low oil pressure NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Automatic Air Conditioner Workshop Manual

PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING:
Make sure all refrigerant is discharged into the recycling equipment and the pressure in the system is
less than atmospheric pressure. Then gradually loosen the discharge side hose fitting and remove it.
CAUTION:
When replacing or cleaning refrigerant cycle components, observe the following.

When the compressor is removed, store it in the same way at it is when mounted on the car. Fail-
ure to do so will cause lubricant to enter the low-pressure chamber.

When connecting tubes, always use a torque wrench and a back-up wrench.

After disconnecting tubes, immediately plug all openings to prevent entry of dust and moisture.

When installing an air conditioner in the vehicle, connect the pipes at the final stage of the opera-
tion. Never remove the seal caps of pipes and other components until just before required for con-
nection.

Allow components stored in cool areas to warm to working area temperature before removing seal
caps. This prevents condensation from forming inside A/C components.

Thoroughly remove moisture from the refrigeration system before charging the refrigerant.

Always replace used O-rings.

When connecting tubes, apply lubricant to circle of the O-rings shown in illustration. Be careful
not to apply lubricant to threaded portion.

O-ring must be closely attached to the groove of tube.

When replacing the O-ring, be careful not to damage O-ring and tube.

Connect tube until a click can be heard, then tighten the nut or bolt by hand. Make sure that the O-
ring is installed to tube correctly.

After connecting line, perform leak test and make sure that there is no leakage from connections.
When the refrigerant leaking point is found, disconnect that line and replace the O-ring. Then
tighten connections of seal seat to the specified torque.
FormerRefrigerant pressure sensor to liquid tank J2476 89956 1 10
Expansion valve to evaporatorInlet 92475 71L00 1 12
Outlet 92475 72L00 1 16
Name : Nissan A/C system Oil Type S
Connection type Piping connection point Part number QTY O-ring size
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PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsNJS0000D
Service hoses

High-pressure side hose
(J-39501-72)

Low-pressure side hose
(J-39502-72)

Utility hose
(J-39476-72)Hose color:

Low hose: Blue with black stripe

High 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-pressure side coupler
(J-39500-20)

Low-pressure side coupler
(J-39500-24)Hose fitting to service hose:
M14 x 1.5 fitting is optional or
permanently attached.
(J-39650)
Refrigerant weight scaleFor 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 nameDescription
S-NT201
S-NT202
S-NT200
S-NT203
Tool nameDescription
Refrigerant identifier equipmentChecking for refrigerant purity and
system contamination
Power toolFor loosening bolts and nuts
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PBIC0190E

INTAKE SENSOR
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INTAKE SENSORPFP:27723
Removal and InstallationNJS0001J
REMOVAL
1. Remove low-pressure pipe 1 and high-pressure pipe 2. Refer to ATC-131, "Removal and Installation of
Low-pressure Pipe 1 and High-pressure Pipe 2" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of evaporator, low-pressure pipe 1, 2 and high-pressure pipe 1, 2 with suit-
able material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
2. Slide evaporator to passenger side, and then remove intake
sensor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of low-pressure pipe 1, 2 and high-pressure pipe 1, 2 with new ones, and then
apply compressor oil to it when installing it.

Mark the mounting position of intake sensor bracket prior to removal so that the reinstalled sen-
sor can be located in the same position.

Female-side piping connection 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 completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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12. Remove mounting bolts from heater & cooling unit assembly.
13. Remove steering column assembly mounting nuts and bolt.
14. Remove steering member mounting bolts, and then remove steering member.
15. Remove heater & cooling unit assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of low-pressure pipe 2 and high-pressure pipe 1 with new ones, and then apply
compressor oil to it when installing it.

Female-side piping connection 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 completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:

When filling radiator with coolant, refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant" .

Recharge the refrigerant.
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Heater & cooling unit assembly mounting bolts
: 6.9 N·m (0.7 kg-m, 61 in-lb)
Steering member and steering column assembly mounting nuts and bolt
: 12 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)

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3. Remove engine cover (1), (2). Refer to EM-17, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
4. Remove air cleaner case (LH) and air duct (LH). Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove mounting nuts (A) from low-pressure flexible hose (1).
6. Remove mounting nuts (B) from high-pressure flexible hose (2).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of compressor, low-pressure flexible
hose and high-pressure flexible hose with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7. Disconnect compressor connector (C).
8. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-12, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
9. Remove mounting bolts (A) from compressor, using power tools.
10. Remove compressor (1) upward of vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose with new ones, and
then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Check Disc to Pulley ClearanceNJS000IE
Check the clearance (B) between pulley assembly (1) and clutch
disc (2) around the entire periphery with feeler gauge (A).
If specified clearance is not obtained, replace compressor.
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Disc to pulley
clearance: 0.30 - 0.60 mm (0.012 - 0.024 in)
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INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of low-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure pipe 2 with new ones, and then
apply compressor oil to it when installing it.

