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Components ......................................................... 121
Removal and Installation ...................................... 121
REMOVAL ......................................................... 121
INSTALLATION ................................................. 121
AIR CONDITIONER FILTER ................................... 122
Removal and Installation ...................................... 122
FUNCTION ........................................................ 122
REPLACEMENT TIMING .................................. 122
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ....................... 122
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY .............. 124
Components ......................................................... 124
Removal and Installation ...................................... 126
REMOVAL ......................................................... 126
INSTALLATION ................................................. 126
HEATER CORE ...................................................... 127
Components ......................................................... 127
Removal and Installation ...................................... 127
REMOVAL ......................................................... 127
INSTALLATION ................................................. 127
HEATER PUMP ...................................................... 128
Components ......................................................... 128
Removal and Installation ...................................... 128
REMOVAL ......................................................... 128
INSTALLATION ................................................. 128
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR ......................................... 129
Components ......................................................... 129
Removal and Installation ...................................... 129
REMOVAL ......................................................... 129
INSTALLATION ................................................. 129
MODE DOOR MOTOR ........................................... 130
Components ......................................................... 130
Removal and Installation ...................................... 130
REMOVAL ......................................................... 130
INSTALLATION ................................................. 130
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR ......................................... 131
Components ......................................................... 131
Removal and Installation ...................................... 131
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (DRIVER) .................. 131
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (PASSENGER) ......... 131
VARIABLE BLOWER CONTROL .......................... 133
Components ......................................................... 133
Removal and Installation ...................................... 133
REMOVAL ......................................................... 133
INSTALLATION ................................................. 133
DUCTS AND GRILLES .......................................... 134
Components ......................................................... 134
Removal and Installation ...................................... 136
CONSOLE DUCTS AND CONSOLE GRILLE .. 136
DEFROSTER NOZZLE ..................................... 136
RH AND LH SIDE DEMISTER DUCT ............... 136
RH AND LH VENTILATOR DUCT ..................... 136
CENTER VENTILATOR DUCT ......................... 136
FLOOR CONNECTOR DUCT ........................... 136
FRONT AND REAR FLOOR DUCTS ............... 137
REAR OVERHEAD DUCTS .............................. 137
SIDE REAR FLOOR DUCT .............................. 137
GRILLES ........................................................... 137REFRIGERANT LINES ...........................................138
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure ...............138
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ................................................................138
Components .........................................................140
Removal and Installation for Compressor ............142
REMOVAL .........................................................142
INSTALLATION .................................................142
Removal and Installation for Compressor Clutch . 143
REMOVAL .........................................................143
INSPECTION ....................................................144
INSTALLATION .................................................144
BREAK-IN OPERATION ....................................146
Removal and Installation for High-pressure Flexible
A/C Hose ..............................................................146
REMOVAL .........................................................146
INSTALLATION .................................................146
Removal and Installation for High-pressure A/C
Pipe ......................................................................146
REMOVAL .........................................................146
INSTALLATION .................................................146
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible
A/C Hose ..............................................................146
REMOVAL .........................................................146
INSTALLATION .................................................146
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure A/C Pipe.147
REMOVAL .........................................................147
INSTALLATION .................................................147
Removal and Installation for Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor ..................................................................147
REMOVAL .........................................................147
INSTALLATION .................................................147
Removal and Installation for Condenser ..............147
REMOVAL .........................................................147
INSTALLATION .................................................148
Removal and Installation for Evaporator ..............149
REMOVAL .........................................................149
INSTALLATION .................................................149
Removal and Installation for Expansion Valve ......150
REMOVAL .........................................................150
INSTALLATION .................................................150
Checking for Refrigerant Leaks ............................150
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent
Leak Detector .......................................................150
Dye Injection .........................................................151
Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detector ....................151
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK
DETECTOR .......................................................151
CHECKING PROCEDURE ...............................152
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....154
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) ................154
COMPRESSOR ................................................154
LUBRICANT ......................................................154
REFRIGERANT .................................................154
ENGINE IDLING SPEED ..................................154
BELT TENSION .................................................154
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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
EJS006AK
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. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
lTo 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.
lImproper 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.
lDo 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 Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)EJS006AL
WARNING:
lCFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant are not compatible. These refrigerants
must never be mixed, even in the smallest amounts. If the refrigerants are mixed and compressor
malfunction is likely occur.
lUse only specified lubricant for the HFC-134a (R-134a) A/C system and HFC-134a (R-134a) compo-
nents. If lubricant other than that specified is used, compressor malfunction is likely to occur.
lThe specified HFC-134a (R-134a) lubricant rapidly absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. The fol-
lowing handling precautions must be observed:
–When removing refrigerant components from a vehicle, immediately cap (seal) the component to
minimize the entry of moisture from the atmosphere.
–When installing refrigerant components to a vehicle, do not remove the caps (unseal) until just
before connecting the components. Connect all refrigerant loop components as quickly as possi-
ble to minimize the entry of moisture into system.
–Only use the specified lubricant from a sealed container. Immediately reseal containers of lubri-
cant. Without proper sealing, lubricant will become moisture saturated and should not be used.
–Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Use only approved recovery/recycling equipment to discharge HFC-134a (R-134a) refriger-
ant. If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service. Addi-
tional health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and lubricant
manufacturers.
–Do not allow lubricant (Nissan A/C System Oil Type S) to come in contact with styrofoam parts.
Damage may result.
