2006 INFINITI M35 Intake Manifold

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
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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 ................... 7
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT ................................ 7
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT
CONNECTION .................................................... 10
O-RING AND REFRIGERANT CONNECTION ... 10
Precautions for Servicing Compressor ................... 12
Precautions for Service Equipment ........................ 13
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT ............ 13
ELECTRICAL LEAK DETECTOR ....................... 13
VACUUM PUMP ................................................. 13
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET .................................... 13
SERVICE HOSES ............................................... 14
SERVICE COUPLERS ........................................ 14
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE ...................... 14
CHARGING CYLINDER ...................................... 14
Precautions for Leak Detection Dye ....................... 15
IDENTIFICATION ................................................ 15
IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR VEHICLE ........... 15
PREPARATION ......................................................... 16
Special Service Tools ............................................. 16
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment ... 17
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 19
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ..................................... 20
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................... 20
REFRIGERANT FLOW ....................................... 20
FREEZE PROTECTION ..................................... 20
Refrigerant System Protection ............................... 20
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ............. 20
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................... 20Variable Displacement Compressor ....................... 21
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................. 21
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 22
Component Layout ................................................. 25
LUBRICANT .............................................................. 26
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor ... 26
LUBRICANT ........................................................ 26
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION .................. 26
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR
COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT
COMPRESSOR .................................................. 27
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR
COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT ....................... 27
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ............................... 29
Description of Air Conditioner LAN Control System ... 29
System Construction .............................................. 29
OPERATION ........................................................ 30
TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION
ORDER ............................................................... 30
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEM-
PERATURE CONTROL) ..................................... 31
FAN SPEED CONTROL ...................................... 31
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL ................................. 31
MODE DOOR CONTROL ................................... 31
UPPER VENTILATOR DOOR CONTROL .......... 31
MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL ........................... 32
SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .............................. 32
Description of Control System ................................ 33
Control Operation ................................................... 33
DISPLAY SCREEN .............................................. 33
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ................................ 34
DISPLAY SCREEN .............................................. 34
MODE SWITCH (DRIVER SIDE) ........................ 34
MODE SWITCH (PASSENGER SIDE) ................ 34
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH (POTEN-
TIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL) (DRIVER
SIDE) ................................................................... 34
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH (POTEN-
TIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL) (PASSEN-
GER SIDE) .......................................................... 34

HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLYPFP:27110
Removal and InstallationNJS000HF
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Drain coolant from cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" (VQ35DE) or CO-40,
"Changing Engine Coolant" (VK45DE).
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Disconnect low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure pipe 1
from evaporator.
a. Set a disconnector [high-pressure side (SST: 9253089908), low-
pressure side (SST: 9253089916)] on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove electric throttle control actuator. Refer to EM-19,
"INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" (VQ35DE) or EM-179,
"INTAKE MANIFOLD" (VK45DE).
6. Disconnect two heater hoses from heater core.
7. Remove instrument panel & pad. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove blower unit. Refer to ATC-130, "
BLOWER UNIT" .
9. Remove clips of vehicle harness from steering member.
10. Remove mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove instrument stays.
RJIA4117E
RJIA4118E
RJIA4119E

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REFRIGERANT LINES
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CHECKING PROCEDURE
To prevent inaccurate or false readings, make sure there is no refrigerant vapor, shop chemicals, or cigarette
smoke in the vicinity of the vehicle. Perform the leak test in calm area (low air/wind movement) so that the
leaking refrigerant is not dispersed.
1. Stop engine.
2. Connect a suitable A/C manifold gauge set (SST: J-39183)to the A/C service valves.
3. Check if the A/C refrigerant pressure is at least 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2 , 50 psi) above 16C (61F). If less
than specification, recover/evacuate and recharge the system with the specified amount of refrigerant.
NOTE:
At temperatures below 16
C (61F), leaks may not be detected since the system may not reach 345 kPa
(3.52 kg/cm
2 , 50 psi).
4. Perform the leak test from the high-pressure side (compressor discharge a to evaporator inlet h) to the
low-pressure side [evaporator drain hose i to shaft seal m(VQ35DE) or n(VK45DE)]. Refer to ATC-153,
"Components" . Perform a leak check for the following areas carefully. Clean the component to be
checked and move the leak detected probe completely around the connection/component.
Compressor
Check the fitting of high- and low-pressure flexible hoses, relief valve and shaft seal.
Condenser
Check the fitting of high-pressure flexible hose and pipe.
Liquid tank
Check the fitting of refrigerant pressure sensor.
Service valves
Check all around the service valves. Ensure service valve caps are secured on the service valves (to pre-
vent leaks).
NOTE:
After removing A/C manifold gauge set from service valves, wipe any residue from valves to prevent any
false readings by leak detector.
Cooling unit (Evaporator)
With engine OFF, turn blower fan on “High” for at least 15 seconds to dissipate any refrigerant trace in the
cooling unit. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes accumulation time (refer to the manufacturer’s recommended
procedure for actual wait time) before inserting the leak detector probe into the drain hose.
Keep the probe inserted for at least 10 seconds. Use caution not to contaminate the probe tip with water
or dirt that may be in the drain hose.
5. If a leak detector detects a leak, verify at least once by blowing compressed air into area of suspected
leak, then repeat check as outlined above.
6. Do not stop when one leak is found. Continue to check for additional leaks at all system components.
If no leaks are found, perform steps 7 - 10.
7. Start the engine.
8. Set the A/C control as follows;
a. A/C switch: ON
b. MODE door position: VENT (Ventilation)
c. Intake door position: Recirculation
d. Temperature setting: Max. cold
e. Fan speed: High
9. Run engine at 1,500 rpm for at least 2 minutes.
10. Stop the engine and perform leak check again following steps 4
through 6 above.
Refrigerant leaks should be checked immediately after stopping
the engine. Begin with the leak detector at the compressor. The
pressure on the high-pressure side will gradually drop after
refrigerant circulation stops and pressure on the low-pressure
side will gradually rise, as shown in the graph. Some leaks are
more easily detected when pressure is high.
11. Before connecting recovery/recycling recharging equipment to
vehicle, check recovery/recycling recharging equipment gauges.
SHA839E

