2006 INFINITI FX35 heating

ATC-2Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45 A/C SWITCH ....................................................
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MODE SWITCH ................................................ ... 35
FAN SWITCH ................................................... ... 35
DUAL SWITCH ................................................. ... 35
Fail-safe Function ................................................ ... 36
Discharge Air Flow .............................................. ... 37
System Description .............................................. ... 38
SWITCHES AND THEIR CONTROL FUNCTION ... 38
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 39
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ......................................... ... 40
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ............................... ... 40
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION .................... ... 40
DATA MONITOR ............................................... ... 40
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair ................................................... ... 40
WORK FLOW ................................................... ... 40
SYMPTOM TABLE ........................................... ... 41
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 42
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............................... ... 42
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ....................... ... 43
Schematic ............................................................ ... 44
Wiring Diagram — A/C — .................................... ... 45
Auto Amp. Terminals and Reference Value ......... ... 50
PIN CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT ......... ... 50
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. ..................... ... 50
Self-diagnosis Function ....................................... ... 52
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ... 52
FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ... ... 53
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: TEMPERATURE
SETTING TRIMMER ........................................ ... 58
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: FOOT POSITION
SETTING TRIMMER ........................................ ... 59
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: INLET PORT MEM-
ORY FUNCTION .............................................. ... 59
Operational Check ............................................... ... 60
CHECKING MEMORY FUNCTION .................. ... 60
CHECKING BLOWER ...................................... ... 60
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR ......................... ... 60
CHECKING INTAKE AIR .................................. ... 60
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE ...... ... 60
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE ....... ... 60
CHECKING A/C SWITCH ................................ ... 61
CHECKING AUTO MODE ................................ ... 61
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp. ... 62 INSPECTION FLOW ........................................ ... 62
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... ... 62
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM ... 63
LAN System Circuit ............................................. ... 64
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIRCUIT ... 64
Mode Door Motor Circuit ..................................... ... 68
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................ ... 68
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................. ... 69
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... ... 70
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR MODE DOOR
MOTOR ............................................................ ... 70
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit ................................... ... 71
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................ ... 71 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................
... 72
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... ... 73
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR
MOTOR ............................................................. ... 73
Air Mix Door Motor PBR Circuit ........................... ... 73
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR
MOTOR PBR .................................................... ... 73
Intake Door Motor Circuit ..................................... ... 74
INSPECTION FLOW ......................................... ... 74
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................. ... 75
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... ... 76
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE DOOR
MOTOR ............................................................. ... 76
Blower Motor Circuit ............................................. ... 77
INSPECTION FLOW ......................................... ... 77
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................. ... 78
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... ... 79
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER
MOTOR ............................................................. ... 79
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ ... 81
Magnet Clutch Circuit ........................................... ... 82
INSPECTION FLOW ......................................... ... 82
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................. ... 83
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET
CLUTCH ........................................................... ... 83
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ ... 89
Insufficient Cooling ............................................... ... 90
INSPECTION FLOW ......................................... ... 90
PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSIS ............... ... 92
PERFORMANCE CHART ................................. ... 94
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR UNUSUAL PRES-
SURE ................................................................ ... 95
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INSUFFI-
CIENT COOLING .............................................. ... 97
Insufficient Heating .............................................. ... 99
INSPECTION FLOW ......................................... ... 99
Noise .................................................................... .100
INSPECTION FLOW ......................................... .100
Self-diagnosis ...................................................... .101
INSPECTION FLOW ......................................... .101
Memory Function ................................................. .102
INSPECTION FLOW ......................................... .102
Ambient Sensor Circuit ........................................ .103
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... .103
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS .103
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT
SENSOR ........................................................... .103
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ .105
In-vehicle Sensor Circuit ...................................... .106
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... .106
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE
SENSOR ........................................................... .107
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ .108
Sunload Sensor Circuit ........................................ .109
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... .109
SUNLOAD INPUT PROCESS .......................... .109
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR SUNLOAD
SENSOR ........................................................... .109

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SYMPTOM TABLE
Symptom Reference Page
A/C system does not come on. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for A/C System. ATC-62, "
Power
Supply and Ground
Circuit for Auto
Amp."
A/C system cannot be controlled.
Go to Integrated Display System.

