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Never release refrigerant into the air. Use appr oved recovery/recycling equipment to capture the
refrigerant every time an air co nditioning system is discharged.
Always wear eye and hand protection (goggles and gloves) when working with any refrigerant or air
conditioning system.
Never store or heat refrigerant containers above 52 °C (126 °F).
Never 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.
Never intentionally drop, puncture, or incinerate refrigerant containers.
Keep refrigerant away from open flames: poison ous gas will be produced if refrigerant burns.
Refrigerant will displace oxygen, therefore be certa in to work in well ventilated areas to prevent suf-
focation.
Never pressure test or leak test HFC-134a (R-134a) service equipment and/or vehicle air conditioning
systems with compressed air during repair. Some mixtures of air and HFC-134a (R-134a) have been
shown to be combustible at elevat ed pressures. These mixtures, if ig nited, may cause injury or prop-
erty damage. Additional health a nd safety information may be obtain ed from refrigerant manufactur-
ers.
Precaution for Refrigerant ConnectionINFOID:0000000001328155
A new type refrigerant connection has been introduced to a ll refrigerant lines except the following location.
Expansion valve to evaporator
Refrigerant pressure sensor to condenser
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT
Description
One-touch joints are pipe joints which do not require tools during piping connection.
Unlike conventional connection methods using union nuts and flanges, controlling tightening torque at con-
nection point is not necessary.
When removing a pipe joint, use a disconnector.
COMPONENT PARTS
FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENT PARTS
NOTE:
1 Pipe (Male-side) Retains O-rings.
Retains garter spring in cage (A).
2 Garter spring Anchors female-side piping.
3 Indicator ring When connection is made properly, this is ejected from male-side piping. (This part is no longer nec-
essary after connection.)
4 O-ring Seals connection point. (Not reusable)
5 Pipe (Female-side) Seals connection by compressing O-rings.
Anchors piping connection using flare (B) and garter spring.
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CAUTION:
When replacing or cleaning refrigerant cycle components, observe the following.
When the compressor is removed, store it in the sam e way at it is when mounted on the car. Failure
to do so will cause lubricant to enter the low-pressure chamber.
When connecting tubes, always use a to rque wrench and a back-up wrench.
After disconnecting tubes, immediately plug all op enings to prevent entry of dust and moisture.
When installing an air conditioner in the vehicle, connect the pipes at the final stage of the operation.
Never remove the seal caps of pipes and other compon ents 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 refriger ation system before charging the refrigerant.
Always replace used O-rings.
When connecting tubes, apply lubricant to circle of the O-rings shown in illustration. Be careful not
to apply lubricant to threaded portion.
O-ring must be closely att ached to the groove of tube.
When replacing the O-ring, be careful not to damage O-ring and tube.
Connect tube until a click can be heard, then tighten the nut or bolt by hand. 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.
Precaution for Service of CompressorINFOID:0000000001328156
Plug all openings to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
When the compressor is removed, store it in th e same way at it is when mounted on the car.
When replacing or repairing compressor, follow “Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor”
exactly. Refer to ATC-22, "
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor".
Keep friction surfaces between clut ch and pulley clean. If the surface is contaminated with lubricant,
wipe it off by using a clean w aste cloth moistened with thinner.
After compressor service operation, turn the compr essor shaft by hand more than five turns in both
directions. This will equally dist ribute lubricant 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, ap ply voltage to the new one and check for normal
operation.
Precaution for Service EquipmentINFOID:0000000001328157
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT
Name : Nissan A/C System Oil Type S
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REFRIGERANT LINES
5. Using holder to prevent clutch disc rotation.After tightening bolt, make sure pulley rotates smoothly.
6. Check clearance around entire periphery of clutch disc. If specified clearance is not obtained, replace adjusting spacer
and readjust.
Break-in Operation
When replacing compressor clutch assembly, always carry out break-in operation. This is done by engaging
and disengaging clutch about thirty-times. Break-in oper ation raises the level of transmitted torque.
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Flexible HoseINFOID:0000000001328221
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to EM-17
(VQ35DE) or EM-173 (VK45DE).
3. Remove low-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt.
4. Disconnect one-touch joint between low-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure pipe 1.
a. Set a disconnector (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 low- pressure flexible hose and low-
pressure pipe 1 with suitable material such as vinyl tape to
avoid the entry of air. : 14 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
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Disc to pulley clear-
ance
: 0.25 - 0.6 mm (0.010 - 0.024 in)
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HOOD
Fitting AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001327783
LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove hood lock assembly, loosen the hood hinge nuts and close the hood.