VACUUM LINES
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ComponentsNFS000P8
VK45DE ENGINE MODEL
VQ35DE ENGINE MODEL
SFIA2957E
1. Clamp 2. Vacuum hose 3. Engine direction indicator stamp
(Built in check valve)
4. Clip 5. Vacuum piping 6. Grommet (Vacuum hose side)
7. Grommet (Cowl top assy side) 8. For intake manifold 9. For brake booster
SFIA2958E
1. Clamp 2. Vacuum hose 3. Engine direction indicator stamp
(Built in check valve)
4. Clip 5. Vacuum piping 6. Grommet (Vacuum hose side)
7. Grommet (Cowl top assy side) 8. For intake manifold 9. For brake booster

WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING
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ComponentsNBS004R5
Removal and InstallationNBS004R6
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-14, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
3. Remove air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"
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4. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
5. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and from water drain plug at the
front of cylinder block. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and CO-24, "WATER PUMP" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
6. Remove radiator hose (upper) and heater hose.
7. Remove the following parts, when remove water outlet.
A/T fluid charging pipe: Refer to AT-271, "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
Intake manifold collectors (upper and lower): Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
Rocker cover (right bank): Refer to EM-51, "ROCKER COVER" .
8. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor as necessary.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage engine coolant temperature sensor.
1. Harness bracket 2. Water hose 3. Water bypass hose
4. Engine coolant temperature sensor 5. Gasket 6. Water outlet
7. Heater hose 8. Water pipe 9. Radiator hose (upper)
10. Heater pipe 11. Washer 12. O-ring
SBIA0484E

CO-40
[VK45DE]
ENGINE COOLANT
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ENGINE COOLANTPFP:KQ100
InspectionNBS004RE
LEVEL CHECK
Check if the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the
“MIN” to “MAX” when engine is cool.
Adjust the engine coolant level as necessary.
LEAK CHECK
To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system with
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap
tester adapter (SST).
WA R N I N G :
Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant
escaping from thermostat housing.
CAUTION:
Higher testing pressure than specified may cause radiator
damage.
NOTE:
In a case engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant.
If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Engine CoolantNBS004RF
WAR NING :
To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when engine is hot.
Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove radiator cap. First, turn radiator cap a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn radiator cap all the way.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-179, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
3. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.
When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer
to EM-250, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
SMA412B
Testing pressure : 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm2 , 23 psi)
PBIC1528E
1 : Radiator drain plug hole
2 : Front engine undercover
: Engine front
PBIC3395E

WATER PUMP
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ComponentsNBS004RP
Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
Removal and InstallationNBS004RQ
CAUTION:
When removing water pump, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belts.
Water pump can not be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks using radiator
cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301 (J33984-
A)].
REMOVAL
1. Remove following parts:
Front engine undercover (power tool)
Engine cover: Refer to EM-179, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
Engine room cover (RH and LH): Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
Air duct (inlet): Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
Alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt: Refer to EM-174, "DRIVE BELTS" .
2. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and both side of cylinder block. Refer to CO-40, "
Chang-
ing Engine Coolant" and EM-250, "DISASSEMBLY" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Remove water pump pulley.
4. Remove water pump.
Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready under vehicle.
CAUTION:
Handle the water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
Do not disassemble water pump.
1. Water pump 2. Water pump pulley 3. Gasket
PBIC3396E

THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE
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ComponentsNBS004RR
Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
Removal and InstallationNBS004RS
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-179, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
3. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and both side of cylinder block. Refer to CO-40, "
Chang-
ing Engine Coolant" and EM-250, "DISASSEMBLY" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
1. Water connector 2. O-ring 3. Rubber ring
4. Heater hose 5. Water control valve 6. Water outlet
7. Gasket 8. O-ring 9. Water outlet pipe
10. Thermostat housing 11. Radiator cap 12. Radiator hose (upper)
13. Thermostat 14. Rubber ring 15. Water inlet
16. Water suction hose 17. Water suction pipe 18. Radiator hose (lower)
19. Gasket 20. O-ring 21. Heater pipe
22. Heater hose
A. To radiator B. To intake manifold adapter C. To cylinder block
D. To cylinder head (right bank) E. To cylinder head (left bank) F.To heater core
PBIC3306E