Go to Navigation System. AV- 8 4 , "
Unable to
Operate System
with A/C and AV
Switch" (Without
navigation system)
or AV-139, "
Unable
to Operate System
with A/C and AV
Switch" (With navi-
gation system)
Air outlet does not change. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Mode Door Motor. (LAN) ATC-68, "
Mode
Door Motor Circuit"Mode door motor does not operate normally.
Discharge air temperature does not change. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Air Mix Door Motor.
(LAN) AT C - 7 1 , "
Air Mix
Door Motor Circuit"Air mix door motor does not operate nor-
mally.
Intake door does not change. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Intake Door Motor. (LAN) AT C - 7 4 , "
Intake
Door Motor Circuit"Intake door motor does not operate nor-
mally.
Blower motor operation is malfunctioning. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Blower Motor. ATC-77, "
Blower
Motor Circuit"
Magnet clutch does not engage. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Magnet Clutch.AT C - 8 2 , "Magnet
Clutch Circuit"
Insufficient cooling Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Cooling.
ATC-90, "
Insufficient
Cooling"
Go to Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Cooling. ATC-97, "
DIAGNO-
SIS PROCEDURE
FOR INSUFFI-
CIENT COOLING"
Insufficient heating Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Heating.
ATC-99, "Insufficient
Heating"
Noise Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Noise.
ATC-100, "Noise"
Self-diagnosis cannot be performed. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Self-diagnosis. ATC-101, "Self-
diagnosis"
Memory function does not operate. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Memory Function.
ATC-102, "Memory
Function"

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2. Check for hot air at discharge air outlets.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 9 9 , "
Insufficient Heating" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING A/C SWITCH
1. Press AUTO switch and A/C switch.
2. A/C switch indicator will turn ON.

Confirm that the compressor clutch engages (sound or visual inspection).
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 8 2 , "
Magnet Clutch Circuit" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING AUTO MODE
1. Press AUTO switch and A/C switch.
2. Display should indicate AUTO.

Confirm that discharge air and blower speed will depend on ambient, in-vehicle, and set temperatures.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 6 2 , "
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp." , then
if necessary, trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 8 2 , "
Magnet Clutch Circuit" .
If all operational checks are OK (symptom cannot be duplicated), go to Incident Simulation Tests in GI-28,
"How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident" and perform tests as outlined to simulate driv-
ing conditions environment. If symptom appears, refer to AT C - 4 1 , "
SYMPTOM TABLE" and perform applica-
ble trouble diagnosis procedures.

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Insufficient HeatingNJS000EB
SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
INSPECTION FLOW
*1 ATC-60, "Operational Check"*2ATC-71, "Air Mix Door Motor Circuit"*3AT C - 5 3 , "FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 4 to
6.
*4 ATC-53, "
FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 13. *5
ATC-64, "
LAN System Circuit"*6AT C - 7 7 , "Blower Motor Circuit"
*7 EC-210, "DTC P0117, P0118 ECT
SENSOR" (VQ35DE) or EC-879,
"DTC P0117, P0118 ECT SEN-
SOR" (VK45DE) *8
CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant"
(VQ35DE) or CO-38, "
Changing
Engine Coolant" (VK45DE) *9
CO-15, "
Checking Radiator Cap"
(VQ35DE) or CO-43, "
Checking
Radiator Cap" (VK45DE)
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BL-258
BODY REPAIR
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Read the Following Precautions When Repairing HSS:
1. Additional points to consider

The repair of reinforcements (such as side members) by heat-
ing is not recommended since it may weaken the component.
When heating is unavoidable, do not heat HSS parts above
550 °C (1,022 °F).
Verify heating temperature with a thermometer.
(Crayon-type and other similar type thermometer are appro-
priate.)

When straightening body panels, use caution in pulling any
HSS panel. Because HSS is very strong, pulling may cause
deformation in adjacent portions of the body. In this case,
increase the number of measuring points, and carefully pull
the HSS panel.