Contaminated RefrigerantEJS006AM
If a refrigerant other than pure HFC-134a (R-134a) is identified in a vehicle, your options are:
lExplain to the customer that environmental regulations prohibit the release of contaminated refrigerant
into the atmosphere.
lExplain that recovery of the contaminated refrigerant could damage your service equipment and refriger-
ant supply.
lSuggest the customer return the vehicle to the location of previous service where the contamination may
have occurred.
lIf you choose to perform the repair, recover the refrigerant using onlydedicated equipment and contain-
ers. Do not recover contaminated refrigerant into your existing service equipment.If your facility
does not have dedicated recovery equipment, you may contact a local refrigerant product retailer for avail-
able service. This refrigerant must be disposed of in accordance with all federal and local regulations. In
addition, replacement of all refrigerant system components on the vehicle is recommended.
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lIf the vehicle is within the warranty period, the air conditioner warranty is void. Please contact NISSAN
Customer Affairs for further assistance.
General Refrigerant PrecautionsEJS006AN
WARNING:
lDo not release refrigerant into the air. Use approved recovery/recycling equipment to capture the
refrigerant every time an air conditioning system is discharged.
lAlways wear eye and hand protection (goggles and gloves) when working with any refrigerant or
air conditioning system.
lDo not store or heat refrigerant containers above 52°C.
lDo not heat a refrigerant container with an open flame; if container warming is required, place the
bottom of the container in a warm pail of water.
lDo not intentionally drop, puncture, or incinerate refrigerant containers.
lKeep refrigerant away from open flames: poisonous gas will be produced if refrigerant burns.
lRefrigerant will displace oxygen, therefore be certain to work in well ventilated areas to prevent
suffocation.
lDo not pressure test or leak test HFC-134a (R-134a) service equipment and/or vehicle air condi-
tioning systems with compressed air during repair. Some mixtures of air and HFC-134a (R-134a)
have been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures, if ignited, may cause
injury or property damage. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refriger-
ant manufacturers.
Precautions for Refrigerant ConnectionEJS006AO
A new type refrigerant connection has been introduced to all refrigerant lines except the following locations.
lExpansion valve to cooling unit
lEvaporator pipes to evaporator (inside cooling unit)
lRefrigerant pressure sensor
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT
Description
lOne-touch joints are pipe joints which do not require tools during piping connection.
lUnlike conventional connection methods using union nuts and flanges, controlling tightening torque at
connection point is not necessary.
lWhen removing a pipe joint, use a disconnector.
COMPONENT PARTS
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lGarter spring cannot be removed from cage of male-side piping.
lIndicator ring remains near piping connection point, however, this is not a malfunction. (This is to check
piping connection during factory assembly.)
REMOVAL
1. Clean piping connection point, and set a disconnector.
2. Slide disconnector in axial direction of piping, and stretch garter spring with tapered point of disconnector.
3. Slide disconnector farther so that inside diameter of garter spring becomes larger than outside diameter of
female-side piping flare. Then male-side piping can be disconnected.
Pipe (Male side)lRetains O-rings.
lRetains garter spring in cage.
Garter spring Anchors female side piping.
Indicator ringWhen connection is made properly, this is ejected from male-side piping. (This part is no longer neces-
sary after connection.)
O-ring Seals connection point. (Not reusable)
Pipe (Female side)
lSeals connection by compressing O-rings.
lAnchors piping connection using flare and garter spring.
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1. Clean piping connection points, and insert male-side piping into female-side piping.
2. Push inserted male-side piping harder so that female-side piping flare stretches garter spring.
3. If inside diameter of garter spring becomes larger than outside diameter of female-side piping flare, garter
spring seats on flare. Then, it fits in between male-side piping cage and female-side piping flare to anchor
piping connection point.
NOTICE:
When garter spring seats on flare, and fits in between male-side piping cage and female-side piping flare,
it clicks.
CAUTION:
lFemale-side piping connection point is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert it in axial direction.
lInsert piping securely until a click is heard.
lAfter piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure connection
does not come loose.
NOTE:
One-touch joint connection is used in points below.
lLow-pressure flexible hose to evaporator (O-ring size: 16)
lHigh-pressure flexible hose to condenser (O-ring size: 12)
lHigh-pressure pipe 1 to high-pressure pipe 2 (O-ring size: 8)
lHigh-pressure pipe 1 to condenser (O-ring size: 8)
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT CONNECTION
lThe O-ring has been relocated. It has also been provided with a groove for proper installation. This elimi-
nates the chance of the O-ring being caught in, or damaged by, the mating part. The sealing direction of
the O-ring is now set vertically in relation to the contacting surface of the mating part to improve sealing
characteristics.
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lThe reaction force of the O-ring will not occur in the direction that causes the joint to pull out, thereby facil-
itating piping connections.
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A/C Compressor and Condenser —LHD Models—
MJIB0276E
1. High-pressure service valve 2. Clip 3. High-pressure A/C pipe
4. Refrigerant pressure sensor 5. Condenser 6. Compressor shaft seal
7. High-pressure flexible A/C hose 8. Low-pressure flexible A/C hose 9. Low-pressure service valve
10. Low-pressure A/C pipe 11. Expansion valve 12. A/C drain hose
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CAUTION:
The new and former refrigerant connections use different O-ring configurations. Do not confuse O-
rings since they are not interchangeable. If a wrong O-ring is installed, refrigerant will leak at or
around the connection.
MJIB0277E
1. High-pressure service valve 2. Clip 3. High-pressure A/C pipe
4. Refrigerant pressure sensor 5. Condenser 6. Compressor shaft seal
7. High-pressure flexible A/C hose 8. Low-pressure flexible A/C hose 9. Low-pressure service valve
10. Low-pressure A/C pipe 11. Expansion valve 12. A/C drain hose