2004 INFINITI QX56 Air

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AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
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FRONT AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (PASSENGER)
Removal
1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-145, "FRONT HEATER AND COOLING
UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the steering member from the front heater and cooling unit assembly.
3. Disconnect the air mix door motor electrical connector.
4. Remove the three screws and remove the air mix door motor.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
Removal
1. Remove the RH rear interior trim panel. Refer to EI-34, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Disconnect the rear air mix door motor electrical connector.
3. Remove the three screws and remove the rear air mix door
motor.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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VARIABLE BLOWER CONTROL
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Variable Blower Control - Front Heater and Cooling Unit Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-145, "FRONT HEATER AND COOLING
UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the steering member from the front heater and cooling unit assembly.
3. Disconnect the variable blower control electrical connector.
4. Remove the two screws and remove the variable blower control.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Front heater and cooling unit assembly 2. Intake door motor 3. Air mix door motor (driver)
4. Variable blower control 5. Air mix door motor (passenger) 6. Mode door motor
7. Defroster door motor

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Removal and Installation for CompressorEJS002DJ
A/C Compressor Mounting
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-6, "
Rotation" .
3. Remove the engine under cover and the splash shield using power tool.
4. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-14, "
REMOVAL" .
5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-12, "
Removal" .
6. Disconnect the compressor electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of
contaminants.
8. Remove the compressor bolts and nut using power tools.
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BREAK-IN OPERATION
When replacing compressor clutch assembly, always conduct the break-in operation. This is done by engag-
ing and disengaging the clutch about 30 times. Break-in operation raises the level of transmitted torque.
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible HoseEJS002DL
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine room cover using power tools.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-14, "
REMOVAL" .
3. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of con-
taminants.
5. Remove the low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to
it when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for High-pressure Flexible HoseEJS002DM
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine under cover.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-14, "
REMOVAL" .
3. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
4. Remove the high-pressure flexible hose. Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of
contaminants.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to
it when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for High-pressure PipeEJ S00 2DN
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "COWL TOP" .
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Reposition the IPDM E/R aside.
4. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-6, "
Rotation" .
5. Position aside the front floor insulator.
6. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
7. Remove the low pressure pipe. Refer to ATC-171, "
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Pipe" .
8. Remove the high-pressure pipe. Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of con-
taminants.

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when
installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure PipeEJ S00 2DO
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the cowl top and the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" .
3. Remove the low-pressure pipe. Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of
contaminants.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high/low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Rear High- and Low-pressure A/C and Heater Core
Pipes
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REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-8, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
3. Disconnect the underfloor rear heater hoses (1 and 2) from the
rear heater pipes underneath the vehicle.

⇐: Front
4. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes bolt (A) to dis-
connect the rear high- and low-pressure pipes from the under-
floor rear high- and low-pressure pipes underneath the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes nuts (B) under-
neath the vehicle.
NOTE:
The remaining steps are performed inside the rear luggage area of the vehicle.
6. Remove the luggage side finisher lower RH. Refer to EI-39, "
LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM" .
7. Disconnect the rear heater core hoses (1 and 2) from the rear
heater core (3).

⇐: Front
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8. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes bracket bolt (A)
to release the bracket.

Rear blower motor (1)

⇐: Front
9. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes bolt (A) to dis-
connect the rear high- and low-pressure pipes from the rear
expansion valve (1).

⇐: Front
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
10. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:

Rear air mix door motor (1)

Rear blower motor resistor (2)

Rear blower motor (3)

⇐: Front
11. Disconnect the ducts from the rear heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-157, "
Components" .
12. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
13. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure A/C pipes.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high/low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Underfloor Rear High- and Low-pressure A/C and
Heater Core Pipes
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REMOVAL
1. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-8, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Disconnect the generator harness.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
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5. Remove the front and rear bumper fascia. Refer to EI-13, "FRONT BUMPER" (front), EI-15, "REAR
BUMPER" (rear).
6. Reposition the front fender protector out of the way. Refer to EI-23, "
FENDER PROTECTOR" .
7. Disconnect the chassis harness connector.
8. Remove the spare wheel and tire.
9. Remove the tailpipe and tailpipe hanger bracket. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the seatbelt latch anchor. Refer to RSU-25, "
Components" .
11. Remove the front floor heat shield.
12. Disconnect each end of the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes. Refer to
ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
13. Set two suitable jacks at the RH body mount points to support the vehicle body when it is separated from
the RH side of the frame.
14. Remove the RH body mount bolts. Refer to BL-159, "
Body Mounting" .
15. Use the vehicle hoist to lower the RH side of the frame from the RH side of the body [approximately 305
mm (12 in)] until there is sufficient clearance to remove the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C
and heater core pipes from between the body and the frame.
16. Remove the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes from the back of the vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high/low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Refrigerant Pressure SensorEJS002DP
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector
and remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-164, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.

Replace the O-ring of the refrigerant pressure sensor with a new one, then apply compressor oil to
it when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for CondenserEJ S00 2DQ
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly from the vehicle. Refer to ATC-146, "REAR HEATER
AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the rear blower motor.
3. Remove the rear blower speed resistor.
4. Remove the rear air mix door motor.
5. Remove the rear duct and blend door assembly. Refer to AT C -
160, "DEFROSTER NOZZLE" .
6. Disassemble the rear heater and cooling unit assembly to
remove the evaporator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace the O-rings on the rear A/C pipes with new ones. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings
before installing them.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Front Expansion ValveEJS002DT
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-145, "
FRONT HEATER AND COOLING
UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove the cooler grommet.
4. Remove the expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace the O-rings on the A/C refrigerant pipes with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them
when installing them.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Rear Expansion ValveEJS002DU
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-162, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the rear RH interior side trim panel. Refer to EI-34, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pipes from the expansion valve.
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Expansion valve bolts : 4 N·m (0.41 kg-m, 35 in-lb)
A/C refrigerant pipe to expansion valve bolt : Refer to ATC-164, "
Compo-
nents" .