2008 INFINITI FX35 heater

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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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-59
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Mode Door Motor
The mode door motor is attached to the heater & cooling unit assem-
bly. It rotates so that air is discharged from the outlet set by the uni-
fied meter and A/C amp. Motor rotation is conveyed to a link which
activates the mode door.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR MODE DOOR MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Mode door motor does not operate normally.
Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to ATC-54, "
LAN System Circuit".
Air Mix Door Motor CircuitINFOID:0000000001328186
SYMPTOM Discharge air temperature does not change.
 Air mix door motor does not operate normally.
INSPECTION FLOW
RJIA0890E
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-61
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 Sunload sensor
 Intake sensor
System Operation
The unified meter and A/C amp. receives data from each of the sensors. The unified meter and A/C amp.
sends air mix door, mode door and intake door motor opening angle data to the air mix door motor LCUs,
mode door motor LCU and intake door motor LCU.
The air mix door motors, mode door motor and intake door motor read their respective signals according to the
address signal. Opening angle indication signals receiv ed from the unified meter and A/C amp. and each of
the motor position sensors are compared by the LCUs in each door motor with the existing decision and open-
ing angles. Subsequently, HOT/COLD, DEF/VENT and FRE/REC operation is selected. The new selection
data are returned to the unified meter and A/C amp.
Air Mix Door Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Air Mix Door Motor
The air mix door motors are attached to the heater & cooling unit
assembly. It rotates so that the air mix door is opened or closed to a
position set by the unified meter and A/C amp. Motor rotation is then
conveyed through a shaft and the air mix door position feedback is
then sent to the unified meter and A/C amp. by PBR built-in air mix
door motor.
RJIA1781E
RJIA1782E
RJIA0893E
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-89
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Aspirator
The aspirator is located on driver’s side of heater & cooling unit
assembly. It produces vacuum pr
essure due to air discharged from
the heater & cooling unit assembly, continuously taking compartment
air in the aspirator.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE SENSOR
SYMPTOM: In-vehicle sensor circ uit is open or shorted. (22 or −22 is
indicated on unified meter and A/C amp. as a result of performing
self-diagnosis STEP-2.)
1.CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN IN-VEHICLE SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect in-vehicle sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between in-vehicle sensor harness connector M46 terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4.
2.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN IN-VEHICLE SENSOR AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
RJIA0921E
RJIA1804E
RJIA1452E
1 – Ground : Approx. 5 V
RJIA2022E
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ATC-94
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
 When checking sunload sensor, select a place where sunshine directly on it.
If NG, replace sunload sensor.
Intake Sensor CircuitINFOID:0000000001328199
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Intake Sensor
The intake sensor is located on t he heater & cooling unit assembly. It
converts temperature of air after it passes through the evaporator
into a resistance value which is then input to the unified meter and A/
C amp.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Intake sensor circuit is open or shorted. (24 or −24 is
indicated on unified meter and A/C amp. as a result of performing
self-diagnosis STEP-2.)
1.CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN IN TAKE SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect intake sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
SHA930E
RJIA0928E
RJIA1458E
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ATC-108
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001328211
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Drain coolant from cooling system. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" (VQ35DE) or CO-37,
"Changing Engine Coolant" (VK45DE).
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-23
.
4. Remove high-pressure pipe 2 mounting clip.
5. Remove low-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt. Refer to ATC-128, "
Removal and Installation of
Low-Pressure Flexible Hose".
6. Disconnect low-pressure pipe 1 and high-pressure pipe 2 from evaporator.
a. Set a disconnector [high-pressure side (SST: 9253089908), low- pressure side (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 pipe 1, 2 and high-
pressure pipe 2, 3 with suitab le material such as vinyl tape
to avoid the entry of air.
7. Remove electric throttle control actuator (VQ35DE). Refer to EM-19
.
8. Disconnect two heater hoses from heater core.
9. Remove instrument panel and pad. Refer to IP-10
.
10. Remove blower unit. Refer to ATC-103
.
RJIA2037E
RJIA2077E
RJIA2041E
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLYATC-109
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11. Remove mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove instrument stays (left and right side).
12. Remove mounting bolts from heater & cooling unit assembly.
13. Disconnect drain hose.
14. Remove center and side ventilator ducts, defroster nozzle and side defroster ducts. Refer to ATC-116,
"Removal and Installation".
15. Remove steering column mounting bolts and nut.
16. Remove steering member mounting bolts, nut and harness clips.
17. Remove steering member, and then remove heater & cooling unit assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 Replace O-rings of low-pressure pipe 1 and high- pressure pipe 2 with new ones, and then apply
compressor oil to it when installing it.
 Female-side piping c onnection 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 comple ted, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.
 When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
RJIA2042E
SJIA1223E
SJIA1656E
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ATC-110
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
 When filling radiator with coolant, refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" (VQ35DE) or CO-37, "Chang-
ing Engine Coolant" (VK45DE).
 Recharge the refrigerant.
Heater & cooling unit assembly mounting bolt: 6.8 N·m (0.69 kg-m, 60 in-lb)
Steering member mounting nut and bolt : 12 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 9 fl-lb)
Steering column mounting nut and bolt : 16.7 N·m (1.7 kg-m, 12 fl-lb)
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