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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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Component LayoutEJS002BU
FRONT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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REAR REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
1. Defroster nozzle 2. LH side demister duct 3. LH ventilator duct
4. RH side demister duct 5. RH ventilator duct 6. Center ventilator duct
7. Front heater and cooling unit assembly 8. Floor duct 9. Clips
1. Rear floor duct 2. Rear heater and cooling unit assembly 3. Rear lower overhead duct
4. Rear upper overhead duct
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LUBRICANT
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LUBRICANTPFP:KLG00
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in CompressorEJS002BV
The lubricant in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compres-
sor when replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage has occurred. It is important to maintain
the specified amount.
If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:
Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor
Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)
LUBRICANT
Name: NISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type S (DH-PS)
Part number: KLH00-PAGS0
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
CAUTION:
If excessive lubricant leakage is noted, do not perform the lubricant return operation.
Start the engine and set the following conditions:
test condition
Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
A/C switch: On
Blower speed: Max. position
Temp. control: Optional [Set so that intake air temperature is 25 to 30° C (77 to 86°F).]
Intake position: Recirculation ( )
Perform lubricant return operation for about ten minutes
Adjust the lubricant quantity according to the following table.
Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Components Replacement Except Compressor
After replacing any of the following major components, add the correct amount of lubricant to the system.
Amount of Lubricant to be Added
*1: If refrigerant leak is small, no addition of lubricant is needed.
Lubricant Adjustment Procedure for Compressor Replacement
1. Before connecting recovery/recycling equipment to vehicle, check recovery/recycling equipment gauges.
No refrigerant pressure should be displayed. If NG, recover refrigerant from equipment lines.
2. Connect recovery/recycling equipment to vehicle. Confirm refrigerant purity in supply tank using recovery/
recycling equipment and refrigerant identifier. If NG, refer to AT C - 5 , "
Contaminated Refrigerant" .
3. Confirm refrigerant purity in vehicle A/C system using recovery/recycling equipment and refrigerant identi-
fier. If NG, refer to AT C - 5 , "
Contaminated Refrigerant" .
4. Discharge refrigerant into the refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Measure lubricant discharged into
the recovery/recycling equipment.
5. Drain the lubricant from the “old” (removed) compressor into a graduated container and recover the
amount of lubricant drained.
6. Drain the lubricant from the “new” compressor into a separate, clean container.
Part replacedLubricant to be added to system
Remarks
Amount of lubricant
m (US fl oz, Imp fl oz)
Front evaporator 75 (2.5, 2.6) —
Rear evaporator 75 (2.5, 2.6) —
Condenser 75 (2.5, 2.6) —
Liquid tank 5 (0.2, 0.2) Add if compressor is not replaced.
In case of refrigerant leak30 (1.0, 1.1) Large leak
— Small leak *1
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7. Measure an amount of new lubricant installed equal to amount drained from “old” compressor. Add this
lubricant to “new” compressor through the suction port opening.
8. Measure an amount of new lubricant equal to the amount recovered during discharging. Add this lubricant
to “new” compressor through the suction port opening.
9. If the liquid tank also needs to be replaced, add an additional 5 m (0.2 US fl oz, 0.2 Imp fl oz) of lubricant
at this time.
Do not add this 5 m (0.2 US fl oz, 0.2 Imp fl oz) of lubricant if only replacing the compressor.
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLPFP:27500
DescriptionEJS002BW
The front air control provides automatic regulation of the vehicle's interior temperature. The system is based
on the driver's and passenger's selected "set temperature", regardless of the outside temperature changes.
This is done by utilizing a microcomputer that is part of the front air control, which receives input signals from
the following five sensors:
Ambient sensor
In-vehicle sensor
Intake sensor
Optical sensor (one sensor for driver and passenger side)
PBR (position balanced resistor)
The front air control uses these signals (including the set temperature) to automatically control:
Outlet air volume
Air temperature
Air distribution
The front air control also provides separate regulation of the vehicle's interior temperature for the rear passen-
ger area. The system is based on the temperature and rear blower settings selected on the front air control
rear fan switch (front) and rear temperature/mode dial (front), or from the rear fan switch (rear) and rear tem-
perature/mode dial (rear) on the rear air control, when the rear fan switch (front) is set to the rear (R) position.
