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Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of low-pressure pipe 2 and high-pressure pipe 3 with new ones, and then apply
compressor oil to it when installing it.
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 connection
does not come loose.
O-rings are different from low-pressure pipe 1 (high-pressure pipe 2) and low-pressure pipe 2
(high-pressure pipe 3).
Mark the mounting position of intake sensor bracket prior to removal so that the reinstalled sen-
sor can be located in the same position.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Expansion ValveNJS000FD
REMOVAL
1. Remove evaporator. Refer to ATC-154, "Removal and Installation of Evaporator" .
2. Remove mounting bolts, and then remove expansion valve. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of evaporator with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of evaporator with new ones, and then apply compressor oil to it when installing
it.
O-rings are different from low-pressure pipe 1 (high-pressure pipe 2) and low-pressure pipe 2
(high-pressure pipe 3).
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks. Low-pressure pipe 1 bracket mounting bolt
: 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
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ATC-156
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Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
Checking for Refrigerant LeaksNJS000FE
Perform a visual inspection of all refrigeration parts, fittings, hoses and components for signs of A/C lubricant
leakage, damage and corrosion. A/C lubricant leakage may indicate an area of refrigerant leakage. Allow
extra inspection time in these areas when using either an electrical leak detector or fluorescent dye leak
detector (SST: J-42220).
If dye is observed, confirm the leak with an electrical leak detector. It is possible a prior leak was repaired and
not properly cleaned.
When searching for leaks, do not stop when one leak is found but continue to check for additional leaks at all
system components and connections.
When searching for refrigerant leaks using an electrical leak detector, move the probe along the suspected
leak area at 1 to 2 inches per second and no further than 1/4 inch from the component.
CAUTION:
Moving the electrical leak detector probe slower and closer to the suspected leak area will improve the
chances of finding a leak.
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent Leak DetectorNJS000FF
1. Check A/C system for leaks using the UV lamp and safety goggles (SST: J-42220) in a low sunlight area (area without windows preferable). Illuminate all components, fittings and lines. The dye will appear as a
bright green/yellow area at the point of leakage. Fluorescent dye observed at the evaporator drain open-
ing indicates an evaporator core assembly (tubes, core or expansion valve) leak.
2. If the suspected area is difficult to see, use an adjustable mirror or wipe the area with a clean shop rag or cloth, with the UV lamp for dye residue.
3. After the leak is repaired, remove any residual dye using dye cleaner (SST: J-43872) to prevent future misdiagnosis.
4. Perform a system performance check and verify the leak repair with an approved electrical leak detector.
NOTE:
Other gases in the work area or substances on the A/C components, for example, anti-freeze, windshield
washer fluid, solvents and lubricants, may falsely trigger the leak detector. Make sure the surfaces to be
checked are clean.
Clean with a dry cloth or blow off with shop air.
Do not allow the sensor tip of the detector to contact with any substance. This can also cause false readings
and may damage the detector.
Dye InjectionNJS000FG
(This procedure is only necessary when recharging the system or when the compressor has seized and was
replaced.)
1. Check A/C system static (at rest) pressure. Pressure must be at least 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2 , 50 psi).
2. Pour one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of the A/C refrigerant dye into the injector tool (SST: J-41459).
3. Connect the injector tool to the A/C low-pressure side service valve.
4. Start the engine and switch A/C ON.
5. When the A/C operating (compressor running), inject one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of fluorescent dye through the low-pressure service valve using dye injector tool (SST: J-41459) (refer to the manufacture’s
operating instructions).
6. With the engine still running, disconnect the injector tool from the service valve. CAUTION:
Be careful the A/C system or replacing a component, pour the dye directly into the open system
connection and proceed with the service procedures.
7. Operate the A/C system for a minimum of 20 minutes to mix the dye with the system oil. Depending on the leak size, operating conditions and location of the leak, it may take from minutes to days for the dye to
penetrate a leak and become visible.
8. Attach a blue label as necessary.
ATC-158
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Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
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 the 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 16 °C (61 °F). If less
than specification, recover/evacuate and recharge the system with the specified amount of refrigerant.
NOTE:
At temperatures below 16 °C (61 °F), 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 o (VK45DE) or n (VQ35DE)]. Refer to ATC-139,
"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, refrigerant pressure sensor.
Liquid tank
Check the fitting of refrigerant connection.
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 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.
SHA839E
IDX-2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A
A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-37
A/C component layout ..................................... ATC-26
A/C compressor clutch removal and installation ...........
