air INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual

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High and Low Reverse ClutchACS007HB
COMPONENTS
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VK45DE models
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1. High and low reverse clutch drum 2. Driven plate 3. Retaining plate
4. Snap ring 5. Drive plate 6. Bearing race
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1. High and low reverse clutch drum 2. Driven plate 3. Retaining plate
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove bearing race from high and low reverse clutch drum.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove snap ring from high and
low reverse clutch drum.
3. Remove drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate from high
and low reverse clutch drum.
INSPECTION

Check the following, and replace high and low reverse clutch assembly if necessary.
High and Low Reverse Clutch Snap Ring

Check for deformation, fatigue or damage.
High and Low Reverse Clutch Drive Plates

Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.
High and Low Reverse Clutch Retaining Plates and Driven Plates

Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate in high and low reverse clutch drum.
CAUTION:
Take care with order of plates.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in high and low
reverse clutch drum.
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3. Install bearing race to high and low reverse clutch drum.
CAUTION:
Apply petroleum jelly to bearing race.
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Direct ClutchACS007HC
COMPONENTS
VQ35DE models
VK45DE models
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1. Direct clutch drum 2. Driven plate 3. Retaining plate
4. Snap ring 5. Drive plate
SCIA5226E
1. Direct clutch drum 2. Driven plate 3. Retaining plate
4. Snap ring 5. Drive plate

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REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove snap ring from direct
clutch drum.
2. Remove drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate from
direct clutch drum.
INSPECTION

Check the following, and replace direct clutch assembly if necessary.
Direct Clutch Snap Ring

Check for deformation, fatigue or damage.
Direct Clutch Drive Plates

Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.
Direct Clutch Retaining Plates and Driven Plates

Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate in direct clutch drum.
CAUTION:
Take care with order of plates.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in direct clutch
drum.
SCIA2868E
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
J AIR CONDITIONER
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 5
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ..... 5
CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT ....................... 5
General Refrigerant Precautions .............................. 7
Lubricant Precautions .............................................. 7
Precautions for Refrigerant Connection ................... 8
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT ................................ 8
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT
CONNECTION .................................................... 10
O-RING AND REFRIGERANT CONNECTION .... 11
Precautions for Servicing Compressor ................... 13
Precautions for Service Equipment ........................ 13
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT ............ 13
ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR ...................... 13
VACUUM PUMP ................................................. 14
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET .................................... 14
SERVICE HOSES ............................................... 14
SERVICE COUPLERS ........................................ 15
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE ...................... 15
CHARGING CYLINDER ...................................... 15
Precautions for Leak Detection Dye ....................... 16
IDENTIFICATION ................................................ 16
IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR VEHICLE ........... 16
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis ................ 16
PREPARATION ......................................................... 17
Special Service Tools ............................................. 17
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment ... 18
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 20
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ..................................... 21
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................... 21
REFRIGERANT FLOW ....................................... 21
FREEZE PROTECTION ..................................... 21
Refrigerant System Protection ............................... 21
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ............. 21
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................... 21
V-6 Variable Displacement Compressor ................. 22
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................. 22DESCRIPTION .................................................... 23
Component Layout ................................................. 26
LUBRICANT .............................................................. 27
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor ... 27
LUBRICANT ........................................................ 27
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION .................. 27
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR
COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT
COMPRESSOR .................................................. 28
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR
COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT ....................... 29
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ............................... 30
Description of Air Conditioner LAN Control System ... 30
System Construction .............................................. 30
OPERATION ........................................................ 30
TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION
ORDER ............................................................... 31
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEM-
PERATURE CONTROL) ..................................... 32
FAN SPEED CONTROL ...................................... 32
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL ................................. 32
OUTLET DOOR CONTROL ................................ 32
MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL ........................... 33
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ............................ 33
Description of Control System ................................ 34
Control Operation ................................................... 34
DISPLAY SCREEN .............................................. 35
AUTO SWITCH ................................................... 35
TEMPERATURE SWITCH (POTENTIO TEM-
PERATURE CONTROL) (DRIVER SIDE) ........... 35
TEMPERATURE SWITCH (POTENTIO TEM-
PERATURE CONTROL) (PASSENGER SIDE) ... 35
RECIRCULATION (REC) SWITCH ..................... 35
FRESH (FRE) SWITCH ...................................... 35
DEFROSTER (DEF) SWITCH ............................. 35
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH ............. 35
OFF SWITCH ...................................................... 35
A/C SWITCH ....................................................... 35
MODE SWITCH .................................................. 35
FAN SWITCH ...................................................... 35

