2006 NISSAN VERSA air condition

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2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid tem-
peratures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using the “COLD” range
on A/T fluid level gauge.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free cloth.
CAUTION:
When wiping the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free
cloth.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far
as it will go.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging
pipe using the stopper attached.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at
low side of range, add A/T fluid to the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes.
5. Re-check A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) using “HOT” range on A/T
fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:

When wiping the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free cloth.

Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging pipe using the stopper attached.
6. Check A/T fluid condition and make any necessary repairs. Refer to AT-53, "
Fluid Condition Check" . If
the A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), or if the A/T is repaired, overhauled, or
replaced, inspect and clean the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator. Refer to AT-17, "
A/T Fluid Cooler
Cleaning" .
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging pipe using the stopper attached.
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1. Warm up A/T fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain A/T fluid by removing the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
4. Refill the transaxle with new specified A/T fluid through the A/T fluid charging pipe. Always refill the tran-
saxle with the same volume of A/T fluid that was drained out.
5. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
6. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to MA-22, "
Checking A/T Fluid" .
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Drain plug: Refer to AT- 2 5 7 , "Components" .
Fluid grade and capacity: Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

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MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 4
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 4
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ..... 4
General Refrigerant Precautions .............................. 5
Oil Precautions ......................................................... 5
Precautions for Refrigerant Connection ................... 5
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT
CONNECTION ...................................................... 5
O-RING AND REFRIGERANT CONNECTION ..... 6
Precautions for Servicing Compressor ..................... 8
Precautions for Service Equipment .......................... 9
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT .............. 9
ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR ........................ 9
VACUUM PUMP ................................................... 9
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET ...................................... 9
SERVICE HOSES ................................................. 9
SERVICE COUPLERS ........................................ 10
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE ...................... 10
CHARGING CYLINDER ...................................... 10
Precautions for Leak Detection Dye ....................... 10
IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR VEHICLE ........... 10
PREPARATION ......................................................... 12
Special Service Tools ............................................. 12
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment ... 12
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 15
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ..................................... 16
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................... 16
REFRIGERANT FLOW ....................................... 16
FREEZE PROTECTION ..................................... 16
Refrigerant System Protection ............................... 16
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ............. 16
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................... 16
Component Layout ................................................. 17OIL ............................................................................. 18
Maintenance of Oil Quantity in Compressor ........... 18
OIL ....................................................................... 18
OIL RETURN OPERATION ................................. 18
OIL ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPO-
NENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT COMPRES-
SOR ..................................................................... 19
OIL ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COM-
PRESSOR REPLACEMENT ............................... 19
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ............................... 21
Control Operation ................................................... 21
BLOWER CONTROL DIAL ................................. 21
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL ...................... 21
MODE DOOR CONTROL DIAL .......................... 21
INTAKE DOOR LEVER ....................................... 21
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH ............. 21
A/C SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) ............................. 21
Discharge Air Flow ................................................. 22
System Description ................................................. 23
SWITCHES AND THEIR CONTROL FUNCTION ... 23
CAN Communication System Description .............. 23
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 24
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ................................. 24
CONSULT-II START PROCEDURE .................... 24
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 24
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair ...................................................... 24
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 24
SYMPTOM TABLE .............................................. 24
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 25
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 25
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ......................... 26
Schematic ............................................................... 27
Wiring Diagram — Heater — .................................. 28
WITHOUT A/C ..................................................... 28
Wiring Diagram — A/C,M — ................................... 29
Operational Check .................................................. 33
CHECKING BLOWER ......................................... 33
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR ............................ 33
CHECKING RECIRCULATION ........................... 33

