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Tool name Description
(J-41810-NI)
Refrigerant identifier equipment (R-
134a) For checking refrigerant purity and
system contamination
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
(J-44614)
Clutch disc holding tool Clutch disc holding tool
RJIA0197E
PBIC0190E
WHA230
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ATC-16
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refrigerant CycleINFOID:0000000003533229
REFRIGERANT FLOW
The refrigerant flows in the standard pattern, that is, through the compressor, the condenser with liquid tank,
through the front and rear evaporators, and back to the compressor. The refrigerant evaporation through the
evaporator coils are controlled by front and rear exter nally equalized expansion valves, located inside the front
and rear evaporator cases.
Refrigerant System ProtectionINFOID:0000000003533230
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low pressures by the refrigerant pressure sen-
sor, located on the condenser. If the system pressure rise s above or falls below the specifications, the refriger-
ant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside t he refrigerant line and sends a voltage signal to the ECM.
The ECM de-energizes the A/C relay to disengage the magnetic compressor clutch when pressure on the high
pressure side detected by refrigerant pressu re sensor is over about 2,746 kPa (28 kg/cm
2, 398 psi), or below
about 120 kPa (1.22 kg/cm
2, 17.4 psi).
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
The refrigerant system is also protected by a pressure relief valve, located in the rear head of the compressor.
When the pressure of refrigerant in the system incr eases to an abnormal level [more than 2,990 kPa (30.5 kg/
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cm2, 433.6 psi)], the release port on the pressure relief valve automatically opens and releases refrigerant into
the atmosphere.
Component Part LocationINFOID:0000000003533231
FRONT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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ATC-18
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
REAR REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
1. Defroster nozzle 2. LH side demister duct 3. LH ventilator duct
4. RH side demister duct 5. RH ventilator duct 6. Center ventilator duct
7. Front heater and cooling unit assembly 8. Floor duct 9. Clips
10. Heat duct
WJIA0956E
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ATC-20
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OIL
OIL
Maintenance of Oil Quantity in CompressorINFOID:0000000003533232
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 has occurred. It is important to maintain the spec-
ified 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
Name: NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
CAUTION:
If excessive oil leakage is noted, do no t perform the oil return operation.
Start the engine and set the following conditions:
Test Condition
• Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
• A/C switch: On
• Blower fan speed: MAX position
• Temp. control: Optional [Set so that intake air temperature is 25 ° to 30 ° C (77 ° to 86 °F)]
• Intake position: Recirculation ( )
• Perform oil return operation for about ten minutes
Adjust the oil quantity according to the following table.
Oil Adjusting Procedure for Components Replacement Except Compressor
After replacing any of the following major component s, add the correct amount of oil to the system.
Amount of oil to be added :
• *1: If refrigerant leak is small, no addition of oil is needed.
Oil Adjustment Procedure for Compressor Replacement
Part replaced Oil to be added to system
Remarks
Amount of oil
m (US fl oz, Imp fl oz)
Front evaporator 75 (2.5, 2.6) —
Rear evaporator 75 (2.5, 2.6) —
Condenser 75 (2.5, 2.6) —
Liquid tank 5 (0.2, 0.2) Add if compressor is not replaced.
In case of refrigerant leak 30 (1.0, 1.1) Large leak
— Small leak *1
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1. Before connecting recovery/recycling equipment to vehicle, check recovery/recycling equipment gauges.
No refrigerant pressure should be displayed. If NG, recover refrigerant from equipment lines.
2. Connect recovery/recycling equipment to vehicle. Confir m refrigerant purity in supply tank using recovery/
recycling equipment and refrigerant identifier. If NG, refer to AT C - 3 , "
Contaminated Refrigerant".
3. Confirm refrigerant purity in vehicle A/C system using recovery/recycling equipment and refrigerant identi-
fier. If NG, refer to AT C - 3 , "
Contaminated Refrigerant".
4. Discharge refrigerant into the refrigerant recove ry/recycling equipment. Measure oil discharged into the
recovery/recycling equipment.
5. Drain the oil from the “old” (removed) compress or into a graduated container and recover the amount of
oil drained.
6. Drain the oil from the “new” compressor into a separate, clean container.
7. Measure an amount of new oil installed equal to am ount drained from “old” compressor. Add this oil to
“new” compressor through the suction port opening.
8. Measure an amount of new oil equal to the amount recovered during discharging. Add this oil to “new” compressor through the suction port opening.
9. If the liquid tank also needs to be replaced, add an additional 5 m (0.2 US fl oz, 0.2 Imp fl oz) of oil at this
time.
CAUTION:
Do not add this 5 m (0.2 US fl oz, 0.2 Imp fl oz) of oil if only replacing the compressor.
1. New compressor 2. Old compressor 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
4. Measuring cup X 5. Measuring cup Y 6. New oil
A. Drain oil from the new compressor
into clean container B. Record amount of oil recovered C.
Add an additional 5 m (0.2 US fl oz,
0.2 Imp fl oz) of new oil when replacing
liquid tank
D. Install new oil equal to recorded amounts in measuring cups X plus Y
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003533233
The front air control provides automatic regulation of the vehicle's interior temperature. The system is based
on the driver's and passenger's selected "set temperat ure", regardless of the outside temperature changes.
This is done by utilizing a microcomputer, also referred to as the front air control, which receives input signals
from the following seven sensors:
• Ambient sensor
• In-vehicle sensor
• Intake sensor
• Optical sensor (providing one input for driver and one input for passenger side)
• PBR (Position Balanced Resistor)
• Vehicle speed sensor (via CAN communication)
• Engine coolant temperature (via CAN communication)
The front air control uses these signals (including the set temperature) to automatically control:
• Outlet air volume
• Air temperature
• Air distribution
The front air control also provides separate regulation of the vehicle's interior temperature for the rear passen-
ger area. The system is based on the temperature and r ear blower settings selected from rear control
switches located on the front air control, or from the temperature and rear blower settings selected from rear
control switches on the rear air control, when the front air control switches are set to the rear position.
The front air control is used to select: • Outlet air volume
• Air temperature/distribution
OperationINFOID:0000000003533234
AIR MIX DOORS CONTROL
The air mix doors are automatically controlled so that in-vehicle temperature is maintained at a predetermined
value by the temperature setting, ambient temper ature, in-vehicle temperature and amount of sunload.
BLOWER SPEED CONTROL
Blower speed is automatically controlled by the temperat ure setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle tempera-
ture, intake temperature, amount of sunload and air mix door position.
When AUTO switch is pressed, the blower motor starts to gradually increase air flow volume (if required).
When engine coolant temperature is low, the blower moto r operation is delayed to prevent cool air from flow-
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INTAKE DOOR CONTROL
The intake door is automatically controlled by the tem perature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle tem-
perature, intake temperature, amount of sunl oad and by the ON-OFF operation of the compressor.
MODE DOOR CONTROL
The mode door is automatically controlled by the temperat ure setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle temper-
ature, intake temperature and amount of sunload.
DEFROSTER DOOR CONTROL
The defroster door is controlled by: Turning the defroster dial to front defroster.