ATC-142
A/C compressor mounting ........... ATC-140, ATC-142,
ATC-146
, ATC-147, ATC-148, ATC-149, ATC-150,
ATC-152
, ATC-153, ATC-154, ATC-155
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-13
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-17
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-34
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-101
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-154
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-6
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure .......
ATC-137
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-18
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-13
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-27
A/C lubrication oil ........................................... ATC-160
A/C operational check ...................................... ATC-60
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-52, ATC-101
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-160
A/C system description (auto A/C) ................... ATC-30
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-40
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-45
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-13, AT-53, MA-29
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-15
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-12, MA-31
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-134
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-53
A/T self-diagnoses ........................................... AT-102
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-232
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram ............ AT-233
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-44
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor ........ EC-576,
EC-583
, EC-597, EC-1258, EC-1265, EC-1279
Accelerator pedal released position learning .... EC-83,
EC-745
AF1B1-Wiring diagram ...... EC-232, EC-241, EC-250,
EC-260
, EC-607, EC-904, EC-913, EC-922, EC-932,
EC-1289
AF1B2-Wiring diagram ...... EC-234, EC-243, EC-252,
EC-262
, EC-609, EC-906, EC-915, EC-924, EC-934,
EC-1291
AF1HB1-Wiring diagram .................... EC-166, EC-838
AF1HB2-Wiring diagram .................... EC-168, EC-840
Air bag .............................................................. SRS-3
Air bag precautions ........................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct(VK45DE) ................... EM-177
Air cleaner and air duct(VQ35DE) .................... EM-17
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ MA-25
Air cleaner filter replacement(VQ35DE) ........... MA-18
Air cleaner filter(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-18
Air conditioner cut control .................... EC-34, EC-696
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor ...... EC-187,
EC-196
, EC-859, EC-868
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 ......... EC-229, EC-239, EC-248,
EC-257
, EC-605, EC-901, EC-911, EC-920, EC-929,
EC-1287
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 heater ............. EC-164, EC-837
Air mix. door motor ......................... ATC-71, ATC-131
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-103, ATC-116
Angular tightening application ............................. EM-6
Angular tightening application(VK45DE) ........ EM-165
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-578, EC-1260
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-585, EC-1267
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-599, EC-1281
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............... EC-541, EC-1217
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-524, EC-1200
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............. EC-618, EC-1300
ASCD .................................................. EC-35, EC-697
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCD brake switch .......................................... EC-539
ASCD indicator lamp ....................................... EC-624
ASCD steering switch ...................................... EC-522
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............... EC-625, EC-1307
AT indicator lamp ................................................ DI-52
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram ............. ATC-45
Auto amp ...................................................... ATC-115
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror ....................... GW-65
Automatic amplifier ........... ATC-50, ATC-62, ATC-115
Automatic transmission fluid replacement ........ MA-32
AV communication line ........................ AV-64, AV-108
AWD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-17
Axle ................................................................... MA-37
Axle housing (rear) ........................................... RAX-7
B
Back Door ........................................................ BL-158
Back door ......................................................... BL-158
Back door opener - See Back door .................. BL-162
Basic inspection .................................. EC-76, EC-738
Battery ................................................................. SC-5
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester SC-8, SC-14,
SC-27
BCM (Body control module) .............................. BCS-3
Block heater(VK45DE) .................................... EM-248
Block heater(VQ35DE) ................................... EM-123
Blower motor ................................... ATC-77, ATC-122
Blower unit .................................................... ATC-120
Brake booster .................................................... BR-15
Brake fluid level ................................................ MA-35
Brake hydraulic line ........................................... BR-11
Brake inspection ............................................... MA-36
Brake lines and cables inspection .................... MA-35
Brake master cylinder ........................................ BR-13
Brake switch ................................... EC-552, EC-1233
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-553, EC-1234
Bulb specifications ........................................... LT-201
Bumper, front ...................................................... EI-14
Bumper, rear ....................................................... EI-17
IDX-4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Electrical units location ...................................... PG-67
Electronic ignition (EI) system ............. EC-32, EC-694
Engine control circuit diagram ......................... EC-107
Engine control component parts location ......... EC-100
Engine control module (ECM) .......... EC-480, EC-1148
Engine control system diagram ........... EC-29, EC-691
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS) ... EC-209,
EC-221
, EC-880, EC-893
Engine coolant(VK45DE) .................................. CO-38
Engine coolant(VQ35DE) ................................. CO-11
Engine fail-safe system ...................................... EC-95
Engine oil filter replacement ............................. MA-26
Engine oil filter replacement(VQ35DE) ............. MA-19
Engine oil precautions .......................................... GI-8
Engine oil replacement(VQ35DE) ..................... MA-18
Engine oil(VK45DE) ........................................... LU-25
Engine oil(VQ35DE) ............................................ LU-7
Engine removal(VK45DE) ............................... EM-243
Engine removal(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-113
Engine room cover(VK45DE) ......................... EM-173
ETC1 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-564, EC-1245
ETC2 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-559, EC-1240
ETC3 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-570, EC-1252
EVAP canister ...................................... EC-41, EC-703
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve ....