MTC-2Revision: June 20062007 Versa CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE ......... 33
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE .......... 33
CHECKING A/C SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) ......... 33
CHECKING DEFROST A/C SWITCH (IF
EQUIPPED) ......................................................... 33
Mode Door .............................................................. 34
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 34
Air Mix Door ............................................................ 35
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 35
Intake Door ............................................................. 36
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 36
Blower Motor Circuit ............................................... 37
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 37
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER
MOTOR ............................................................... 38
Magnet Clutch Circuit (If Equipped) ........................ 41
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 41
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 42
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET
CLUTCH .............................................................. 42
Insufficient Cooling ................................................. 50
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 50
PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSIS ................. 52
PERFORMANCE CHART ................................... 54
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR UNUSUAL PRES-
SURE ................................................................... 55
Insufficient Heating ................................................. 58
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 58
Noise ...................................................................... 60
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 60
CONTROLLER .......................................................... 61
Removal and Installation ........................................ 61
REMOVAL ........................................................... 61
INSTALLATION .................................................... 61
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 62
THERMO CONTROL AMPLIFIER ............................ 63
Removal and Installation ........................................ 63
REMOVAL ........................................................... 63
INSTALLATION .................................................... 63
A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY .............................................. 64
Removal and Installation ........................................ 64
REMOVAL ........................................................... 64
INSTALLATION .................................................... 65
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 66
BLOWER MOTOR .................................................... 68
Removal and Installation ........................................ 68
REMOVAL ........................................................... 68
INSTALLATION .................................................... 68
INTAKE DOOR .......................................................... 69
Intake Door Cable Adjustment ................................ 69
AIR MIX DOOR ......................................................... 70
Air Mix Door Cable Adjustment .............................. 70
MODE DOOR ............................................................ 71
Mode Door Cable Adjustment ................................ 71
BLOWER FAN RESISTOR ....................................... 72
Removal and Installation ........................................ 72
REMOVAL ........................................................... 72
INSTALLATION .................................................... 72HEATER CORE .........................................................73
Removal and Installation .........................................73
REMOVAL ............................................................73
INSTALLATION ....................................................73
AIR CONDITIONER FILTER .....................................74
Removal and Installation .........................................74
FUNCTION ..........................................................74
REPLACEMENT TIMING ....................................74
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES ........................74
DUCTS AND GRILLES .............................................75
Removal and Installation .........................................75
CENTER VENTILATOR GRILLES .......................76
SIDE VENTILATOR GRILLES (LH/RH) ...............76
DEFROSTER NOZZLE AND SIDE
DEFROSTER DUCTS (LH/RH) ...........................77
SIDE VENTILATOR DUCTS ................................77
CENTER VENTILATOR DUCTS .........................78
SIDE FOOT DUCTS ............................................78
FLOOR DUCTS ...................................................78
REFRIGERANT LINES .............................................80
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure ..................80
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ...................................................................80
Components ............................................................82
Removal and Installation of Compressor ................84
REMOVAL ............................................................84
INSPECTION FOR CLUTCH DISC TO PULLEY
CLEARANCE .......................................................85
INSTALLATION ....................................................85
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Flexible
Hose ........................................................................85
REMOVAL ............................................................85
INSTALLATION ....................................................86
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible
Hose ........................................................................86
REMOVAL ............................................................86
INSTALLATION ....................................................87
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Pipe .....87
REMOVAL ............................................................87
INSTALLATION ....................................................87
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor .....................................................................88
REMOVAL ............................................................88
INSTALLATION ....................................................88
Removal and Installation of Condenser ..................88
REMOVAL ............................................................88
INSTALLATION ....................................................88
Removal and Installation of Liquid Tank .................89
REMOVAL ............................................................89
INSTALLATION ....................................................89
Removal and Installation of Evaporator ..................90
REMOVAL ............................................................90
INSTALLATION ....................................................90
Removal and Installation of Expansion Valve .........91
REMOVAL ............................................................91
INSTALLATION ....................................................91
Checking for Refrigerant Leaks ..............................92
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent
Leak Detector ..........................................................92

PRECAUTIONS
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General Refrigerant PrecautionsEJS0056X
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Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Use only approved recovery/recycling equipment to discharge HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant. If
accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service. Additional
health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and oil manufacturers.

Do not release refrigerant into the air. Use approved recovery/recycling equipment to capture the
refrigerant every time an air conditioning system is discharged.

Always wear eye and hand protection (goggles and gloves) when working with any refrigerant or
air conditioning system.

Do not store or heat refrigerant containers above 52°C (126° F).

Do not heat a refrigerant container with an open flame; if container warming is required, place the
bottom of the container in a warm pail of water.

Do not intentionally drop, puncture, or incinerate refrigerant containers.

Keep refrigerant away from open flames: poisonous gas will be produced if refrigerant burns.

Refrigerant will displace oxygen, therefore be certain to work in well ventilated areas to prevent
suffocation.