ATC-2Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45DUAL SWITCH (WITH LEFT AND RIGHT VEN-
TILATION TEMPERATURE SEPARATELY
CONTROL SYSTEM) .......................................... 35
Fail-safe Function ................................................... 36
Discharge Air Flow ................................................. 37
System Description ................................................. 38
SWITCHES AND THEIR CONTROL FUNCTION ... 38
CAN Communication System Description .............. 39
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 40
CONSULT-II ............................................................ 40
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION ....................... 40
DATA MONITOR .................................................. 41
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair ...................................................... 42
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 42
SYMPTOM TABLE .............................................. 42
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 43
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 43
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT .......................... 44
Schematic ............................................................... 45
Wiring Diagram —A/C— ......................................... 46
Auto Amp. Terminals and Reference Value ............ 51
PIN CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT ............ 51
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. ........................ 51
Self-diagnosis Function .......................................... 53
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 53
FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ...... 54
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: TEMPERATURE
SETTING TRIMMER ........................................... 59
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: FOOT POSITION
SETTING TRIMMER ........................................... 60
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: INLET PORT MEM-
ORY FUNCTION ................................................. 60
Operational Check .................................................. 61
CHECKING MEMORY FUNCTION ..................... 61
CHECKING BLOWER ......................................... 61
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR ............................ 61
CHECKING RECIRCULATION ............................ 62
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE ......... 62
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE .......... 62
CHECK A/C SWITCH .......................................... 62
CHECKING AUTO MODE ................................... 63
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp. ... 63
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 63
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 64
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM ... 64
LAN System Circuit ................................................ 66
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIR-
CUIT .................................................................... 66
Mode Door Motor Circuit ........................................ 70
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 70
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 71
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 72
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MODE
DOOR MOTOR ................................................... 72
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit ...................................... 73
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 73SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................... 74
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 75
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX
DOOR .................................................................. 75
Air Mix Door Motor PBR Circuit .............................. 75
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX
DOOR PBR .......................................................... 75
Intake Door Motor Circuit ........................................ 76
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................ 76
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................... 77
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 78
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE
DOOR MOTOR .................................................... 78
Blower Motor Circuit ................................................ 79
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................ 79
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................... 80
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 81
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER
MOTOR ................................................................ 81
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................... 83
Magnet Clutch Circuit .............................................. 84
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................ 84
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................... 85
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET
CLUTCH .............................................................. 85
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................... 90
Insufficient Cooling .................................................. 91
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................ 91
PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSIS .................. 93
PERFORMANCE CHART .................................... 95
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR UNUSUAL PRES-
SURE ................................................................... 96
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INSUFFI-
CIENT COOLING ................................................. 98
Insufficient Heating ...............................................100
INSPECTION FLOW ..........................................100
Noise .....................................................................101
INSPECTION FLOW ..........................................101
Self-diagnosis .......................................................102
INSPECTION FLOW ..........................................102
Memory Function ..................................................103
INSPECTION FLOW ..........................................103
Ambient Sensor Circuit .........................................104
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ..........................104
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS .104
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT
SENSOR ............................................................104
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................106
In-vehicle Sensor Circuit .......................................107
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ..........................107
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE
SENSOR ............................................................108
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................109
Sunload Sensor Circuit .........................................110
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ..........................110
SUNLOAD INPUT PROCESS ...........................110
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUNLOAD
SENSOR ............................................................110