EC-396
, EC-404, EC-1065, EC-1073
EVAP canister vent control valve ...... EC-411, EC-418,
EC-1080
, EC-1087
EVAP control system (small leak) diagnosis .. EC-387,
EC-449
, EC-1056, EC-1118
EVAP control system pressure sensor ........... EC-424,
EC-427
, EC-433, EC-1093, EC-1096, EC-1102
EVAP control system purge flow monitoring diagnosis
EC-382
, EC-1051
EVAP vapor lines inspection ................. MA-21, MA-28
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system . EC-38, EC-700
Evaporator ..................................................... ATC-154
Exhaust manifold(VK45DE) ............................ EM-183
Exhaust manifold(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-26
Exhaust system ................................................... EX-3
Exhaust system inspection ..................... EX-3, MA-29
Expansion valve ............................................. ATC-155
F
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ................ EC-637
, EC-1319
Final drive pre-inspection .................. FFD-20, RFD-19
Final drive removal and installation .. FFD-13, FFD-15,
RFD-16
Floor trim ............................................................. EI-41
Flow charts ......................................................... GI-28
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) ........................ AT-134
Fluorescent leak detector .............................. ATC-156
Freeze frame data ............................... EC-59, EC-721
Front axle ................................ FAX-4, FAX-10, RAX-5
Front brake solenoid valve ................. AT-150, AT-152
Front bumper ...................................................... EI-14
Front door ............................. BL-148, BL-152, GW-58
Front passenger air bag .................................. SRS-46
Front seat belt ...................................................... SB-4
Front seat belt pre-tensioner ..... SB-2, SRS-3, SRS-52
Front suspension .............................................. FSU-6
FTS - Wiring diagram ....................................... AT-135
FTTS - Wiring diagram .... EC-329, EC-334, EC-1000,
EC-1005
Fuel cut control (at no load high engine speed) EC-33,
EC-695
Fuel filter replacement ......................................... FL-4
Fuel gauge ............................................................ DI-5
Fuel injection system (Bank 1) ......... EC-304, EC-316,
EC-976
, EC-987
Fuel injection system (Bank 2) ......... EC-304, EC-316,
EC-976
, EC-987
Fuel injector ..................................................... EC-629
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VK45DE) .............. EM-194
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VQ35DE) ................ EM-45
Fuel level sensor EC-459, EC-461, EC-463, EC-1127,
EC-1129
, EC-1131
Fuel line inspection .................................. FL-3, MA-25
Fuel line inspection(VQ35DE) .......................... MA-17
Fuel precautions .......................................... GI-6, GI-7
Fuel pressure check ........................... EC-85, EC-747
Fuel pressure release ......................... EC-85, EC-747
Fuel pump ....................................... EC-636, EC-1318
Fuel pump and gauge .......................................... FL-4
Fuel system ......................................................... FL-3
Fuel tank ............................................................ FL-10
Fuel tank temperature sensor .......... EC-327, EC-333,
EC-998
, EC-1004
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ............. EC-41, EC-703
FUELB1 - Wiring diagram .. EC-306, EC-318, EC-978,
EC-989
FUELB2 - Wiring diagram .. EC-308, EC-320, EC-980,
EC-991
Fuse .................................................................. PG-16
Fuse and fusible link box .................................. PG-81
Fusible link ........................................................ PG-16
G
Gauges ................................................................. DI-5
Generic scan tool (GST) .................................. EC-129
Glass ...................................... GW-11, GW-58, GW-62
Grille - See Exterior ............................................ EI-22
Ground distribution ........................................... PG-29
H
Harness connector ............................................ PG-71
Harness layout .................................................. PG-43
Headlining - See Roof trim .................................. EI-43
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) .... EC-269, EC-280,
EC-293
, EC-941, EC-952, EC-965
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) .... EC-269, EC-280,
EC-293
, EC-941, EC-952, EC-965
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 1) ....... EC-172,
EC-844
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 2) ....... EC-172,