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REFRIGERANT
Collection and ChargeINFOID:0000000003795980
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Discharging Refrigerant
Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant
Procedure
1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling recharging
equipment
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1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling recharging
equipment
4. Vacuum pump 5. Manifold gauge set 6. Refrigerant container (HFC-134a)
7. Weight scale
A. Preferred (best) method B. Alternative method C. For charging
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WARNING:
Never breath A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Use only approved recovery/recycling recharging equipment to discharge HFC-134a (R-134a) refriger-
ant. Ventilate work area before resuming service if accidental system discharge occurs. Additional
health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1.CHECK A/C SYSTEM
1. Check that A/C system operates normally. Refer to the following.
-HAC-8, "
Description & Inspection" (WITHOUT 7 INCH DISPLAY)
-HAC-108, "
WITHOUT INTELLIGENT AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM : Description & Inspection" [WITH 7
INCH DISPLAY (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM)]
-HAC-112, "
WITH INTELLIGENT AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM : Description & Inspection" [WITH 7 INCH
DISPLAY (WITH INTELLIGENT AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM)]
2. Check if there is a large amount of leakage of refrigerant or oil.
CAUTION:
Never perform the lubricant return operation if a large amount of leakage of lubricant is detected.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Check for refrigerant leakage. Refer to HA-32, "
Inspection".
2.LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
1. Start the engine and run it as follows.
- Engine speed: Idle - 1,200 rpm
- A/C switch: ON
- Blower speed: Max. position
- Air inlet: Recirculation (REC)
- Set temperature: FULL HOT
2. Perform lubricant return operation for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK RECOVERY/RECYCLING RECHARGING EQUIPMENT
1. Operate recovery/recycling recharging equipment.
CAUTION:
Follow the instructions of the manufacturer for the handling or maintenance of the equipment.
Never fill the equipment with undesignated refrigerant.
2. Check the gauge pressure of recovery/recycling recharging equipment.
Is there pressure?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 5.
4.DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT INSIDE PIPES
Discharge the refrigerant from the high-pressure hose and low-pressure hose of recovery/recycling recharging
equipment.
>> GO TO 5.
5.CONNECT RECOVERY/RECYCLING RECHARGING EQUIPMENT
1. Remove the service valve caps from the vehicle.
2. Connect recovery/recycling recharging equipment to the service valves.
>> GO TO 6.
6.DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM THE VEHICLE
Operate recovery/recycling recharging equipment to discharge the refrigerant from the vehicle.
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>> GO TO 7.
7.REMOVE ANY REMAINING REFRIGERANT
Evacuate air for approximately 10 minutes or more to remove any remaining refrigerant integrated to the com-
pressor oil, etc.
>> GO TO 8.
8.REPLACE OR REPAIR REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PARTS
1. Replace or repair the malfunctioning part.
CAUTION:
Always use a new O-ring for the parts that the cooler system was removed.
Apply compressor oil to the O-rings of piping when installing the piping. However, never apply it
to the threads.
2. Adjust the compressor oil amount according to the replaced parts. Refer to HA-28, "
Maintenance of Lubri-
cant Quantity".
>> GO TO 9.
9.EVACUATE AIR FROM THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
Evacuate air from the refrigerant system for approximately 25 minutes or more.
CAUTION:
Evacuate air for at least approximately 15 minutes or more if the parts are replaced.
>> GO TO 10.
10.CHECK AIRTIGHTNESS OF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
Check the airtightness of the refrigerant system for approximately 25 minutes or more.
CAUTION:
Check the airtightness for at least approximately 15 minutes or more if the parts are replaced.
Does the pressure decrease?
YES >> GO TO 11.
NO >> GO TO 8.
11 .CHECK REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE
1. Connect refrigerant recovery/recycling recharging equipment or manifold gauge set (SST).
2. Charge the refrigerant of approximately 200 g to the refrigerant system.
3. Check for refrigerant leakage. Refer to HA-32, "
Inspection".
