2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL cooling system

A/T FLUID
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6. Check A/T fluid condition.

If A/T fluid is very dark or smells burned, checking operation
of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.

If A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to CO-12,
"RADIATOR" , CO-15, "RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)" .
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging
pipe.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging
pipe using a stopper attached.
Changing A/T FluidECS004Q8
1. Warm up A/T fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain A/T fluid from drain plug and refill with new A/T fluid. Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
Refer to MA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
4. Run engine at idle speed for five minutes.
5. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to AT- 1 6 , "
Checking
A/T Fluid" . If A/T fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 5.
SAT638A
Fluid capacity (With torque converter):
Approx. 8.5 (7-1/2 lmp qt)
Drain plug:
: 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
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ATC-2 INTAKE SWITCH ................................................. 31
A/C SWITCH ....................................................... 31
Discharge Air Flow ................................................. 32
System Description ................................................. 33
SWITCHES AND THEIR CONTROL FUNCTION ... 33
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 34
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick and
Accurate Repair ...................................................... 34
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 34
SYMPTOM TABLE .............................................. 34
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 35
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 35
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT .......................... 36
Schematic ............................................................... 37
WITH GASOLINE ENGINE ................................. 37
WITH DIESEL ENGINE ....................................... 38
Wiring Diagram —A/C— ......................................... 39
WITH GASOLINE ENGINE / LHD MODELS ....... 39
WITH GASOLINE ENGINE / RHD MODELS ...... 43
WITH DIESEL ENGINE / LHD MODELS ............ 47
WITH DIESEL ENGINE / RHD MODELS ............ 51
Auto Amp. Terminals and Reference Value ............ 55
PIN CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT ............ 55
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
AUTO AMP. ......................................................... 55
Self-diagnosis Function .......................................... 57
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 57
FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ...... 59
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: TEMPERATURE
SETTING TRIMMER ........................................... 63
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: FOOT POSITION
SETTING TRIMMER ........................................... 63
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: INLET PORT MEM-
ORY FUNCTION ................................................. 64
Operational Check .................................................. 65
CHECKING BLOWER ......................................... 65
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR ............................ 65
CHECKING INTAKE DOOR ................................ 65
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE ......... 66
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE .......... 66
CHECKING A/C SWITCH ................................... 66
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp. ... 67
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 67
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 67
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM ... 68
LAN System Circuit ................................................ 69
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIR-
CUIT .................................................................... 69
Mode Door Motor Circuit ........................................ 73
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 73
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 74
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 75
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MODE
DOOR MOTOR ................................................... 75
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit ...................................... 76
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 76
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 77
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 78
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR .................................................... 78
Intake Door Motor Circuit ........................................ 79
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................ 79
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................... 80
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 81
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE
DOOR MOTOR .................................................... 81
Blower Motor Circuit ................................................ 82
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................ 82
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................... 83
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 84
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER
MOTOR ................................................................ 84
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................... 87
Magnet Clutch Circuit .............................................. 88
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................ 88
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................... 89
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET
CLUTCH .............................................................. 89
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................... 94
Insufficient Cooling .................................................. 96
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................ 96
PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSIS .................. 98
PERFORMANCE CHART ..................................100
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR UNUSUAL PRES-
SURE .................................................................102
Insufficient Heating ...............................................105
INSPECTION FLOW ..........................................105
Noise .....................................................................107
INSPECTION FLOW ..........................................107
Self-Diagnosis .......................................................108
INSPECTION FLOW ..........................................108
Ambient Sensor Circuit .........................................109
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ..........................109
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS .109
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT
SENSOR ............................................................109
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................. 111
In-Vehicle Sensor Circuit ....................................... 111
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .......................... 111
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE
SENSOR ............................................................112
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................113
Sunload Sensor Circuit .........................................114
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ..........................114
SUNLOAD INPUT PROCESS ...........................114
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUNLOAD
SENSOR ............................................................114
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................116
Intake Sensor Circuit .............................................117
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ..........................117
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SEN-
SOR ...................................................................117
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................119
CONTROLLER ........................................................120
Removal and Installation .......................................120
REMOVAL ..........................................................120
INSTALLATION ..................................................120

