2006 INFINITI FX35 refrigerant type

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... ..... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ..... 5
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 6
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ..... 6
CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT .................. ..... 7
General Refrigerant Precautions ......................... ..... 7
Precautions for Refrigerant Connection .............. ..... 8
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT ........................... ..... 8
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT
CONNECTION ................................................. ... 10
O-RING AND REFRIGERANT CONNECTION .... 11
Precautions for Servicing Compressor ................ ... 13
Precautions for Service Equipment ..................... ... 13
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT ......... ... 13
ELECTRICAL LEAK DETECTOR .................... ... 13
VACUUM PUMP .............................................. ... 14
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET ................................. ... 14
SERVICE HOSES ............................................ ... 14
SERVICE COUPLERS ..................................... ... 15
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE ................... ... 15
CHARGING CYLINDER ................................... ... 15
Precautions for Leak Detection Dye .................... ... 16
IDENTIFICATION ............................................. ... 16
IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR VEHICLE ........ ... 16
PREPARATION ...................................................... ... 17
Special Service Tools .......................................... ... 17
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment ... 18
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 20
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM .................................. ... 21
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................ ... 21
REFRIGERANT FLOW .................................... ... 21
FREEZE PROTECTION .................................. ... 21
Refrigerant System Protection ............................ ... 21
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR .......... ... 21
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................ ... 21 V-6 Variable Displacement Compressor ..............
... 22
GENERAL INFORMATION .............................. ... 22
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ... 23
Component Layout .............................................. ... 26
LUBRICANT ........................................................... ... 27
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor ... 27
LUBRICANT ..................................................... ... 27
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION ............... ... 27
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR
COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT
COMPRESSOR ............................................... ... 28
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR
COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .................... ... 29
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ............................ ... 30
Description of Air Conditioner LAN Control System ... 30
System Construction ........................................... ... 30
OPERATION ..................................................... ... 30
TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION
ORDER ............................................................ ... 31
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEM-
PERATURE CONTROL) .................................. ... 32
FAN SPEED CONTROL ................................... ... 32
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL .............................. ... 32
MODE DOOR CONTROL ................................ ... 32
MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL ........................ ... 33
SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ........................... ... 33
Description of Control System ............................. ... 34
Control Operation ................................................ ... 34
DISPLAY SCREEN ........................................... ... 35
AUTO SWITCH ................................................ ... 35
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH (POTEN-
TIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL) (DRIVER
SIDE) ................................................................ ... 35
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH (POTEN-
TIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL) (PASSEN-
GER SIDE) ....................................................... ... 35
INTAKE SWITCH .............................................. ... 35
DEFROSTER (DEF) SWITCH .......................... ... 35
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH .......... ... 35
OFF SWITCH ................................................... ... 35

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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top CoverNJS000D7
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)NJS000D8
CAUTION:

CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant are not compatible. If the refrigerants
are mixed and compressor malfunction is likely to occur, refer to “CONTAMINATED REFRIGER-
ANT” below. To determine the purity of HFC-134a (R-134a) in the vehicle and recovery tank, use
Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Recharging equipment and Refrigerant Identifier.

Use 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.

The 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, never 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.
–Never allow lubricant (Nissan A/C System Oil Type S) to come in contact with styrene foam parts.
Damage may result.
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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Refrigerant ConnectionNJS000DA
A new type refrigerant connection has been introduced to all refrigerant lines except the following location.

Expansion valve to evaporator

Refrigerant pressure sensor to condenser
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT
Description

One-touch joints are pipe joints which do not require tools during piping connection.

Unlike conventional connection methods using union nuts and flanges, controlling tightening torque at
connection point is not necessary.

When removing a pipe joint, use a disconnector.
COMPONENT PARTS
FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENT PARTS
NOTE:

Garter spring (2) cannot be removed from cage (A) of male-side piping.

Indicator ring (3) remains near piping connection point, however, this is not a malfunction. (This is to
check piping connection during factory assembly.)
1 Pipe (Male side)
Retains O-rings (4).

Retains garter spring (2) in cage (A).
2 Garter spring Anchors female side piping (5).
3 Indicator ring When connection is made properly, this is ejected from male-side piping (1). (This part is no longer
necessary after connection.)
4 O-ring Seals connection point. (Not reusable)
5 Pipe (Female side)

Seals connection by compressing O-rings (4).

Anchors piping connection using flare (B) and garter spring (2).
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After piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connec-
tion does not come loose.
NOTE:
One-touch joint connection is used in points below.

