2005 NISSAN NAVARA service

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HFC-134a (R-134a) Service ProcedureEJS006CL
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Discharging Refrigerant
WARNING:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant from the A/C system using certified service equipment
meeting requirements of SAE J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment or SAE J2201 HFC-134a
(R-134a) recovery equipment. If an accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before
resuming service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and
lubricant manufacturers.
Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant
1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/Recycling equipment ACR 2000
(J-43600) with refrigerant identifier
WJIA1160E
1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/Recycling equipment ACR
2000 (J-43600) with refrigerant identifier
WJIA1161E

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Components
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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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A/C Compressor and Condenser —RHD Models—
NOTE:
Refer toAT C - 5 , "
Precautions for Refrigerant 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

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Removal and Installation for Compressor
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A/C Compressor Mounting
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the A/C refrigerant. Refer toATC-138, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the front left wheel and tire assembly. Refer toWT-5, "
Rotation".
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Remove the front left mud guard.
5. Remove the front left splash shield.
6. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer toEM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT".
7. Remove the drive belt. Refer toEM-12, "
DRIVE BELTS".
8. Disconnect the compressor harness connector.
9. Disconnect both the front high-pressure flexible A/C hose and front low-pressure flexible A/C hose from
the compressor.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
10. Remove the A/C compressor bolts using power tools.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
lReplace the O-ring of the front low-pressure flexible A/C hose and front high-pressure flexible A/C
hose with a new one, apply compressor oil to the O-rings before installation.
lAfter recharging the A/C system with refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer toATC-150, "Checking for
Refrigerant Leaks".
MJIB0179E
1. Compressor 2. Alternator and A/C compressor
bracket3. Timing chain case
4. Cylinder block

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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 High-pressure Flexible A/C HoseEJS006CP
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front left wheel and tire assembly. Refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
2. Remove the front left mud guard.
3. Remove the front left splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer toATC-138, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
5. Remove the high-pressure flexible A/C hose. Refer toATC-140, "
Components".
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 in the reverse order of removal.
Refer toATC-140, "
Components".
CAUTION:
lReplace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible A/C hose with a new one, then apply compressor
oil to it for installation.
lAfter charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for High-pressure A/C PipeEJS006CQ
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
2. Remove the front right mud guard.
3. Remove the front right splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer toATC-138, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
5. Remove the low pressure A/C pipe. Refer toATC-147, "
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure A/C
Pipe".
6. Remove the high-pressure A/C pipe. Refer toATC-146, "
Removal and Installation for High-pressure A/C
Pipe".
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 in the reverse order of removal.
Refer toATC-140, "
Components".
CAUTION:
lReplace the O-ring of the high-pressure A/C pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
for installation.
lAfter charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible A/C HoseEJS006CR
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
2. Remove the front right mud guard.
3. Remove the front right splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer toATC-138, "
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 air.
5. Remove the low-pressure flexible A/C hose. Refer toATC-140, "
Components".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer toATC-140, "
Components".