The front air control or rear air control is used to select:
Outlet air volume
Air temperature/mode distribution
OperationEJS002BX
AIR MIX DOORS CONTROL
The air mix doors are automatically controlled so that in-vehicle temperature is maintained at a predetermined
value by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle temperature and amount of sunload.
FAN SPEED CONTROL
Blower speed is automatically controlled based on temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle tem-
perature, intake temperature, amount of sunload and air mix door position.
When AUTO switch is pressed, the blower motor starts to gradually increase air flow volume (if required).
When engine coolant temperature is low, the blower motor operation is delayed to prevent cool air from flow-
ing.
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL
The intake door is automatically controlled by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle tem-
perature, intake temperature, amount of sunload and ON-OFF operation of the compressor.
MODE DOOR CONTROL
The mode door is automatically controlled by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle temper-
ature, intake temperature and amount of sunload.
DEFROSTER DOOR CONTROL
The defroster door is controlled by turning the defroster dial to front defroster.
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MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL
When the A/C or DEF switch is activated, the front air control outputs a compressor ON signal to the BCM.
Upon receiving this input, the BCM sends a compressor ON signal to the ECM via CAN communication lines.
The ECM then judges whether the compressor can be turned ON, based on each sensor status (refrigerant
pressure sensor signal, throttle angle sensor, etc.). If it determines the compressor can be turned ON, a com-
pressor ON signal is sent to the IPDM E/R via CAN communication lines.
Upon receipt of a compressor ON signal, the IPDM E/R turns ON the A/C relay which engages the magnet
clutch and operates the A/C compressor.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
A self-diagnostic system is built into the front air control to quickly locate the cause of symptoms. Refer to
ATC-53, "
A/C System Self-diagnosis Function"
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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Description of Control SystemEJS002BY
The control system consists of input sensors, switches, the front air control (microcomputer) and outputs.
The relationship of these components is shown in the figure below:
Control OperationEJS002BZ
Front air control
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DISPLAY SCREEN
Displays the operational status of the system.
AUTO SWITCH
The compressor, intake door, air mix doors, outlet doors and blower speed are automatically controlled so
that the in-vehicle temperature will reach, and be maintained at the set temperature selected by the oper-
ator.
TEMPERATURE DIAL (DRIVER)
Increases or decreases the driver zone temperature.
TEMPERATURE DIAL (PASSENGER)
Increases or decreases the passenger zone temperature.
RECIRCULATION SWITCH ()
When pressed an indicator turns ON in the display, and air inlet is set to recirculation mode.
Recirculation mode is cancelled by pressing the switch again, turning ON the front defroster, pressing the
OFF switch, or pressing the A/C switch to turn off the A/C system and compressor.
DEFROSTER () SWITCH
Positions the air outlet doors to the defrost position. Also positions the intake door to the outside air position.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
When switch is ON, rear window is defogged.
OFF SWITCH (HOLD FAN DOWN SWITCH UNTIL SYSTEM SHUTS OFF)
The compressor and blower are OFF, the intake door is set to the outside air position, and the air outlet doors
are set to the foot (75% foot and 25% defrost) position.
A/C SWITCH
The compressor is ON or OFF.
(Pressing the A/C switch when the AUTO switch is ON will turn off the A/C switch and compressor.)
MODE SWITCH
Controls the air discharge outlets.
FRONT FAN SWITCH
Manually controls the blower speed. Seven speeds are available for manual control (as shown on the display
screen).
REAR FAN SWITCH (FRONT)
Manually controls the rear blower speed. Four speeds are available for manual control. When the rear fan
switch (front) is in the off (0) position, the rear blower motor cannot operate. Position (R) allows control of rear
blower speed and rear temperature/mode operation to be transferred to rear air control.
REAR TEMPERATURE/MODE DIAL (FRONT)
Increases or decreases the rear zone temperature and adjusts the mode simultaneously. FLOOR is full hot
setting, FLOOR/PANEL is warm setting, and PANEL is full cold setting.