Low-pressure pipe 1 to low-pressure pipe 2 (O-ring size: 16)

High-pressure pipe 1 to high-pressure pipe 2 (O-ring size: 8)

High-pressure pipe 2 to high-pressure pipe 3 (O-ring size: 8)

Low-pressure flexible hose to low-pressure pipe 1 (O-ring size: 16)

Condenser to high-pressure flexible hose (O-ring size: 12)

Condenser to high-pressure pipe 1 (O-ring size: 8)
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT CONNECTION

The O-ring has been relocated. It has also been provided with a groove for proper installation. This elimi-
nates the possibility 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.

The 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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PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION:
The new and former refrigerant connections use different O-ring configurations. Never confuse O-
rings since they are not interchangeable. If a wrong O-ring is installed, refrigerant may leak at the con-
nection.
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.
CAUTION:
When replacing or cleaning refrigerant cycle components, observe the following.

When the compressor is removed, store it in the same way at it is when mounted on the car. Fail-
ure to do so will cause lubricant to enter the low-pressure chamber.

When connecting tubes, always use a torque wrench and a back-up wrench.

After disconnecting tubes, immediately plug all openings to prevent entry of dirt and moisture.

When installing an air conditioner in the vehicle, connect the pipes at the final stage of the opera-
tion. Never remove the seal caps of pipes and other components until just before required for con-
nection.

Allow components stored in cool areas to warm to working area temperature before removing seal
caps. This prevents condensation from forming inside A/C components.

Thoroughly remove moisture from the refrigeration system before charging the refrigerant.

Always replace used O-rings.

When connecting tubes, apply lubricant to circle of the O-rings shown in illustration. Be careful
not to apply lubricant to threaded portion.

O-ring must be closely attached to the groove of tube.

When replacing the O-ring, be careful not to damage O-ring and tube.

Connect tube until a click can be heard, then tighten the nut or bolt by hand until snug. Make sure
that the O-ring is installed to tube correctly.
Connection type Piping connection point Part number QTY O-ring size
New Low-pressure pipe 1 to low-pressure pipe 2 (One-touch joint) 92473 N8221 2 16
Low-pressure pipe 2 to expansion valve 92473 N8210 1 16
High-pressure pipe 1 to high-pressure pipe 2 (One-touch joint) 92471 N8221 2 8
High-pressure pipe 3 to expansion valve 92471 N8210 1 8
High-pressure pipe 2 to high-pressure pipe 3 (One-touch joint) 92471 N8221 2 8
Condenser to high-pressure flexible hose (One-touch joint) 92472 N8221 2 12
Condenser to high-pressure pipe 1 (One-touch joint) 92471 N8221 2 8
Low-pressure flexible hose to low-pressure pipe 1 (One-touch joint) 92473 N8221 2 16
Compressor to low-pressure flexible hose 92474 N8210 1 19
Compressor to high-pressure flexible hose 92472 N8210 1 12
Liquid tank to condenser pipe Inlet
92471 N8210 1
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Outlet 1
Former Refrigerant pressure sensor to condenser J2476 89956 1 10
Expansion valve to evaporator Inlet 92475 71L00 1 12
Outlet 92475 72L00 1 16
Lubricant name : Nissan A/C System Oil Type S

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PREPARATION
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and EquipmentNJS000DF
Never mix HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and/or its specified lubricant with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and/or
its lubricant.
Separate and non-interchangeable service equipment must be used for handling each type of refrigerant/lubri-
cant.
Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles
refrigerant and/or lubricant) are different between CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). This is to avoid
mixed use of the refrigerants/lubricant.
Never use adapters that convert one size fitting to another: refrigerant/lubricant contamination occurs and
compressor malfunction may result.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant Container color: Light blue
Container marking: HFC-134a (R-
134a)
Fitting size: Thread size

Large container 1/2″ -16 ACME
Nissan A/C System Oil Type S
(DH-PS) Type: Polyalkylene glycol oil (PAG),
type S (DH-PS)
Application: HFC-134a (R-134a)
wobble (swash) plate compressors
(Nissan only)
Capacity: 40 m (1.4 US fl oz., 1.4
Imp fl oz.)
(ACR2005-NI)
ACR5 A/C Service Center Function: Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging
(J-41995)
Electrical A/C leak detector Power supply:
DC 12 V (Battery terminal)
S-NT196
S-NT197
WJIA0293E
AHA281A

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ATC-23
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DESCRIPTION
General
The variable compressor is 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 continu-
ously change from 14.5 to 184 cm
3 (0.885 to 11.228 cu in).
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Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in CompressorNJS000DL
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, never 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 the engine, and set to the following conditions:
–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 the engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> GO TO AT C - 2 9 , "LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACE-
MENT" .
NO >> GO TO AT C - 2 8 , "
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACE-
MENT EXCEPT COMPRESSOR" .
Name : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S