service INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Workshop Manual

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SERVICE COUPLERS
Never attempt to connect HFC-134a (R-134a) service couplers to a
CFC-12 (R-12) A/C system. The HFC-134a (R-134a) couplers will
not properly connect to the CFC-12 (R-12) system. If an improper
connection is attempted, discharging and contamination may occur.
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE
Verify that no refrigerant other than HFC134a (R-134a) and specified
oils have been used with the scale. If the scale controls refrigerant
flow electronically, the hose fitting must be 1/2”-16 ACME.
CHARGING CYLINDER
Using a charging cylinder is not recommended. Refrigerant may be vented into air from cylinder's top valve
when filling the cylinder with refrigerant. Also, the accuracy of the cylinder is generally less than that of an
electronic scale or of quality recycle/recharge equipment.
Shut-off valve rotationA/C service valve
Clockwise Open
Counterclockwise Close
RHA273D
RHA274D

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Special Service ToolsEJS003WY
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and EquipmentEJS003WZ
Never mix HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and/or the specified oil with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and/or the
oil.
Separate and non-interchangeable service equipment must be used for handling each type of refrigerant/oil.
Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles
refrigerant and/or oil) are different between CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). This is to avoid mixed
use of the refrigerants/oil.
Adapters that convert one size fitting to another must never be used refrigerant/oil contamination will occur
and compressor failure will result.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
—
(J-38873-A)
Pulley installer Installing pulley
KV99233130
(J-29884)
Pulley puller Removing pulley
LHA171
LHA172
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
HFC-134a (R-134a)
( — )
Refrigerant Container color: Light blue
Container marking: HFC-134a (R-
134a)
Fitting size: Thread size

large container 1/2
”-16 ACME
KLH00-PAGR0
( — )
NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
(DH-PS) Type: Poly alkylene glycol oil (PAG),
type S (DH-PS)
Application: HFC-134a (R-134a)
swash plate compressors (NISSAN
only)
Lubricity: 40 m (1.4 US fl oz, 1.4 Imp
fl oz)
KV991J0130
(ACR2005-NI)
ACR A/C Service Center Refrigerant recovery, recycling and re-
charging
S-NT196
S-NT197
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(J-39183-C)
Manifold gauge set (with hoses
and couplers) Identification:

The gauge face indicates R-134a.
Fitting size-Thread size

1/2”
-16 ACME
Service hoses:

High side hose
(J-39500-72B)

Low side hose
(J-39500-72R)

Utility hose
(J-39500-72Y) Hose color:

Low side hose: Blue with black stripe

High side hose: Red with black stripe

Utility hose: Yellow with black stripe
or green with black stripe
Hose fitting to gauge:

1/2”
-16 ACME
Service couplers

High side coupler
(J-39500-20A)

Low side coupler
(J-39500-24A) Hose fitting to service hose:

M14 x 1.5 fitting is optional or perma-
nently attached.
—
(J-39699)
Refrigerant weight scale For measuring of refrigerant
Fitting size-Thread size

1/2”
-16 ACME
—
(J-39649)
Vacuum pump
(Including the isolator valve) Capacity:

Air displacement: 4 CFM

Micron rating: 20 microns

Oil capacity: 482 g (17 oz)
Fitting size-Thread size

1/2”
-16 ACME
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
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S-NT201
S-NT202
S-NT200
S-NT203

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Commercial Service ToolsEJS003X0
Tool nameDescription
(J-41810-NI)
Refrigerant identifier equipment (R-
134a) For checking refrigerant purity and
system contamination
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
(J-44614)
Clutch disc holding tool Clutch disc holding tool
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PBIC0190E
WHA230

