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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 whether 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 inoper ative, 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 NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SUPPLEMEN TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM”.
Do not use electrical test equipm ent 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 On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System of A/T and EngineINFOID:0000000001327123
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system. It will light up the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to warn the
driver of a malfunction causing emission deterioration.
CAUTION:
Be sure to turn the ignition sw itch OFF and disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal
before any repair or inspection work. The open/s hort circuit of related switches, sensors, solenoid
valves, etc. Will cause the MIL to light up.
Be sure to connect and lock the connectors secure ly after work. A loose (unlocked) connector will
cause the MIL to light up due to an open circuit. (Be sure the connector is free from water, grease,
dirt, bent terminals, etc.)
Be sure to route and secure the harnesses properly after work. Interference of the harness with a
bracket, etc. May cause the MIL to li ght up due to a short circuit.
Be sure to connect rubber tubes properly afte r work. A misconnected or disconnected rubber tube
may cause the MIL to light up due to a malfunction of the EVAP system or fuel injection system, etc.
Be sure to erase the unnecessary malfunction informa tion (repairs completed) from the TCM and
ECM before returning the vehicle to the customer.
PrecautionINFOID:0000000001327124
Before connecting or disco nnecting the A/T assembly har-
ness connector, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the
battery cable from the negative terminal. Because battery
voltage is applied to TCM even if ignition switch is turned
OFF.
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
3
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .....................................
3
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......4
Precaution for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ......4
General Refrigerant Precaution ................................4
Precaution for Refrigerant Connection ......................5
Precaution for Service of Compressor ......................9
Precaution for Service Equipment .............................9
Precaution for Leak Detection Dye .........................11
PREPARATION ..................................................13
Special Service Tool ........................................... ....13
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tool and Equipment ....13
Commercial Service Tool ........................................16
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ..............................17
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................ ....17
Refrigerant System Protection ................................17
V-6 Variable Displacement Compressor .................17
Component Part Location .......................................21
LUBRICANT ................................................... ....22
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor ....22
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL .........................24
Description of Air Conditioner LAN Control Sys-
tem ...................................................................... ....
24
System Construction ...............................................24
Description of Control System .................................27
Control Operation ....................................................27
Fail-Safe Function ...................................................28
Discharge Air Flow ..................................................29
System Description .................................................30
CAN Communication System Description ...............30
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS .....................................32
CONSULT-III Function ........................................ ....32
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair .......................................................
32
Component Parts and Harness Connector Loca-
tion ...........................................................................
34
Schematic ................................................................36
Wiring Diagram - A/C - ............................................37
Auto Amp. Terminal and Reference Value ..............42
Self-Diagnosis Function ...........................................43
Operational Check ...................................................50
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp .....52
LAN System Circuit .................................................54
Mode Door Motor Circuit .........................................57
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit .......................................59
Air Mix Door Motor PBR Circuit ...............................62
Intake Door Motor Circuit .........................................62
Blower Motor Circuit ................................................64
Magnet Clutch Circuit ..............................................69
Insufficient Cooling ..................................................75
Insufficient Heating ..................................................82
Noise .......................................................................83
Self-Diagnosis .........................................................84
Memory Function .....................................................85
Ambient Sensor Circuit ............................................86
In-vehicle Sensor Circuit ..........................................88
Sunload Sensor Circuit ............................................91
Intake Sensor Circuit ...............................................94
CONTROLLER ..................................................97
Removal and Installation of A/C and AV Switch ......97
AUTO AMP ........................................................98
Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp .........................................................................
98
AMBIENT SENSOR ..........................................99
Removal and Installation .........................................99
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR ....................................100
Removal and Installation .......................................100
SUNLOAD SENSOR .......................................101
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Removal and Installation .......................................101
INTAKE SENSOR ............................................102
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..102
BLOWER UNIT ................................................103
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..103
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................104
BLOWER MOTOR ...........................................105
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..105
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR ..................................106
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..106
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER ................................107
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..107
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY .......108
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..108
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................111
MODE DOOR MOTOR ....................................113
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..113
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR ..................................114
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..114
HEATER CORE ...............................................115
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..115
DUCTS AND GRILLES ....................................116
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..116
REFRIGERANT LINES ....................................120
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure .............. ..120
Component .......................................................... .121
Removal and Installation of Compressor ..............123
Removal and Installation of Compressor Clutch ...125
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Flexi-
ble Hose ............................................................... .
128
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexi-
ble Hose ................................................................
129
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe 1
(Engine Compartment) ..........................................
131
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Pipe 1
and 2 (Engine Compartment) ................................
132
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe 2
and High-pressure Pipe 3 .....................................
133
Removal and Installation of Liquid Tank ...............134
Removal and Installation of Condenser ................135
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor .................................................................. .
137
Removal and Installation of Evaporator ................137
Removal and Installation of Expansion Valve .......138
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks ............................. .138
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent
Leak Detector ........................................................
138
Dye Injection .........................................................139
Electrical Leak Detector ........................................139
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................
142
Compressor ......................................................... .142
Lubricant ...............................................................142
Refrigerant ............................................................142
Engine Idling Speed ..............................................142
Belt Tension ..........................................................142
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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000001612929
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 whether 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 inoper ative, 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 NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SUPPLEMEN TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM”.
Do not use electrical test equipm ent 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 Necessary for Steering Wh eel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
This Procedure is applied only to models with Intell igent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).
Remove and install all control units after disconnecti ng both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″ LOCK ″ position.
Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery pow er is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSIS
*10AT C - 5 0 , "Operational Check"*11AT C - 4 , "Precaution for Working with
HFC-134a (R-134a)"
*12EM-14, "Checking Drive Belts"
(VQ35DE) or EM-170, "
Checking
Drive Belts" (VK45DE)
*13 EC-437, "
Description" (VQ35DE) or
EC-1030, "
Description" (VK45DE)
*1 "PERFORMANCE CHART" *2 "PERFORMANCE CHART" *3 "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR UN- USUAL PRESSURE"
*4 AT C - 5 9 , "
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit"
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-77
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Test Condition
Testing must be performed as follows:
*1 ATC-125, "Removal and Installation
of Compressor Clutch"
*2AT C - 6 4 , "Blower Motor Circuit"*3 EM-14, "Checking Drive Belts"
(VQ35DE) or EM-170, "
Checking
Drive Belts" (VK45DE)
SJIA1642E
Vehicle condition Indoors or in the shade (in a well-ventilated place)
Doors Closed
Door windows Open
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Self-Diagnosis
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SYMPTOM: Self-diagnosis cannot be performed.
INSPECTION FLOW
*1 ATC-125, "Removal and Installation
of Compressor Clutch"
*2ATC-125, "Removal and Installation
of Compressor Clutch"
*3AT C - 2 2 , "Maintenance of Lubricant
Quantity in Compressor"
*4AT C - 5 0 , "Operational Check"*5EM-14, "Checking Drive Belts"
(VQ35DE) or EM-170, "
Checking
Drive Belts" (VK45DE)
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REFRIGERANT LINES
VK45DE
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to EM-17
(VQ35DE) or EM-173 (VK45DE).
3. Remove front engine undercover, using power tools.
4. Remove cooling fan shroud (lower). Refer to CO-40
(VK45DE).
5. Remove mounting nuts from low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of co mpressor, low-pressure flexible
hose and high-pressure flexibl e hose with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
6. Remove high-pressure flexible hose. Refer to ATC-129,
"Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible Hose"
(VK45DE).
7. Disconnect compressor connector.
8. Remove A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" (VQ35DE) or EM-170,
"Removal and Installation" (VK45DE).
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