NOTE:
When using electrical leak detector (SST). Refer to HA-33, "
Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 12.
NO >> Repair or replace parts according to the inspection results.
12.CHARGE REFRIGERANT
1. Connect recovery/recycling recharging equipment or manifold gauge set (SST).
2. Evacuate air again.
3. Charge the specified amount of refrigerant to the refrigerant system.
>> GO TO 13.
13.CHECK REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE
Check for refrigerant leakage again. Refer to HA-32, "
Inspection".
NOTE:
When using electrical leak detector (SST). Refer to HA-33, "
Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 14.
NO >> GO TO 6.
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14.CHECK OPERATION
Check the A/C system for normal operation. Refer to HA-30, "
Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 15.
NO >> Repair or replace parts according to the inspection results.
15.CHECK RECOVERY/RECYCLING RECHARGING EQUIPMENT
1. Disconnect recovery/recycling recharging equipment or manifold gauge set (SST).
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the high-pressure hose and low-pressure hose of the recovery/recycling
recharging equipment.
3. Install the service valve caps.
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Maintenance of Lubricant QuantityINFOID:0000000003795916
The lubricant in the compressor circulates through the system the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compressor
when replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage occurred. It is important to maintain the
specified amount.
If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:
Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor.
Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)
LUBRICANT
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Adjust the lubricant quantity according to the test group shown below.
1.CHECK LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Can lubricant return operation be performed?
A/C system works normally.
There is no evidence of a large amount of lubricant leakage.
CAUTION:
Never perform the lubricant return operation if excessive lubricant leakage is detected.
Is it successful?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.PERFORM LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
1. Start the engine, and set to the following conditions:
- Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
- A/C switch: ON
- Blower speed: Max. position
- Set temperature: FULL HOT
- Intake position: Recirculation (REC)
2. Perform lubricant return operation for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> Refer to HA-29, "Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Compressor Replacement".
NO >> Refer to HA-28, "
Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Components Replacement Except Compres-
sor".
Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Components Replacement Except Compressor
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Add the correct amount of lubricant to the system after replacing any of the following major components.
Amount of lubricant to be added:Name : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
Part replacedLubricant to be added to system
Remarks
Amount of lubricant
m (Imp fl oz.)
Evaporator 75 (2.6) —
Condenser 35 (1.2) —
Liquid tank 10 (0.4) —
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*: No addition of lubricant is needed if the refrigerant leakage is small.
Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Compressor ReplacementINFOID:0000000003795918
1. Check recovery/recycling recharging equipment gauges before connecting recovery/recycling recharging
equipment to vehicle. No refrigerant pressure should be displayed. Recover refrigerant from the equip-
ment lines if NG.
2. Discharge refrigerant into the recovery/recycling recharging equipment. Measure lubricant discharged into
the recovery/recycling recharging equipment.
3. Drain the lubricant from the old (removed) compressor into a graduated container and recover the amount
of lubricant drained.
4. Drain the lubricant from the new compressor into a separate. Then clean container.
5. Measure an amount of new lubricant installed equal to amount drained from old compressor. Add this
lubricant to new compressor through the suction port opening.
6. Measure an amount of new lubricant equal to the amount recovered during discharging. Add this lubricant
to new compressor through the suction port opening.
7. Add another 5 m (0.2 Imp fl oz.) of lubricant at this time if the liquid tank also needs to be replaced.
Do not add this 5 m (0.2 Imp fl oz.) of lubricant when replacing the compressor only.
In case of refrigerant leakage30 (1.1) Large leakage
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Small leakage *
Part replacedLubricant to be added to system
Remarks
Amount of lubricant
m (Imp fl oz.)
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InspectionINFOID:0000000003795977
1.CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION
Check blower motor operation. Refer to the following.
HAC-68, "
ComponentFunctionCheck" (WITHOUT 7 INCH DISPLAY)
HAC-193, "
ComponentFunctionCheck" (WITH 7 INCH DISPLAY)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the parts according to the inspection results.
