2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL Heater and cooling unit

ATC-8
PRECAUTIONS

With Diesel Engine
NOTE:
This illustration is for RHD models. The blower and heater & cooling unit layouts for LHD models are symmet-
rically opposite.
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.
O-Ring Part Numbers and Specifications
WARNING:
Make sure all refrigerant is discharged into the recycling equipment and the pressure in the system is
less than atmospheric pressure. Then gradually loosen the discharge side hose fitting and remove it.
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Connec-
tion typeO-ring
sizePart number D mm (in) W mm (in)
New
892471 N8210 6.8 (0.268) 1.85 (0.0728)
Former 92470 N8200 6.07 (0.2390) 1.78 (0.0701)
Former 10 J2476 89956 9.25 (0.3642) 1.78 (0.0701)
New
1292472 N8210 10.9 (0.429) 2.43 (0.0957)
Former 92475 71L00 11.0 (0.433) 2.4 (0.094)
New
1692473 N8210 13.6 (0.535) 2.43 (0.0957)
Former 92475 72L00 14.3 (0.563) 2.3 (0.091)
New
1992474 N8210 16.5 (0.650) 2.43 (0.0957)
Former 92477 N8200 17.12 (0.6740) 1.78 (0.0701)
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
Ambient Sensor
After disconnecting ambient sensor connector E38, measure resis-
tance between terminals 2 and 1 at sensor side, using the table
below.
If NG, replace ambient sensor.
In-Vehicle Sensor CircuitEJS004YQ
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
In-vehicle Sensor
The in-vehicle sensor is located on instrument driver lower panel. It
converts variations in temperature of compartment air drawn from
the aspirator into a resistance value. It is then input into the auto
amp.
Aspirator
The aspirator is located on front side of heater & cooling unit. It pro-
duces vacuum pressure due to air discharged from the heater &
cooling unit, continuously taking compartment air in the aspirator.
Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
−15 (5) 12.73
−10 (14) 9.92
−5 (23) 7.80
0 (32) 6.19
5 (41) 4.95
10 (50) 3.99
15 (59) 3.24
20 (68) 2.65
25 (77) 2.19
30 (86) 1.81
35 (95) 1.51
40 (104) 1.27
45 (113) 1.07
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Intake Sensor CircuitEJS004L6
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Intake Sensor
The intake sensor is located on the heater & cooling unit. It converts
temperature of air after it passes through the evaporator into a resis-
tance value which is then input to the auto amp.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Intake sensor circuit is open or shorted.
LED of A/C switch does not illuminate as a result of performing self-
diagnosis STEP-2.
1. CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN INTAKE SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect intake sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between intake sensor harness connector M68 (Gasoline engine) or M69 (Diesel engine)
terminal 1 (BR/Y) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4.
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1 – Ground : Approx. 5V
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLYPFP:27110
Removal and InstallationEJS000UT
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge refrigerant.
2. Drain coolant from cooling system. Refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant" for QR engine or CO-32,
"Changing Engine Coolant" for YD engine.
3. Disconnect two heater hoses from heater core pipe.
4. Remove mounting bolt from low-pressure flexible hose.
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 blower unit. Refer to ATC-125, "
BLOWER UNIT" .
6. Remove clips of vehicle harness from steering member.
7. Remove mounting nuts, and then remove instrument stay.
8. Remove mounting bolts from heater & cooling unit.
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY

9. Remove steering member.
10. Remove heater & cooling unit.
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 basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

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

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:
When filling radiator with coolant, refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant" for QR engine or CO-32, "Chang-
ing Engine Coolant" for YD engine.
Disassembly and AssemblyEJS000UU
NOTE:
This illustration is for RHD models. The layout for LHD models is symmetrically opposite.
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ATC-136
HEATER CORE

HEATER COREPFP:27140
Removal and InstallationEJS004GJ
REMOVAL
1. Remove heater & cooling unit. Refer to ATC-131, "HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove heater pipe support.
3. Remove mounting screws, and then remove foot duct and
heater core cover.
4. Remove heater core from heater & cooling unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
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DUCTS AND GRILLES
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Removal of Adaptor
1. Remove heater & cooling unit. Refer to ATC-131, "HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove mounting screw and clip.
3. Slide adaptor toward vehicle front, and then remove adaptor.
Removal of Multi-box Duct
1. Remove instrument panel. Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove mounting screws, and then disconnect multi-box duct
from heater & cooling unit.
3. Remove mounting bolts, and then remove heater & cooling unit
bracket.
4. Remove multi-box duct from left side.
Removal of Foot Duct
1. Remove multi-box duct.
2. Remove mounting screws, and then remove foot duct.
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REFRIGERANT LINES
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ComponentsEJS00287
Refer to page AT C - 5 , "Precautions for Refrigerant Connection" .
WITH GASOLINE ENGINE
NOTE:
This illustration is for RHD models. The blower unit and heater & cooling unit layouts for LHD models are sym-
metrically opposite.
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