NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual
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AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
ATC-125
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AT C
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR PFP:27732
Removal and InstallationEJS001F5
1. Disconnect the air mix door motor connector.
2. Remove the air mix door motor.
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ATC-126
HEATER CORE
HEATER CORE
PFP:27140
Removal and InstallationEJS000W0
1. Remove the heater & cooling unit. Refer to ATC-122, "Removal
and Installation" .
2. Remove the heater pipe support.
3. Remove the foot duct and heater core cover.
4. Remove the heater core from the heater & cooling unit.
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DUCTS AND GRILLES
ATC-127
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AT C
DUCTS AND GRILLESPFP:27860
Removal and InstallationEJS000UX
VENTILATOR DUCT, DEFROSTER NOZZLE AND DEFROSTER DUCTS
NOTE:
This illustration is for RHD models. The layout for LHD models is symmetrically opposite.
CENTER VENTILATOR GRILLE
Remove the cluster lid C. Refer to IP-5, "Removal and Installation" in the Instrument Panel assembly.
SIDE VENTILATOR GRILLE
1. Remove the instrument panel.
2. Remove the side ventilator grille.
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ATC-128
DUCTS AND GRILLES
FOOT DUCT
1. Remove the heater & cooling unit. Refer to ATC-122, "Removal
and Installation" .
2. Remove the foot duct.
FLOOR DUCT
1. Remove the front seats. Refer to SE-7, "FRONT SEAT" .
2. Remove the instrument lower center panel. Refer to IP-5,
"Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the front floor duct.
4. Peel back the floor trim to a point where the floor duct is visible.
5. Remove the mounting screw and clip from the rear floor duct.
6. Remove the rear floor duct.
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REFRIGERANT LINES
ATC-129
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REFRIGERANT LINESPFP:92600
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service ProcedureEJS000V7
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Discharging Refrigerant
WARNING:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Use only approved recovery/recycling equipment to discharge HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant. If
accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service. Additional health
and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant
SHA539DE
SHA540DC
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ATC-130
REFRIGERANT LINES
*1ATC-24, "LUBRICANT RETURN
OPERATION".*2AT C - 1 4 6 , "
Checking for Refrigerant
Leaks".*3ATC-146, "
Checking for Refrigerant
Leaks".
*4ATC-88, "
PERFORMANCE TEST
DIAGNOSES".
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REFRIGERANT LINES
ATC-131
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AT C
ComponentsEJS00287
Refer to page AT C - 5 , "Precautions for Refrigerant Connection" .
WITH GASOLINE ENGINE
NOTE:
This illustration is for RHD models. The blower unit and heater & cooling unit layouts for LHD models are sym-
metrically opposite.
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ATC-132
REFRIGERANT LINES
WITH DIESEL ENGINE
NOTE:
This illustration is for LHD models. The blower unit and heater & cooling unit layouts for RHD models are sym-
metrically opposite.
Removal and Installation for CompressorEJS000V9
REMOVAL
WITH GASOLINE ENGINE
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REFRIGERANT LINES
ATC-133
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WITH DIESEL ENGINE
1. Using recycling and recovery equipment (for HFC-134a), discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove the engine under cover.
3. Remove the compressor-alternator belt.
Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation" or EM-13, "Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-Ten-
sioner" for QR engine,EM-119, "Removal and Installation" for YD engine.
4. Remove the mounting nuts (bolts) from the high-pressure flexi-
ble hose and low-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.
5. Disconnect the compressor connector.
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ATC-134
REFRIGERANT LINES
6. Remove the mounting bolts from compressor.
7. Remove the compressor from the lower side of the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
●Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose and
high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply
compressor oil to it when installing it.
●When pouring refrigerant, check for leaks.
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Bolts mounting the compressor (With gasoline engine)
Tightening torque : 28.4 - 33.3 N-m (2.9 - 3.4 kg-m, 21 - 24 ft- lb)
Bolts mounting the compressor (With diesel engine)
Tightening torque : 60 - 69 N-m (6.1 - 7.1 kg-m, 45 - 51 ft- lb)
Nut (bolt) mounting the high-pressure flexible hose
Tightening torque : 8 - 18 N-m (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m, 70 - 164 in-lb)
Nut (bolt) mounting the low-pressure flexible hose
Tightening torque : 8 - 18 N-m (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m, 70 - 164 in-lb)