ATC-2
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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BLOWER UNIT
Disassembly and Assembly
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1. Adapter 2. Intake upper case 3. Filter cover
4. In-cabin microfilter 5. Intake lower case 6. Blower motor assembly
7. Motor cover 8. Intake door lever 2 9. Intake door motor
10. Intake door link 11. Intake door lever 3 12. Intake door 2
13. Intake door lever 1 14. Intake door 1 15. Intake bell mouth
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IN-CABIN MICROFILTERATC-107
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FUNCTION
Air inside passenger compartment is kept clean at either recircula-
tion or fresh mode by installing in-cabin microfilter into blower unit.
REPLACEMENT TIMING
Replace in-cabin microfilter.
Refer to MA-5, "
Schedule 1" in Schedule 1 and MA-7, "Schedule 2" in Schedule 2.
When replacing filter, affix a caution label inside the glove box.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
1. Remove instrument passenger lower panel. Refer to IP-10.
2. Remove filter cover, and then remove in-cabin microfilter.
3. Take out in-cabin microfilter from blower unit.
4. Replace with new one and reinstall on blower unit.
5. Reinstall instrument passenger lower panel.
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NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fl uid (A/T, trans-
fer)/oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine Nissan Matic J
ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
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EMISSION COMTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or r eplace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) IIII
MA-34,
MA-29
Exhaust system IIII MA-26
In-cabin microfilter
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MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or - Con- tent Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 3.75
(6)
3 7.50
(12)
6 11 . 2 5
(18)
9 15
(24)
12 18.75
(30)
15 22.5
(36)
18 26.25
(42)
21 30
(48)
24
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
or - Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54)27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66)33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78)39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90)45 60
(96) 48
Brake lines & cables IIMA-32
Brake pads & rotors
IIII MA-32
Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oilNOTE (1) I I
MA-26,
MA-28
,
MA-29
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension parts IIII
MA-33
, MA-34
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-3,
MA-31
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) IIII MA-34,
MA-29
Exhaust system IIII MA-26
In-cabin microfilter
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MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
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Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I* MA-11
, MA-19
Air cleaner filter [R] [R] MA-15, MA-22
EVAP vapor lines I* I* MA-18, MA-25
Fuel lines I* I* MA-15, MA-22
Fuel filter NOTE (2) -
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perfo rm
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspec t. Correct or replace if necessary.
NOTE:
(1) Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*
MA-12
, MA-19
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-15, MA-22
Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN engine oil filter or equiv-
alent.) RRRR R RRR
MA-16
, MA-23
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-17, MA-24
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (4)
EM-91, EM-218
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
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Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 7.5
(12)
6 15
(24)
12 22.5
(36)
18 30
(48)
24 37.5
(60)
30 45
(72)
36 52.5
(84)
42 60
(96)
48
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or - Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Brake lines & cables IIIIMA-32
Brake pads & rotors
IIIIMA-32
Automatic transmission & trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oilNOTE (1) IIII MA-26,
MA-28,
MA-29
Steering gear, linkage & transfer
gear, axle & suspension parts I I MA-33,
MA-34
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-3,
MA-31
Drive shaft boots and propeller
shaft (AWD models) IIII
MA-34, MA-29
Exhaust system
IIMA-26
In-cabin microfilter
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