When cutting HSS panels, avoid gas (torch) cutting if possi-
ble. Instead, use a saw to avoid weakening surrounding areas
due to heat. If gas (torch) cutting is unavoidable, allow a mini-
mum margin of 50 mm (1.97in).

When welding HSS panels, use spot welding whenever possi-
ble in order to minimize weakening surrounding areas due to
heat.
If spot welding is impossible, use M.I.G. welding. Do not use
gas (torch) welding because it is inferior in welding strength.
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B ENGINE
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PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. ..... 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... ..... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 5
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 5
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 6
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................... ..... 7
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ..... 7
COOLING SYSTEM ............................................... ..... 9
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ..... 9
System Chart ...................................................... ... 10
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... ....11
Inspection ............................................................ .... 11
LEVEL CHECK ................................................ .... 11
LEAK CHECK .................................................. .... 11
Changing Engine Coolant ................................... .... 11
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... .... 11
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ..................... ... 12
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 13
RADIATOR ............................................................. ... 14
Components ........................................................ ... 14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 15
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............ ... 15
Checking Radiator Cap ....................................... ... 15
Checking Radiator ............................................... ... 16
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ........................... ... 17
Components ........................................................ ... 17
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ ... 17
PREPARATION ................................................ ... 17
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 17
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 18
INSPECTION ................................................... ... 20 COOLING FAN .......................................................
... 21
Components ........................................................ ... 21
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 21
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 21
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 21
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 21
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 21
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 21
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 21
WATER PUMP ....................................................... ... 22
Components ........................................................ ... 22
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 22
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 22
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 24
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 26
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY . ... 27
Components ........................................................ ... 27
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 28
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ................ ... 29
Components ........................................................ ... 29
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 29
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 30
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 30
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 31
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 31
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) ............................................................... ... 31
RADIATOR ....................................................... ... 31
THERMOSTAT ................................................. ... 31

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... ... 32
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .............................................................. ... 32
PREPARATION ...................................................... ... 33
Special Service Tools .......................................... ... 33
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 33
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................... ... 34
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ... 34
COOLING SYSTEM ............................................... ... 36
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ... 36
System Chart ....................................................... ... 37
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... ... 38
Inspection ............................................................ ... 38
LEVEL CHECK ................................................. ... 38
LEAK CHECK ................................................... ... 38
Changing Engine Coolant .................................... ... 38
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ....................... ... 38
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 39
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 40
RADIATOR ............................................................. ... 41
Components ........................................................ ... 41
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 41
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 41
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 43
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 43
Checking Radiator Cap ....................................... ... 43
Checking Radiator ............................................... ... 44
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................ ... 45
Components ........................................................ ... 45
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 45
PREPARATION ................................................ ... 45
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 45
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 46
INSPECTION .................................................... ... 48 COOLING FAN .......................................................
... 49
Components (Crankshaft Driven type) ................. ... 49
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 49
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 49
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 49
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 49
Components (Motor Driven Type) ........................ ... 50
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 50
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 50
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 50
Disassembly and Assembly (Motor Driven Type) ... 50 DISASSEMBLY ................................................. ... 50
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 50
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... ... 50
WATER PUMP ........................................................ ... 51
Components ......................................................... ... 51
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 51
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 51
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 52
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 52
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 52
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .. ... 53
Components ......................................................... ... 53
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 54
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 54
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 54
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 54
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 55
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 56
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 56
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) ............................................................... ... 56
RADIATOR ........................................................ ... 56
THERMOSTAT .................................................. ... 56
WATER CONTROL VALVE ............................... ... 56

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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
NBS003JN
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. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:

To 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.

Improper 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.

Do 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 Liquid GasketNBS003JO
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating
surface using the seal cutter (SST) and remove old liquid gasket
sealing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

Tap the seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the
side as shown in the figure.

In areas where seal cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic ham-
mer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason tool such as a screwdriver
is used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper, remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid
gasket application surface and the mating surface.

Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the liquid
gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur- face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
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