Female-side piping connection 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 completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible HoseNJS0001Z
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove tower bar. Refer to FSU-20, "
TOWER BAR" .
3. Remove engine cover (1), (2). Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
4. Remove air cleaner case (LH) and air duct (LH). Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove mounting bolt (A) from high-pressure flexible hose
bracket (1).
6. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure flexible hose
(1) and condenser with disconnector (SST: 9253089912) (A).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of high-pressure flexible hose and
condenser with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid
the entry of air.
7. Remove mounting nut (A) from high-pressure flexible hose (1),
and then remove high-pressure flexible hose.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of high-pressure flexible hose and
compressor with suitable material such as vinyl tape to
avoid the entry of air.Low-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt
: 4.2 N·m (0.43 kg-m, 37 in-lb)
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INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of high-pressure flexible hose with new ones, and then apply compressor oil to it
when installing it.

Female-side piping connection 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 completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
High-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt
: 4.2 N·m (0.43 kg-m, 37 in-lb)

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Removal and Installation of High-pressure Pipe 1 (Engine Compartment)NJS00020
REMOVAL
1. Remove low-pressure flexible hose and pipe 2. Refer to ATC-127, "Removal and Installation of Low-pres-
sure Flexible Hose and Pipe 2" .
2. Remove high-pressure pipe 1 (1) from vehicle clip (A).
3. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 1 (1) and condenser with disconnector (SST:
9253089908) (A).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of condenser and high-pressure pipe 1 with suitable material such as vinyl
tape to avoid the entry of air.
4. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 1 (1) and high-pressure pipe 2 with disconnector
(SST: 9253089908) (A).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of high-pressure pipe 1 and 2 with suitable material such as vinyl tape to
avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove high-pressure pipe 1.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of high-pressure pipe 1 with new ones, and then apply compressor oil to it when
installing it.

Female-side piping connection 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 completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.
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13. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then remove low-pressure pipe
1 (1) and high-pressure pipe 2 (2).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of evaporator, low-pressure pipe 1, 2
and high-pressure pipe 1, 2 with suitable material such as
vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of low-pressure pipe 1, 2 and high-pressure pipe 1, 2 with new ones, and then
apply compressor oil to it when installing it.

Female-side piping connection 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 completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Liquid TankNJS00022
REMOVAL
1. Remove condenser. Refer to ATC-133, "Removal and Installation of Condenser" .
2. Clean liquid tank and its surrounding area, and remove dust and rust from liquid tank.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean carefully.
3. Remove mounting bolts (A), (B) from liquid tank (1).
4. Lift liquid tank bracket upward. Remove liquid tank bracket from
protruding part of condenser.
5. Slide liquid tank upward, and then remove liquid tank.
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Low-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt
: 4.2 N·m (0.43 kg-m, 37 in-lb)
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INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Make sure liquid tank bracket is securely installed at protru-
sion of condenser.

Make sure liquid tank bracket does not move to a position
below center of liquid tank.

Replace O-rings of condenser pipe with new ones, and then
apply compressor oil to it when installing it.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of CondenserNJS00023
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
3. Remove cover for condenser mounting bolt.
4. Remove tower bar. Refer to FSU-20, "
TOWER BAR" .
5. Remove engine cover (1), (2). Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
6. Remove air cleaner case (LH) and air duct (LH). Refer to and EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
7. Remove radiator fan shroud after removing radiator upper hose.
8. Remove mounting bolt for condenser.
9. Remove mounting bolt (A) from high-pressure flexible hose
bracket (1).
10. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure flexible hose
(1) and condenser with disconnector (SST: 9253089912).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the high-pressure flexible hose and condenser
with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry
of air.
Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 1 (2)
and condenser with disconnector (SST: 9253089908).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of high-pressure pipe 1 and con-
denser with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the
entry of air.
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