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AMBIENT SENSOR ................................................ 121
Removal and Installation ...................................... 121
REMOVAL ......................................................... 121
INSTALLATION ................................................. 121
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR ............................................ 122
Removal and Installation ...................................... 122
REMOVAL ......................................................... 122
INSTALLATION ................................................. 122
SUNLOAD SENSOR .............................................. 123
Removal and Installation ...................................... 123
REMOVAL ......................................................... 123
INSTALLATION ................................................. 123
INTAKE SENSOR ................................................... 124
Removal and Installation ...................................... 124
REMOVAL ......................................................... 124
INSTALLATION ................................................. 124
BLOWER UNIT ....................................................... 125
Removal and Installation ...................................... 125
REMOVAL ......................................................... 125
INSTALLATION ................................................. 125
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. 126
BLOWER MOTOR .................................................. 127
Removal and Installation ...................................... 127
REMOVAL ......................................................... 127
INSTALLATION ................................................. 127
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR ......................................... 128
Removal and Installation ...................................... 128
REMOVAL ......................................................... 128
INSTALLATION ................................................. 128
FAN CONTROL AMPLIFIER .................................. 129
Removal and Installation ...................................... 129
REMOVAL ......................................................... 129
INSTALLATION ................................................. 129
AIR CONDITIONER FILTER ................................... 130
Removal and Installation ...................................... 130
FUNCTION ........................................................ 130
REPLACEMENT TIMING .................................. 130
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES ..................... 130
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY .............. 131
Removal and Installation ...................................... 131
REMOVAL ......................................................... 131
INSTALLATION ................................................. 132
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. 132
MODE DOOR MOTOR ........................................... 134
Removal and Installation ...................................... 134
REMOVAL ......................................................... 134
INSTALLATION ................................................. 134
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR ......................................... 135
Removal and Installation ...................................... 135
REMOVAL ......................................................... 135
INSTALLATION ................................................. 135
HEATER CORE ...................................................... 136
Removal and Installation ...................................... 136
REMOVAL ......................................................... 136
INSTALLATION ................................................. 136
DUCTS AND GRILLES .......................................... 137
Removal and Installation ...................................... 137
REMOVAL ......................................................... 137
INSTALLATION ................................................. 140REFRIGERANT LINES ...........................................141
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure ...............141
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ................................................................141
Components .........................................................143
WITH GASOLINE ENGINE ...............................143
WITH DIESEL ENGINE .....................................144
Removal and Installation of Compressor ..............144
REMOVAL .........................................................144
INSTALLATION .................................................146
Removal and Installation of Compressor Clutch ..146
REMOVAL .........................................................146
INSTALLATION .................................................150
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Flexible
Hose .....................................................................153
REMOVAL .........................................................153
INSTALLATION .................................................154
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible
Hose .....................................................................154
REMOVAL .........................................................154
INSTALLATION .................................................155
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Pipe ..155
REMOVAL .........................................................155
INSTALLATION .................................................155
Removal and Installation of Condenser ................155
REMOVAL .........................................................155
INSTALLATION .................................................156
Removal and Installation of Liquid Tank ...............156
REMOVAL .........................................................156
INSTALLATION .................................................157
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor ..................................................................157
REMOVAL .........................................................157
INSTALLATION .................................................157
Removal and Installation of Dual-pressure Switch .158
REMOVAL .........................................................158
INSTALLATION .................................................158
Removal and Installation of Evaporator ................158
REMOVAL .........................................................158
INSTALLATION .................................................159
Removal and Installation of Expansion Valve .......159
REMOVAL .........................................................159
INSTALLATION .................................................159
Checking for Refrigerant Leaks ............................160
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent
Leak Detector .......................................................160
Dye Injection .........................................................160
Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detector ....................161
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK
DETECTOR .......................................................161
CHECKING PROCEDURE ...............................161
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....164
Compressor ..........................................................164
Lubricant ...............................................................164
Refrigerant ............................................................164
Engine Idling Speed .............................................164
Belt Tension ..........................................................164

PRECAUTIONS
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General Refrigerant PrecautionsEJS000T2
WARNING:

Do not release refrigerant into the air. Use approved recovery/recycling equipment to capture the
refrigerant every time an air conditioning system is discharged.

Always wear eye and hand protection (goggles and gloves) when working with any refrigerant or
air conditioning system.

Do not store or heat refrigerant containers above 52°C (125°F).