Do not pressure test or leak test HFC-134a (R-134a) service equipment and/or vehicle air condi-
tioning systems with compressed air during repair. Some mixtures of air and HFC-134a (R-134a)
have been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures, if ignited, may cause
injury or property damage. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refriger-
ant manufacturers.
Oil PrecautionsEJS0056Y

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 malfunction is likely to occur.

The specified HFC-134a (R-134a) oil rapidly absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. The following han-
dling 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 con-
necting the components. Connect all refrigerant loop components as quickly as possible 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.
Use only approved recovery/recycling equipment to discharge HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant. If acciden-
tal system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service. Additional health and safety
information may be obtained from refrigerant and oil manufacturers.

Do not allow oil (NISSAN A/C System Oil) to come in contact with styrofoam parts. Damage may result.
Precautions for Refrigerant ConnectionEJS0056Z
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
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 chance 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.

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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 as the final stage of the opera-
tion. Do not remove the seal caps of pipes and other components until just before required for
connection.

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 tube, apply oil to circle of the O-rings as shown. Be careful not to apply oil to
threaded portion.

O-ring must be closely attached to dented portion of tube.

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

Connect tube until you hear it click, then tighten the nut or bolt by hand until snug. Make sure that
the O-ring is installed to tube correctly.

After connecting line, perform leak test and make sure that there is no leakage from connections.
When the refrigerant leaking point is found, disconnect that line and replace the O-ring. Then
tighten connections of seal seat to the specified torque.
Precautions for Servicing CompressorEJS00570

Plug all openings to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

When the compressor is removed, store it in the same position as it is when mounted on the car.

When replacing or repairing compressor, follow “Maintenance of Oil Quantity in Compressor”
exactly. Refer to MTC-18, "
Maintenance of Oil Quantity in Compressor" .

Keep friction surfaces between clutch and pulley clean. If the surface is contaminated, with oil,
wipe it off by using a clean waste cloth moistened with thinner.

After compressor service operation, turn the compressor shaft by hand more than five turns in
both directions. This will equally distribute oil inside the compressor. After the compressor is
installed, let the engine idle and operate the compressor for one hour.

After replacing the compressor magnet clutch, apply voltage to the new one and check for usual
operation.TYPE 1 Compressor (CR-10) : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R
TYPE 2 Compressor (CSV511) : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
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Maintenance of Oil Quantity in CompressorEJS00579
The oil in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add oil to compressor when
replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage occurred. It is important to maintain the specified
amount.
If oil quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:

Lack of oil: May lead to a seized compressor.

Excessive oil: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)
OIL
OIL RETURN OPERATION
Adjust the oil quantity according to the test group shown below.
1. CHECK OIL RETURN OPERATION
Can oil return operation be performed?

A/C system works properly.

There is no evidence of a large amount of oil leakage.
CAUTION:
If excessive oil leakage is noted, do not perform the oil return operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. PERFORM OIL RETURN OPERATION, PROCEEDING AS FOLLOWS
1. Start engine, and set the following conditions:
–Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
–A/C blower 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 oil return operation for about 10 minutes.
3. Stop engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> GO TO MTC-19, "OIL ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT" .
NO >> GO TO MTC-19, "
OIL ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT
EXCEPT COMPRESSOR" . TYPE 1 Compressor (CR-10) : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R
TYPE 2 Compressor (CSV511) : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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Control OperationEJS0057A
BLOWER CONTROL DIAL
This dial turns the fan ON and OFF, and controls fan speed.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
This dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the discharge air.
MODE DOOR CONTROL DIAL
This dial controls the outlet air flow.
INTAKE DOOR LEVER

Recirculation (REC) position: Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.

Fresh (FRE) position: Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
When illumination is ON, rear window is defogged.
A/C SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
The A/C switch controls the air conditioner system. When the switch is depressed with the fan ON, the com-
pressor will turn ON. The indicator lamp also illuminates.
1. Intake door lever 2. Mode door control dial 3. Rear window defogger switch
4. Blower control dial 5. A/C switch (if equipped) 6. Temperature control dial
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Discharge Air FlowEJS00591
Mode door positionAir outlet/distribution
Vent Foot Defroster
100% — —
56% 44% —
16% 64% 20%
16% 53% 31%
17% — 83%
Airflow always present at driver and passenger side demisters
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