2.CHECK COMPRESSOR OPERATION
Check compressor operation. Refer to the following.
HAC-72, "
Component Function Check" (WITHOUT 7 INCH DISPLAY)
HAC-197, "
Component Function Check" (WITH 7 INCH DISPLAY)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace the parts according to the inspection results.
3.CHECK REFRIGERANT CYCLE PRESSURE
Connect recovery/recycling recharging equipment to the vehicle and perform the diagnosis with the gauge
pressure. Refer to HA-8, "
Trouble Diagnosis For Unusual Pressure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Perform the performance test. Refer to HA-30, "Performance Chart".
NO >> Repair or replace the parts according to the inspection results.
Performance ChartINFOID:0000000003795978
TEST CONDITION
Testing must be performed as per the following:
TEST READING
Recirculating-to-discharge Air Temperature Table
Vehicle condition Indoors or in the shade (in a well-ventilated place)
Doors Closed
Door windows Open
Hood Open
Temperature control switch or dial Max. COLD
Mode switch
(Ventilation) set
Intake switch
(Recirculation) set
Fan (blower) speedMax. speed set
Engine speed Idle speed
Operate the air conditioning system for 10 minutes before taking measurements.
Inside air (Recirculating air) at blower assembly inlet
Discharge air temperature at center ventilator
°C (°F) Relative humidity
%Air temperature
°C (°F)
50 - 6025 (77) 8.4 - 10.9 (47 - 52)
30 (86) 12.3 - 15.3 (54 - 60)
35 (95) 15.8 - 19.2 (60 - 67)
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Ambient Air Temperature-to-operating Pressure Table
Refrigerant LeakagesINFOID:0000000003795979
Perform a visual inspection of all refrigeration parts, fittings, hoses and components for signs of A/C lubricant
leakage, damage and corrosion. A/C lubricant leakage may indicate an area of refrigerant leakage. Allow
extra inspection time in these areas when using either an electrical leak detector or fluorescent dye leak
detector (SST: J-42220).
Confirm the leakage with an electrical leak detector if dye is observed. It is possible a prior leakage was
repaired and not properly cleaned.
Do not stop when one leakage is found but continue checking for additional leakages at all system compo-
nents and connections when searching for leakages.
Move the probe along the suspected leakage area at 1 to 2 inches per second and no further than 1/4 inch
from the component when searching for refrigerant leakages using an electrical leak detector.
CAUTION:
Moving the electrical leak detector probe slower and closer to the suspected leakage area improves
the chances of finding a leakage.
60 - 7025 (77) 10.9 - 13.4 (52 - 56)
30 (86) 15.3 - 18.3 (60 - 65)
35 (95) 19.2 - 22.7 (67 - 73)
Ambient air
High-pressure (Discharge side)
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2, psi)Low-pressure (Suction side)
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi) Relative humidity
%Air temperature
°C (°F)
50 -7025 (77)1,065 - 1,295
(10.62 - 12.95, 10.9 - 13.2, 154.4 - 187.8)215 - 261
(2.15 - 2.61, 2.1 - 2.6, 31.2 - 37.9)
30 (86)920 - 1,120
(9.20 - 11.20, 9.4 - 11.4, 133.4 - 162.4)230 - 287
(2.30 - 2.87, 2.3 - 2.9, 33.4 - 41.6)
35 (95)1,150 - 1,406
(11.50 - 14.06, 11.7 - 14.3, 167.0 - 203.9)287 - 355
(2.87 - 3.55, 2.9 - 3.6, 41.6 - 51.5)
40 (104)1,363 - 1,659
(13.63 - 16.59, 13.9 - 16.9, 197.7 - 240.6)320 - 392
(3.20 - 3.92, 3.3 - 3.9, 46.4 - 56.9) Inside air (Recirculating air) at blower assembly inlet
Discharge air temperature at center ventilator
°C (°F) Relative humidity
%Air temperature
°C (°F)