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b. Install oil pan to transmission case.
CAUTION:
Install it so that drain plug comes to the position as
shown in the figure.
Be careful not to pinch harnesses.
Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc.
from oil pan mounting surface.
c. Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque in numeri-
cal order shown in the figure after temporarily tightening them.
Tighten oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
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Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil pan mounting bolts.
18. Install drain plug to oil pan. Tighten drain plug to the specified
torque. Refer to AT-278, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
19. Install torque converter.
a. Pour ATF into torque converter.
Approximately 2 liter (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 Imp qt) of ATF is
required for a new torque converter.
When reusing old torque converter, add the same amount
of ATF as was drained.
b. Install torque converter while aligning notches of torque con-
verter with notches of oil pump.
CAUTION:
Install torque converter while rotating it.
c. Measure distance “A” to make sure that torque converter is in
proper position.
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Distance “A”
VQ35DE models: 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more
VK45DE models: 22.0 mm (0.87 in) or more
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General SpecificationsNCS001RD
*1: Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants" .
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting OccursNCS001RE
2WD MODELS
At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
AWD MODELS
At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening. Applied modelVQ35DE engine VK45DE engine
2WD AWD 2WD
Automatic transmission model RE5R05A
Transmission model code number 97X06, 98X1A 97X07, 98X0E 95X12, 95X7A
Stall torque ratio 1.72: 1 1.85: 1
Transmission gear ratio1st 3.842 3.827
2nd 2.353 2.368
3rd 1.529 1.520
4th 1.000 1.000
5th 0.839 0.834
Reverse 2.765 2.613
Recommended fluid Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*1
Fluid capacity 10.3 liter (10-7/8 US qt, 9-1/8 Imp qt)
CAUTION:
Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF. Do not mix with other fluid.
Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will deteriorate in driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the
A/T, which is not covered by the warranty.
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D
1 D2D2 D3D3 D4D4 D5D5 D4D4 D3D3 D2D2 D1
Full throttle 50 - 58
(31 - 36)85 - 93
(53 - 58)127 - 135
(79 - 84)196 - 204
(122 - 127)192 - 200
(119 - 124)114- 122
(71 - 76)70 - 78
(43 - 48)26 - 34
(16 - 21)
Half throttle 40 - 48
(25 - 30)69 - 77
(43 - 48)107 - 115
(66 - 71)139 - 147
(86 - 91)111 - 11 9
(69 - 74)67 - 75
(42 - 47)34 - 42
(21 - 26)19 - 27
(12 - 17)
Engine model VK45DE
Throttle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D
1 D2D2 D3D3 D4D4 D5D5 D4D4 D3D3 D2D2 D1
Full throttle 54 - 62
(34 - 39)89 - 97
(55 - 60)139 - 147
(86 - 91)207 - 215
(129 - 134)203 - 211
(126 - 131)122 - 130
(76 - 81)73 - 81
(45 - 50)28 - 36
(17 - 22)
Half throttle 46 - 54
(29 - 34)81 - 89
(50 - 55)126 - 134
(78 - 83)155 - 163
(96 - 101)128 - 136
(80 - 85)70 - 78
(43 - 48)28 - 36
(17 - 22)7 - 15
(4 - 9)
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D
1 D2D2 D3D3 D4D4 D5D5 D4D4 D3D3 D2D2 D1
Full throttle 48 - 56
(30 - 35)81 - 89
(50 - 55)121 - 129
(75 - 80)188 - 196
(117 - 122)184 - 192
(114 - 119)109 - 117
(68 - 73)66 - 74
(41 - 46)25 - 33
(16 - 21)
Half throttle 38 - 46
(24 - 29)66 - 74
(41 - 46)102 - 110
(63 - 68)133 - 141
(83 - 88)106 - 114
(66 - 71)64 - 72
(40 - 45)32 - 40
(20 - 25)18 - 26
(11 - 16)
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Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-Up Occurs/ReleasesNCS001RF
2WD MODELS
At closed throttle, the accelerator opening is less than 1/8 condition. (Closed throttle position signal: OFF)
At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
At closed throttle, the accelerator opening is less than 1/8 condition. (Closed throttle position signal: OFF)
At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
AW D M OD E LS
At closed throttle, the accelerator opening is less than 1/8 condition. (Closed throttle position signal: OFF)
At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
Stall SpeedNCS001RG
Line PressureNCS001RH
A/T Fluid Temperature SensorNCS001RI
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up ON Lock-up OFF
Closed throttle 53 - 61 (33 - 38) 50 - 58 (31 - 36)
Half throttle 196 - 204 (122 - 127) 138 - 146 (86 - 91)
Engine model VK45DE
Throttle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up ON Lock-up OFF
Closed throttle 67 - 75 (42 - 47) 50 - 58 (31 - 36)
Half throttle 181 - 189 (112 - 117) 160 - 168 (99 - 104)
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up ON Lock-up OFF
Closed throttle 51 - 59 (32 - 37) 48 - 56 (30 - 35)
Half throttle 188 - 196 (117 - 122) 132 - 140 (82 - 87)
Engine model Stall speed
VQ35DE 2,650 - 2,950 rpm
VK45DE 2,260 - 2,560 rpm
Engine speedLine pressure [kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)]
“R” position “D”, “M” positions
At idle speed 425 - 465 (4.3 - 4.7, 62 - 67) 379 - 428 (3.9 - 4.4, 55 - 62)
At stall speed 1,605 - 1,950 (16.4 - 19.9, 233 - 283) 1,310 - 1,500 (13.4 - 15.3, 190 - 218)
Name Condition CONSULT-II “DATA MONITOR” (Approx.) Resistance (Approx.)
