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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
ATC-31
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION ORDER
Unified meter and A/C amp. data is transmitted consecutively to each of the door motors following the form
shown in figure below.
Start:
Initial compulsory signal sent to each of the door motors.
Address:
Data sent from the unified meter and A/C amp. is selected according to data-based decisions made by the air
mix door motor, mode door motor and intake door motor.
If the addresses are identical, the opening angle data and error check signals are received by the door motor
LCUs. The LCUs then make the appropriate error decision. If the opening angle data is usual, door control
begins.
If an error exists, the received data is rejected and corrected data received. Finally, door control is based upon
the corrected opening angle data.
Opening Angle:
Data that shows the indicated door opening angle of each door motor.
Error Check:
Procedure by which sent and received data is checked for errors. Error data is then compiled. The error check
prevents corrupted data from being used by the air mix door motor, mode door motor and intake door motor.
Error data can be related to the following symptoms.
Unusual electrical frequency
Poor electrical connections
Signal leakage from transmission lines
Signal level fluctuation
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ATC-120
INTAKE SENSOR
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
INTAKE SENSORPFP:27723
Removal and InstallationAJS0015D
REMOVAL
1. Set the temperature at 18°C (60°F), and then disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge refrigerant.
3. Remove the mounting bolt, and then remove the low-pressure pipe 2 and high-pressure pipe 3. Refer to
ATC-151, "
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 2 and High-pressure Pipe 3" .
CAUTION:
Seal connection opening of piping with a cap or vinyl tape to avoid exposure to atmosphere.
4. Slide the evaporator to passenger side, and then remove the
intake sensor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new ones. Before installing, apply compressor oil to them.
Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.
Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.
After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
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BLOWER UNIT
ATC-121
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AT C
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
BLOWER UNITPFP:27200
Removal and InstallationAJS0015E
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument passenger lower panel. Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove ECM with bracket attached.
3. Disconnect intake door motor connector and blower fan motor
connector.
4. Remove harness clip from blower unit.
5. Remove mounting bolt and screws (2), from blower unit.
CAUTION:
Move blower unit rightward, and remove locating pin (1)
and joint. Then remove blower unit downward.
6. Remove blower unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure locating pin (1) and joint are securely inserted.
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
ATC-127
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
12. Remove mounting bolts from heater & cooling unit.
13. Disconnect drain hose.
14. Remove ventilator ducts, defroster nozzle and ducts.
15. Remove steering member mounting bolts, nut and harness clips.
16. Remove the steering member, and then remove heater & cooling unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new one, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.
Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.
After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:
When filling radiator with coolant, refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant" (VQ35DE) or CO-36,
"Changing Engine Coolant" (VK45DE).
Recharge the refrigerant.
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Heater & cooling unit mounting bolt
Tightening torque : 6.8 N·m (0.69 kg-m, 60 in - lb)
Steering member mounting nut and bolt
Tightening torque : 12 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 9 ft - lb)
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ATC-148
REFRIGERANT LINES
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new one, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.
Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.
After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible HoseAJS0015U
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" (VQ35DE) or EM-
172, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" (VK45DE).
3. Remove mounting bolt for high-pressure flexible hose bracket.
4. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure flexible hose
and condenser.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89912) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector upward until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping upward and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove mounting nut for high-pressure flexible hose (compres-
sor side), and then remove high-pressure flexible hose.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air. Bolt mounting the low-pressure flexible hose bracket
Tightening torque : 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
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REFRIGERANT LINES
ATC-149
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to
it when installing it.
Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.
Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.
After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 1 (Engine Compartment)AJS0015V
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-24, "
COWL TOP" .
3. Remove mounting bolt for low-pressure pipe 1 bracket and low-
pressure flexible hose bracket.
4. Disconnect one-touch joints.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89916) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
5. Remove low-pressure pipe 1.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.Bolt mounting the high-pressure flexible hose bracket
Tightening torque : 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
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ATC-150
REFRIGERANT LINES
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure pipe 1 with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when
installing it.
Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.
Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.
After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Pipe 1 and 2 (Engine Compartment)AJS001BH
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove low-pressure pipe 1. Refer to ATC-149, "
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 1
(Engine Compartment)" .
3. Remove high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to ATC-148, "
Removal and
Installation of High-pressure Flexible Hose" and ATC-147, "Removal and Installation of Low-pressure
Flexible Hose" .
4. Remove high-pressure pipe 1 and 2 from clips.
5. Disconnect one-touch joint between condenser and high-pres-
sure pipe 1.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89908) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector upward until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping upward and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air. Bolts mounting the low-pressure pipe 1 bracket and low-pressure flexible hose bracket
Tightening torque : 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
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REFRIGERANT LINES
ATC-151
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
6. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 1 and 2.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89908) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle rear until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle rear and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7. Remove high-pressure pipe 1.
8. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 2 and 3.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89908) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
9. Remove the high-pressure pipe 2.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when
installing it.
Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.
Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.
After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 2 and High-pressure Pipe 3AJS001BI
REMOVAL
1. Set the temperature at 18°C (60°F), and then disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-24, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Remove mounting bolts for low-pressure pipe 1 bracket and low-
pressure flexible hose bracket.
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