Do 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.

Do not intentionally drop, puncture, or incinerate refrigerant containers.

Keep refrigerant away from open flames: poisonous gas will be produced if refrigerant burns.

Refrigerant will displace oxygen, therefore be certain to work in well ventilated areas to prevent
suffocation.

Do 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.
Lubricant PrecautionsEJS0027Y

Use only specified lubricant for the HFC-134a (R-134a) A/C system and HFC-134a (R-134a) components.
If lubricant other than that specified is used, compressor malfunction is likely to occur.

The specified HFC-134a (R-134a) lubricant rapidly absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. The following
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 con-
necting the components. Connect all refrigerant loop components as quickly as possible to minimize the
entry of moisture into system.

Only use the specified lubricant from a sealed container. Immediately reseal containers of lubricant. With-
out 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) refrigerant. If acciden-
tal system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service. Additional health and safety
information may be obtained from refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

Do not allow lubricant (Nissan A/C System Oil Type S or R) to come in contact with styrofoam parts. Dam-
age may result.
Precautions for Refrigerant ConnectionEJS000T4
A new type refrigerant connection has been introduced to all refrigerant lines except the following location.

Expansion valve to cooling unit

Refrigerant pressure sensor to liquid tank

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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.
RJIA2818E
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)
SHA814E

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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION
General
The variable compressor is basically a swash plate type that changes piston stroke in response to the required
cooling capacity.
The tilt of the wobble (swash) plate allows the piston’s stroke to change so that refrigerant discharge can be
continuously changed from 13.5 to 146 cm
3 (0.824 to 8.91 cu in).
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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Operation
1. Operation Control Valve
Operation control valve is located in the suction port (low-pressure) side, and opens or closes in response
to changes in refrigerant suction pressure.
Operation of the valve controls the internal pressure of the crankcase.
The angle of the wobble (swash) plate is controlled between the crankcase’s internal pressure and the
piston cylinder pressure.
2. Maximum Cooling
Refrigerant pressure on the low-pressure side increases with an increase in heat loads.
When this occurs, the control valve’s bellows compress to open the low-pressure side valve and close the
high-pressure side valve.
This causes the following pressure changes:
–The crankcase’s internal pressure to equal the pressure on the low-pressure side;
–The cylinder’s internal pressure to be greater than the crankcase’s internal pressure.
Under this condition, the wobble (swash) plate is set to the maximum stroke position.
3. Capacity Control
–Refrigerant pressure on suction side is low during high speed driving or when ambient or interior tempera-
ture is low.
–The bellows expands when refrigerant pressure on the suction pressure side drops below approximately
177 kPa (1.77 bar, 1.8 kg/cm
2 , 26 psi).
Since suction pressure is low, it makes the suction port close and the discharge port open. Thus, crank-
case pressure becomes high as high-pressure enters the crankcase.
–The force acts around the journal pin near the swash (wobble) plate, and is generated by the pressure dif-
ference between before and behind the piston.
The drive lug and journal pin are located where the piston generates the highest pressure. Piston pres-
sure is between suction pressure Ps and discharge pressure Pd, which is near suction pressure Ps. If
crankcase pressure Pc rises due to capacity control, the force around the journal pin makes the wobble
(swash) plate angle decrease and also the piston stroke decrease. In other words, crankcase pressure
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LUBRICANT

LUBRICANTPFP:KLG00
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in CompressorEJS000TH
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 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
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Adjust the lubricant quantity according to the test group shown below.
1. CHECK LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Can lubricant return operation be performed?

A/C system works properly.

There is no evidence of a large amount of lubricant leakage.
CAUTION:
If excessive lubricant leakage is noted, do not perform the lubricant return operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. PERFORM LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION, PROCEEDING AS FOLLOWS:
1. Start 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 (REC)
2. Perform lubricant return operation for about 10 minutes.
3. Stop engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> GO TO AT C - 2 5 , "LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACE-
MENT" .
NO >> GO TO AT C - 2 5 , "
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACE-
MENT EXCEPT COMPRESSOR" . With gasoline engine
(CWV-615M Compressor)With diesel engine
(DKV-11G Compressor)
Name Nissan A/C System Oil Type S Nissan A/C System Oil Type R
Part number KLH00-PAGS0 KLH00-PAGR0