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REFRIGERANT LINES
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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 Refrigerant Pressure SensorAJS00160
REMOVAL
1. Remove condenser. Refer to ATC-154, "Removal and Installa-
tion of Condenser" .
2. Remove refrigerant pressure sensor from condenser.
CAUTION:
When working, be careful not to damage the condenser
fins.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Apply compressor oil to the O-ring of the refrigerant pressure sensor when installing it.
Removal and Installation of EvaporatorAJS001BJ
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 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:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
4. Slide evaporator, and then remove it from heater & cooling unit.
5. Remove intake sensor from evaporator, and then remove evap-
orator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new ones, 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.
The O-rings are different from low-pressure pipe 1 (high-pressure pipe 2) and low-pressure pipe 2
(high-pressure pipe 3).
Mark the mounting position of the intake sensor bracket. Bolt mounting the high-pressure flexible hose bracket
Tightening torque : 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
RJIA2076E
RJIA0928E
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ATC-156
REFRIGERANT LINES
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When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Expansion ValveAJS001BK
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 evaporator. Refer to ATC-155, "
Removal and Installation of Evaporator" .
4. Remove mounting bolts for expansion valve, and then remove
expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them when installing them.
The O-rings are different from low-pressure pipe 1 (high-pressure pipe 2) and low-pressure pipe 2
(high-pressure pipe 3).
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.Bolt mounting low-pressure pipe 1 bracket
Tightening torque : 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
RJIA1864E
Bolts mounting expansion valve
Tightening torque : 3.9N·m (0.4 kg-m, 35 in-lb)
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BL-14
HOOD
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HOODPFP:F5100
Fitting AdjustmentAIS0051E
LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove hood lock assembly, loosen the hood hinge nuts and close the hood.
2. Adjust the lateral and longitudinal clearance, and open the hood to tighten the hood hinge mounting bolts
to the specified torque.
3. Install the hood lock temporarily, and align the hood striker and lock so that the centers of striker and lock
become vertical viewed from the front, by moving the hood lock laterally.
4. Tighten hood lock mounting bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Adjust right/left Clearance between hood and headlamp to the following specification.
FRONT END HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the hood lock and adjust the height by rotating the bumper rubber until the hood becomes 1 to1.5
mm (0.04 to 0.059 in) lower than the fender.
2. Temporarily tighten the hood lock, and position it by engaging it with the hood striker. Check the lock and
striker for looseness, and tighten the hood lock mounting bolts to the specified torque.
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove hood lock, and adjust the surface height difference of hood, fender and headlamp according to
the fitting standard dimension, by rotating RH and LH bumper rubbers.
2. Install hood lock temporarily, and move hood lock laterally until the centers of striker and lock become ver-
tical when viewed from the front.
1. Hood hinge 2. Nut 3. Hood stay
4. Hood lock 5. Bolt 6. Bumper rubber
PIIB1212E
Hood and headlamp (C–C) : Less than 2.0 mm (0.08in)
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HOOD
BL-15
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3. Make sure that the hood lock secondary latch is properly
engaged with the secondary striker with hood's own weight.
4. Make sure that the hood lock primary latch is securely engaged
with the hood striker with hood's own weight by dropping hood
from approx. 200 mm(7.87in) height.
CAUTION:
Do not drop hood from a height of 300 mm (11.81 in) or
more.
5. Move hood lockup and down until striker smoothly engages the
lock when the hood is closed.
6. When pulling the hood opener lever gently, make sure that front
end of the hood rises by approximately 20 mm (0.79in) and that hood striker and hood lock primary latch
is disengaged. Also make sure that hood opener returns to the original position.
7. After adjustment, tighten lock bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Adjust evenness between hood and each part to the following specification.
Removal and Installation of Hood AssemblyAIS0051F
Hood and head lamp (C–C) : 0.9±1.5 mm (0.035±0.059 in)
Hood and fender (D–D) : 0.1±1.0 mm (0.004±0.04 in)
PIIB1082E
1. Hood assembly 2. Hood front sealing rubber 3. Hood insulator
4. Hood hinge 5. Hood stay 6. Hood lock
7. Bolts 8. Nuts
PIIA6016E
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BACK DOOR
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BACK DOORPFP:90100
Fitting AdjustmentAIS004O4
VERTICAL/LATERAL CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1. With the striker released, loosen the bumper rubber lock nuts.
2. Close the back door lightly and adjust the surface height by rotating the bumper rubber and, then open the
back door to finally tighten the back door lock mounting bolts and bumper rubber lock nuts to the specified
torque.
Back Door AssemblyAIS004O5
REMOVAL
1. Remove roof rear garnish assembly. Refer to EI-44, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Disconnect the back door harness connector and AV antenna
feeder.
3. Washer hose is separated in the connection part.
4. Support the back door lock with a proper material to prevent it
from falling.
WARNING:
Body injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the
back door open when removing the damper stay.
1. Bumper rubber 2. Back door striker 3. Screw
PIIB0208E
PIIA6028E
PIIA6061E
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BL-260
BODY REPAIR
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lThe spot weld on HSS panels is harder than that of an ordi-
nary steel panel.
Therefore, when cutting spot welds on a HSS panel, use a
low speed high torque drill (1,000 to 1,200 rpm) to increase
drill bit durability and facilitate the operation.
2. Precautions in spot welding HSS
This work should be performed under standard working condi-
tions. Always note the following when spot welding HSS:
lThe electrode tip diameter must be sized properly according
to the metal thickness.
lThe panel surfaces must fit flush to each other, leaving no
gaps.
lFollow the specifications for the proper welding pitch.
Unit: mm
PIIA0145E
PIIA0146E
PIIA0147E
Thickness (t) Minimum pitch (l)
0.6 (0.024)
0.8 (0.031)
1.0 (0.039)
1.2 (0.047)
1.6 (0.063)
1.8 (0.071)10 (0.39) or over
12 (0.47) or over
18 (0.71) or over
20 (0.79) or over
27 (1.06) or over
31 (1.22) or over
PIIA0148E
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PRECAUTIONS
BR-3
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
AFS0028A
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Brake SystemAFS001MQ
Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3”.
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake caliper and wheel cylinder, use clean brake fluid.
Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake tube.
When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.
Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect con-
nectors for ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery
terminal.
Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing
drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to BR-24, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
WARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe
with a dust collector.SBR686C
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BR-4
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Commercial Service ToolsAFS001MR
Tool nameDescription
1. Flare nut crowfoot
a:10 mm (0.39 in) / 12 mm (0.47 in)
2. Torque wrenchRemoving and installing each brake
piping
Power toolRemoving front and rear caliper
assembly, tires
S-NT360
PBIC0190E
PBIC0191E