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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 5
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ..... 5
Contaminated Refrigerant ................................... ..... 5
General Refrigerant Precautions ......................... ..... 6
Precautions for Leak Detection Dye .................... ..... 6
A/C Identification Label ....................................... ..... 6
Precautions for Refrigerant Connection .............. ..... 7
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT
CONNECTION ................................................. ..... 7
O-RING AND REFRIGERANT CONNECTION ..... 8
Precautions for Servicing Compressor ................ .... 11
Precautions for Service Equipment ..................... .... 11
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT ......... .... 11
ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR ................... .... 11
VACUUM PUMP .............................................. ... 12
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET ................................. ... 12
SERVICE HOSES ............................................ ... 12
SERVICE COUPLERS ..................................... ... 13
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE ................... ... 13
CHARGING CYLINDER ................................... ... 13
PREPARATION ...................................................... ... 14
Special Service Tools .......................................... ... 14
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment ... 14
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 17
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM .................................. ... 18
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................ ... 18
REFRIGERANT FLOW .................................... ... 18
Refrigerant System Protection ............................ ... 18
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR .......... ... 18
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................ ... 19
Component Layout .............................................. ... 20
FRONT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ............... ... 20
REAR REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ................. ... 21
OIL ......................................................................... ... 22
Maintenance of Oil Quantity in Compressor ....... ... 22
OIL ................................................................... ... 22
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ........................ ... 22AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ............................
... 25
Description ........................................................... ... 25
Operation ............................................................. ... 25
AIR MIX DOORS CONTROL ........................... ... 25
BLOWER SPEED CONTROL .......................... ... 25
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL .............................. ... 25
MODE DOOR CONTROL ................................ ... 25
DEFROSTER DOOR CONTROL ..................... ... 25
MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL ........................ ... 26
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ......................... ... 26
Description of Control System ............................. ... 27
Control Operation ................................................... 27 DISPLAY SCREEN .............................................. 28
AUTO SWITCH ................................................ ... 28
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL (TEMPERA-
TURE CONTROL) (DRIVER SIDE) .................. ... 28
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL (TEMPERA-
TURE CONTROL) (PASSENGER SIDE) ......... ... 28
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL (TEMPERA-
TURE AND MODE CONTROL) (REAR) .......... ... 28
RECIRCULATION () SWITCH .......................... ... 28
DEFROSTER () SWITCH ................................. ... 28
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH .......... ... 28
OFF SWITCH ................................................... ... 28
A/C SWITCH .................................................... ... 28
MODE SWITCH (FRONT) ................................ ... 28
FRONT BLOWER CONTROL DIAL ................. ... 28
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL (TEMPERA-
TURE AND MODE CONTROL) ........................ ... 29
REAR BLOWER CONTROL DIAL ................... ... 29
Discharge Air Flow ................................................. 30 FRONT ............................................................. ... 30
REAR ............................................................... ... 30
System Description (Front) .................................. ... 31
SWITCHES AND THEIR CONTROL FUNCTION ... 31
System Description (Rear) .................................. ... 32
SWITCHES AND THEIR CONTROL FUNCTION ... 32
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 33
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ......................................... ... 34
CONSULT-II Function (HVAC) ............................. ... 34

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Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Pipe .
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REMOVAL ........................................................ .180
INSTALLATION ................................................. .180
Removal and Installation for Rear High- and Low-
pressure A/C and Heater Core Pipes .................. .180
REMOVAL ........................................................ .180
INSTALLATION ................................................. .181
Removal and Installation for Underfloor Rear High-
and Low-pressure A/C and Heater Core Pipes ... .181
REMOVAL ........................................................ .181
INSTALLATION ................................................. .182
Removal and Installation for Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor ................................................................. .182
REMOVAL ........................................................ .182
INSTALLATION ................................................. .182
Removal and Installation for Condenser .............. .182
REMOVAL ........................................................ .182
INSTALLATION ................................................. .183
Removal and Installation for Front Evaporator .... .184
REMOVAL ........................................................ .184
INSTALLATION ................................................. .185
Removal and Installation for Rear Evaporator ..... .185
REMOVAL ........................................................ .186INSTALLATION .................................................
.186
Removal and Installation for Front Expansion Valve .186
REMOVAL ......................................................... .186
INSTALLATION ................................................. .186
Removal and Installation for Rear Expansion Valve .186
REMOVAL ......................................................... .186
INSTALLATION ................................................. .187
Checking for Refrigerant Leaks ........................... .187
PRELIMINARY CHECK .................................... .187
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent
Dye Leak Detector ............................................... .187
Dye Injection ........................................................ .187
Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detector ................... .188
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK
DETECTOR ...................................................... .188
CHECKING PROCEDURE ............................... .189
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... .191
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) ............... .191
COMPRESSOR ................................................ .191
OIL .................................................................... .191
REFRIGERANT ................................................ .191
ENGINE IDLING SPEED .................................. .191
BELT TENSION ................................................ .191