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CAUTION:
lReplace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible A/C hose with a new one, then apply compressor
oil to it for installation.
lAfter charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure A/C PipeEJS006CS
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer toATC-138, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Disconnect the heater pump connector.
3. Remove the heater pump from the bracket and reposition out of the way. Do not disconnect the heater
hoses from the heater pump.
4. Remove the low-pressure A/C pipe. Refer toATC-140, "
Components".
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 in the reverse order of removal.
Refer toATC-140, "
Components".
CAUTION:
lReplace the O-ring of the low-pressure A/C pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it for
installation.
lAfter charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Refrigerant Pressure SensorEJS006CV
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer toATC-138, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor harness 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 toATC-140, "
Components".
CAUTION:
lBe careful not to damage the condenser fins.
lApply compressor oil to the O-ring of the refrigerant pressure sensor for installation.
lAfter charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for CondenserEJS006CW
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer toATC-138, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the radiator. Refer toCO-11, "
RADIATOR".
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.
3. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible A/C hose and the high-pressure A/C pipe from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
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CAUTION:
Replace the O-rings on the A/C low-pressure flexible A/C hose and the high-pressure A/C pipe with
new ones. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings for installation.
Removal and Installation for Expansion ValveEJS006CZ
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer toATC-138, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer toATC-126, "
REMOVAL".
3. Remove the heater core and evaporator pipes grommet.
4. Remove the expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
lReplace the O-rings on then expansion valve and the A/C refrigerant pipes with new ones, then
apply compressor oil to them for installation.
lAfter charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Checking for Refrigerant LeaksEJS006D1
Perform a visual inspection of all refrigeration parts, fittings, hoses and components for signs of A/C lubricant
leakage, damage and corrosion. A/C lubricant leakage may indicate an area of refrigerant leakage. Allow
extra inspection time in these areas when using either an electronic refrigerant leak detector or fluorescent
dye leak detector.
If dye is observed, confirm the leak with an electronic refrigerant leak detector. It is possible a prior leak was
repaired and not properly cleaned.
When searching for leaks, do not stop when one leak is found but continue to check for additional leaks at all
system components and connections.
When searching for refrigerant leaks using an electronic leak detector, move the probe along the suspected
leak area at 1 to 2 inches per second and no further than 1/4 inch from the component.
CAUTION:
Moving the electronic leak detector probe slower and closer to the suspected leak area will improve
the chances of finding a leak.
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent Leak DetectorEJS006D2
1. Check A/C system for leaks using the UV lamp and safety goggles [SST: J-42220] in a low sunlight area
(area without windows preferable). Illuminate all components, fittings and lines. The dye will appear as a
bright green/yellow area at the point of leakage. Fluorescent dye observed at the evaporator drain open-
ing indicates an evaporator core assembly (tubes, core or expansion valve) leak.
2. If the suspected area is difficult to see, use an adjustable mirror or wipe the area with a clean shop rag or
cloth, with the UV lamp for dye residue.
3. After the leak is repaired, remove any residual dye using dye cleaner [SST: J-43872] to prevent future mis-
diagnosis.
4. Perform a system performance check and verify the leak repair with an approved electronic refrigerant
leak detector.
NOTE:
Other gases in the work area or substances on the A/C components, for example, anti-freeze, windshield
washer fluid, solvents and lubricants, may falsely trigger the leak detector. Make sure the surfaces to be
checked are clean.
Cleanwithadryclothorblowoffwithshopair.
Do not allow the sensor tip of the detector to contact with any substance. This can also cause false readings
and may damage the detector.Expansion valve bolts : 4 N·m (0.41 kg-m, 35 in-lb)
A/C refrigerant pipe to expansion valve bolt : Refer toATC-140, "
Components"
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Dye InjectionEJS006D3
(This procedure is only necessary when recharging the system or when the compressor has seized and was
replaced.)
1. Check A/C system static (at rest) pressure. Pressure must be at least 345 kPa (3.45 bar, 3.52 kg/cm
2,50
psi).
2. Pour one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of the A/C refrigerant dye into the injector tool [SST: J-41459].
3. Connect the injector tool to the A/C Low-pressure side service fitting.
4. Start engine and switch A/C ON.
5. When the A/C operating (compressor running), inject one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of fluorescent dye
through the low-pressure service valve using dye injector tool J-41459 (refer to the manufacture’s operat-
ing instructions).
6. With the engine still running, disconnect the injector tool from the service fitting.
CAUTION:
Be careful the A/C system or replacing a component, pour the dye directly into the open system
connection and proceed with the service procedures.
7. Operate the A/C system for a minimum of 20 minutes to mix the dye with the system oil. Depending on the
leak size, operating conditions and location of the leak, it may take from minutes to days for the dye to
penetrate a leak and become visible.
Electronic Refrigerant Leak DetectorEJS006D4
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK DETECTOR
When performing a refrigerant leak check, use an A/C electrical leak
detector (SST) or equivalent. Ensure that the instrument is calibrated
and set properly per the operating instructions.
The leak detector is a delicate device. In order to use the leak detec-
tor properly, read the operating instructions and perform any speci-
fied maintenance.
1. Position probe approximately 5 mm (3/16 in) away from point to
be checked.
2. When testing, circle each fitting completely with probe.
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