out of clear sight.
2. Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
CAUTION:
Do not touch engine immediately after stopped, as engine becomes extremely hot.
PBIC2471E
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