ATF TEMP SE 10
C (32F) 3.3 V 15 k
20C (68F) 2.7 V 6.5 k
80C (176F) 0.9 V 0.9 k
ATF TEMP SE 20
C (32F) 3.3 V 10 k
20C (68F) 2.5 V 4 k
80C (176F) 0.7 V 0.5 k
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Memory Function .................................................. 112
INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 112
Ambient Sensor Circuit ......................................... 113
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .......................... 113
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS .. 113
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT
SENSOR ............................................................ 113
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................. 115
In-Vehicle Sensor Circuit ....................................... 116
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .......................... 116
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE
SENSOR ............................................................ 117
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................. 118
Sunload Sensor Circuit ......................................... 119
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .......................... 119
SUNLOAD INPUT PROCESS ........................... 119
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR SUNLOAD
SENSOR ............................................................ 119
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................121
Intake Sensor Circuit ............................................122
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .........................122
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SEN-
SOR ..................................................................122
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................123
CONTROLLER .......................................................124
Removal and Installation of Multifunction Switch . 124
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................124
AUTO AMP .............................................................125
Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Auto Amp. ............................................................125
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................125
AMBIENT SENSOR ................................................126
Removal and Installation ......................................126
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................126
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR ............................................127
Removal and Installation ......................................127
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................127
SUNLOAD SENSOR ..............................................128
Removal and Installation ......................................128
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................128
INTAKE SENSOR .................................................. .129
Removal and Installation ......................................129
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................129
BLOWER UNIT .......................................................130
Removal and Installation ......................................130
REMOVAL ........................................................
.130
INSTALLATION .................................................130
Disassembly and Assembly .................................131
BLOWER MOTOR ..................................................132
Removal and Installation ......................................132
REMOVAL ........................................................
.132
INSTALLATION .................................................132INTAKE DOOR MOTOR .........................................133
Removal and Installation ......................................133
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................133
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER .......................................134
Removal and Installation ......................................134
FUNCTION .......................................................
.134
REPLACEMENT TIMING ..................................134
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES .....................134
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY ...............135
Removal and Installation ......................................135
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................136
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................138
MODE DOOR MOTOR ............................................140
Removal and Installation ......................................140
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................140
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR .........................................141
Removal and Installation ......................................141
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................141
UPPER VENTILATOR DOOR MOTOR ..................142
Removal and Installation ......................................142
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................142
HEATER CORE .......................................................143
Removal and Installation ......................................143
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................143
DUCTS AND GRILLES ...........................................144
Removal and Installation ......................................144
COMPONENT LAYOUT ....................................144
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................150
REFRIGERANT LINES ...........................................151
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure ...............151
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ................................................................151
Components ....................................................
.....153
VQ35DE ............................................................153
VK45DE .............................................................154
Removal and Installation of Compressor ..............155
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................157
Check Disc to Pulley Clearance ...........................157
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Flexible
Hose and Pipe ......................................................158
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................158
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Flexible
Hose .....................................................................159
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................160
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Pipe 1
(Engine Compartment) .........................................160
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................161
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe 1
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REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION ..................................................163
Removal and Installation of Liquid Tank ...............164
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ....................164
REMOVAL ........................................................
.164
INSTALLATION ..................................................165
Removal and Installation of Condenser ................165
REMOVAL ........................................................
.165
INSTALLATION ..................................................167
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor ..................................................................167
REMOVAL ........................................................
.167
INSTALLATION ..................................................167
Removal and Installation of Evaporator ................168
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION ..................................................168Removal and Installation of Expansion Valve .......169
REMOVAL ..........................................................169
INSTALLATION ..................................................169
Checking for Refrigerant Leaks ............................170
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent
Leak Detector ........................................................170
Dye Injection .........................................................170
Electrical Refrigerant Leak Detector .....................171
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK
DETECTOR .......................................................171
CHECKING PROCEDURE ................................172
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....174
Compressor ..........................................................174
Lubricant ...............................................................174
Refrigerant ............................................................174
Engine Idling Speed ..............................................174
Belt Tension ..........................................................174
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
NJS000FN
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.
WAR NING :
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 Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectNJS000FO
NOTE:
This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).
Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
LOCK position.
Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the
ACC position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
LOCK position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.
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Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top CoverNJS000FP
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)NJS000FQ
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 the 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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2. Slide disconnector in axial direction of piping, and stretch garter spring with tapered point of disconnector.
3. Slide disconnector farther so that inside diameter of garter spring becomes larger than outside diameter of
female-side piping flare. Then male-side piping can be disconnected.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean piping connection points, and insert male-side piping into female-side piping.
2. Push inserted male-side piping harder so that female-side piping flare stretches garter spring.
3. If inside diameter of garter spring becomes larger than outside diameter of female-side piping flare, garter
spring seats on flare. Then, it fits in between male-side piping cage and female-side piping flare to anchor
piping connection point.
NOTE:
When garter spring seats on flare, and fits in between male-side piping cage and female-side piping flare,
it clicks.
CAUTION:
Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.
Insert piping securely until a click is heard.
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 flexible hose to low-pressure pipe 1 (O-ring size: 16)
High-pressure flexible hose to condenser (O-ring size: 12)
High-pressure pipe 1 to high-pressure pipe 2 (O-ring size: 8)
High-pressure pipe 1 to condenser (O-ring size: 8)
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