2. Adjust the lateral and longitudinal clearance, and open the hood to tighten the hood hinge mounting bolts
to the specified torque.
3. Install the hood lock temporarily, and align the hood stri ker and lock so that the centers of striker and lock
become vertical viewed from the front , by moving the hood lock laterally.
4. Tighten hood lock mounting bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Adjust right/left clearance between hood an d headlamp to the following specification.
FRONT END HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the hood lock and adjust the height by rota ting the bumper rubber until the hood becomes 1 to1.5
mm (0.04 to 0.059 in) lower than the fender.
2. Temporarily tighten the hood lock, and position it by engaging it with the hood striker. Check the lock and
striker for looseness, and tighten the hood lock mounting bolts to the specified torque.
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove hood lock, and adjust the surface height difference of hood, fender and headlamp according to
the fitting standard dimension, by rotating RH and LH bumper rubbers.
2. Install hood lock temporarily, and move hood lock laterally until the centers of striker and lock become ver- tical when viewed from the front.
1. Hood hinge 2. Nut 3. Hood stay
4. Hood lock 5. Bolt 6. Bumper rubber
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HOOD
3. Make sure that the hood lock secondary latch is properlyengaged with the secondary striker with hood's own weight.
4. Make sure that the hood lock primary latch is securely engaged with the hood striker with hood's own weight by dropping hood
from approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height.
CAUTION:
Do not drop hood from a he ight of 300 mm (11.81 in) or
more.
5. Move hood lockup and down until striker smoothly engages the lock when the hood is closed.
6. When pulling the hood opener lever gently, make sure that front end of the hood rises by approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) and that
hood striker and hood lock primary latch is disengaged. Also make sure that hood opener returns to the
original position.
7. After adjustment, tighten lock bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Adjust evenness between hood and each part to the following specification.
Removal and Installation of Hood AssemblyINFOID:0000000001327784
REMOVAL
Hood and head lamp (C–C) : 0.9 ± 1.5 mm (0.035 ± 0.059 in)
Hood and fender (D–D) : 0.1 ± 1.0 mm (0.004 ± 0.04 in)
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1. Hood assembly 2. Hood front sealing rubber 3. Hood insulator
4. Hood hinge 5. Hood stay 6. Hood lock
7. Bolt 8. Nut
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BACK DOOR
Fitting AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001327879
VERTICAL/LATERAL CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1. With the striker released, loosen the bumper rubber lock nuts.
2. Close the back door lightly and adjust the surface height by rotating the bumper rubber and, then open the
back door to finally tighten the back door lock mounti ng bolts and bumper rubber lock nuts to the specified
torque.
Back Door AssemblyINFOID:0000000001327880
REMOVAL
1. Remove roof rear garnish assembly. Refer to EI-45, "Component Parts Location".
2. Disconnect the back door harness connector and AV antenna feeder.
3. Washer hose is separated in the connection part.
1. Bumper rubber 2. Back door striker 3. Screw
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BODY REPAIRBL-229
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When straightening body panels, use caution in pulling any HSS panel. Because HSS is very strong, pulling may cause
deformation in adjacent portions of the body. In this case,
increase the number of measuring points, and carefully pull
the HSS panel.
When cutting HSS panels, avoid gas (torch) cutting if possible. Instead, use a saw to avoid weakening surrounding areas due
to heat. If gas (torch) cutting is unavoidable, allow a minimum
margin of 50 mm (1.97in).
When welding HSS panels, use spot welding whenever possi- ble in order to minimize weakening surrounding areas due to
heat.
If spot welding is impossible, use M.I.G. welding. Do not use
gas (torch) welding because it is inferior in welding strength.
The spot weld on HSS panels is harder than that of an ordi- nary steel panel.
Therefore, when cutting spot welds on a HSS panel, use a low
speed high torque drill (1,000 to 1,200 rpm) to increase drill bit
durability and facilitate the operation.
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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty 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 w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM” and “SEAT BELTS” of this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, 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 performed by
an authorized NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SUPPLEMEN TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM”.
Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top CoverINFOID:0000000001612920
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precaution for Brake SystemINFOID:0000000001327604
Clean dust on front brake and rear brake with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed air.
Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3”. MA-9, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake caliper and wheel cylinder, use new brake fluid.
Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
Use a flare nut crowfoot and torque wrench when installing brake
tube.
When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.
Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect connec- tors for ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery neg-
ative terminal.
Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to BR-23, "
Brake Burnishing Procedure" (Front disc brake),
BR-29, "
Brake Burnishing Procedure" (Rear disc brake).
WARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cl oth, then clean with a dust collector.
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