PRECAUTIONSATC-5
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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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 Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)EJS003WP
WARNING:

CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant are not compatible. If the refrigerants
are mixed compressor failure is likely to occur. Refer to AT C - 5 , "
Contaminated Refrigerant" . To
determine the purity of HFC-134a (R-134a) in the vehicle and recovery tank, use recovery/recycling
equipment and refrigerant identifier.

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

The specified HFC-134a (R-134a) oil 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 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 oil from a sealed container. Immediately reseal containers of oil. Without
proper sealing, oil will become moisture saturated and should not be used.
–Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) from the A/C system using certified service equipment meeting
requirements of SAE J2210 [HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment], or J2209 [HFC-134a (R-134a)
recovery equipment]. If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming
service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and oil manu-
facturers.
–Do not allow oil, NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent, to come in contact with sty-
rofoam parts. Damage may result.
Contaminated RefrigerantEJS003WQ
If a refrigerant other than pure HFC-134a (R-134a) is identified in a vehicle, your options are:

Explain to the customer that environmental regulations prohibit the release of contaminated refrigerant
into the atmosphere.

Explain that recovery of the contaminated refrigerant could damage your service equipment and refriger-
ant supply.

Suggest the customer return the vehicle to the location of previous service where the contamination may
have occurred.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-121
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Insufficient CoolingEJS003XW
SYMPTOM: Insufficient cooling
INSPECTION FLOW
*1ATC-58, "Operational Check
(Front)"
*2 ATC-56, "A/C System Self-diagno-
sis Function"
*3AT C - 5 7 , "SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE
CHART"
*4EC-473, "SYSTEM DESCRIPTION"*5 AT C - 5 , "Contaminated Refrigerant"*6ATC-122, "PERFORMANCE TEST
DIAGNOSES"
*7ATC-124, "Test Reading"*8 EM-13, "Checking Drive Belts"*9ATC-132, "Water Valve Circuit"
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*1ATC-176, "Removal and Installation
for Compressor Clutch"
*2ATC-93, "Front Blower Motor Circuit"*3 EM-13, "Checking Drive Belts"
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Insufficient HeatingEJS003XX
SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
INSPECTION FLOW
*1ATC-58, "Operational Check (Front)"
or AT C - 6 0 , "
Operational Check
(Rear)"
*2 AT C - 7 0 , "Air Mix Door Motor Circuit"*3ATC-56, "A/C System Self-diagno-
sis Function"
*4 ATC-57, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE
CHART"
*5AT C - 9 3 , "Front Blower Motor Circuit"*6EC-192, "DTC P0117, P0118 ECT
SENSOR"
*7 EM-13, "Checking Drive Belts"*8ATC-132, "Water Valve Circuit"
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NoiseEJS003XY
SYMPTOM: Noise
INSPECTION FLOW
*1ATC-175, "REMOVAL".* 2ATC-176, "INSTALLATION".*3 AT C - 2 2 , "Maintenance of Oil Quan-
tity in Compressor".
*4 AT C - 5 8 , "
Operational Check (Front)"
or ATC-60, "
Operational Check
(Rear)" . *5
EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts".
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REFRIGERANT LINESATC-175
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A/C Compressor Mounting
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-171, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
3. Remove the engine under cover and the splash shield using power tool.
4. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
6. Disconnect the compressor electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
8. Remove the compressor bolts and nut using power tools.
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