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HFC-134a (R-134a) Service ProcedureEJS003YR
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Discharging Refrigerant
WARNING:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant from the A/C system using certified service equipment meeting
requirements of SAE J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment or SAE J2201 HFC-134a (R-134a)
recovery equipment. If an accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resum-
ing service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and oil man-
ufacturers.
Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant
1. Shut-off valve2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
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1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve3. Recovery/recycling equipment
4. Refrigerant container (HFC-134a) 5. Weight scale (J-39650) 6. Evacuating vacuum pump (J-39699)
7. Manifold gauge set (J-39183)
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Rear A/C
NOTE:
Refer to AT C - 7 , "
Precautions for Refrigerant Connection" .
1. High-pressure service valve 2. Grommet 3. High-pressure pipe
4. Refrigerant pressure sensor 5. Condenser 6. Compressor shaft seal
7. High-pressure flexible hose 8. Low-pressure flexible hose 9. Low-pressure service valve
10. Low-pressure pipe 11. Expansion valve (front) 12. Drain hose
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1. Rear heater and cooling unit assembly 2. Rear A/C pipes 3. Rear A/C heater core pipes
4. Rear heater core hose 5. Rear blower motor6. Underfloor rear A/C pipes
7. Underfloor rear heater core pipes A. Bolt torque specifications B. Leak checking order (l - r)
C. Tightening torque D. Wrench sizeE. O-ring size
⇐ Front
NOTE: The O-ring size 8 is the high-side and the O-ring size 16 is the low-side.

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Removal and Installation for CompressorEJS003YT
A/C Compressor Mounting
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-171, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
3. Remove the engine under cover and the splash shield using power tool.
4. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
6. Disconnect the compressor electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
8. Remove the compressor bolts and nut using power tools.
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BREAK-IN OPERATION
When replacing compressor clutch assembly, always conduct the break-in operation. This is done by engag-
ing and disengaging the clutch about 30 times. Break-in operation raises the level of transmitted torque.
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible HoseEJS003YV
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine room cover using power tools.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"
3. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "COWL TOP" .
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-171, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove the low-pressure flexible hose.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-173, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to
it when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for High-pressure Flexible HoseEJS003YW
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine under cover.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-171, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
4. Remove the high-pressure flexible hose. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-173, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to
it when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for High-pressure PipeEJS003YX
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "COWL TOP" .
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal and positive battery terminal.
3. Reposition the IPDM E/R aside.
4. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
5. Position aside the front floor insulator.
6. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-171, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
7. Remove the low pressure pipe. Refer to ATC-180, "
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Pipe" .
8. Remove the high-pressure pipe. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-173, "
Components" .

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CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when
installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure PipeEJS003YY
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-171, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the cowl top and the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" .
3. Remove the low-pressure pipe. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-173, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high/low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Rear High- and Low-pressure A/C and Heater Core
Pipes
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REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-171, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
3. Disconnect the underfloor rear heater hoses (1 and 2) from the rear heater pipes underneath the vehicle.

⇐: Front
4. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes bolt (A) to dis- connect the rear high- and low-pressure pipes from the under-
floor rear high- and low-pressure pipes underneath the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes nuts (B) under- neath the vehicle.
NOTE:
The remaining steps are performed inside the rear luggage area of the vehicle.
6. Remove the luggage side finisher lower RH. Refer to EI-40, "
LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM" .
7. Disconnect the rear heater core hoses (1 and 2) from the rear heater core (3).

⇐: Front
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8. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes bracket bolt (A)
to release the bracket.

Rear blower motor (1)

⇐: Front
9. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure pipes bolt (A) to dis- connect the rear high- and low-pressure pipes from the rear
expansion valve (1).

⇐: Front
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
10. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:

Rear air mix door motor (1)

Rear blower motor resistor (2)

Rear blower motor (3)

⇐ : Front
11. Disconnect the ducts from the rear heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-166, "
Components" .
12. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly. CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
13. Remove the rear high- and low-pressure A/C pipes.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to ATC-173, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the high/low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.

After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Underfloor Rear High- and Low-pressure A/C and
Heater Core Pipes
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REMOVAL
1. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Disconnect the generator harness.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-171, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
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