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Intake Sensor Circuit ............................................. 113
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .......................... 113
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SEN-
SOR ................................................................... 113
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................. 114
CONTROLLER ........................................................115
Removal and Installation of A/C and AV Switch .... 115
REMOVAL .......................................................... 115
INSTALLATION .................................................. 115
AUTO AMP ..............................................................116
Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp. ...................................................................... 116
REMOVAL .......................................................... 116
INSTALLATION .................................................. 116
AMBIENT SENSOR .................................................117
Removal and Installation ....................................... 117
REMOVAL .......................................................... 117
INSTALLATION .................................................. 117
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR .............................................118
Removal and Installation ....................................... 118
REMOVAL .......................................................... 118
INSTALLATION .................................................. 118
SUNLOAD SENSOR ...............................................119
Removal and Installation ....................................... 119
REMOVAL .......................................................... 119
INSTALLATION .................................................. 119
INTAKE SENSOR ................................................... 120
Removal and Installation ...................................... 120
REMOVAL ......................................................... 120
INSTALLATION ................................................. 120
BLOWER UNIT ....................................................... 121
Removal and Installation ...................................... 121
REMOVAL ......................................................... 121
INSTALLATION ................................................. 121
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. 122
BLOWER MOTOR .................................................. 123
Removal and Installation ...................................... 123
REMOVAL ......................................................... 123
INSTALLATION ................................................. 123
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR ......................................... 124
Removal and Installation ...................................... 124
REMOVAL ......................................................... 124
INSTALLATION ................................................. 124
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER ....................................... 125
Removal and Installation ...................................... 125
FUNCTION ........................................................ 125
REPLACEMENT TIMING .................................. 125
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES ..................... 125
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY .............. 126
Removal and Installation ...................................... 126
REMOVAL ......................................................... 126
INSTALLATION ................................................. 127
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. 128
MODE DOOR MOTOR ........................................... 130
Removal and Installation ...................................... 130
REMOVAL ......................................................... 130
INSTALLATION ................................................. 130AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR .........................................131
Removal and Installation ......................................131
REMOVAL .........................................................131
INSTALLATION .................................................131
HEATER CORE .......................................................132
Removal and Installation ......................................132
REMOVAL .........................................................132
INSTALLATION .................................................132
DUCTS AND GRILLES ...........................................133
Removal and Installation ......................................133
REMOVAL .........................................................133
INSTALLATION .................................................136
REFRIGERANT LINES ...........................................137
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure ...............137
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ................................................................137
Components .........................................................139
VK45DE .............................................................139
VQ35DE ............................................................140
Removal and Installation of Compressor ..............140
REMOVAL .........................................................140
INSTALLATION .................................................142
Removal and Installation of Compressor Clutch ..143
REMOVAL .........................................................143
INSTALLATION .................................................145
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Flexible
Hose .....................................................................147
REMOVAL .........................................................147
INSTALLATION .................................................148
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible
Hose .....................................................................148
REMOVAL .........................................................148
INSTALLATION .................................................149
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 1
(Engine Compartment) .........................................149
REMOVAL .........................................................149
INSTALLATION .................................................150
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Pipe 1
and 2 (Engine Compartment) ...............................150
REMOVAL .........................................................150
INSTALLATION .................................................151
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 2
and High-pressure Pipe 3 .....................................151
REMOVAL .........................................................151
INSTALLATION .................................................152
Removal and Installation of Liquid Tank ...............153
REMOVAL .........................................................153
INSTALLATION .................................................153
Removal and Installation of Condenser ................154
REMOVAL .........................................................154
INSTALLATION .................................................154
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor ..................................................................155
REMOVAL .........................................................155
INSTALLATION .................................................155
Removal and Installation of Evaporator ................155
REMOVAL .........................................................155
INSTALLATION .................................................155
Removal and Installation of Expansion Valve .......156

PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
AJS001BM
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)AJS0013V
WARNING:

CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant are not compatible. If the refrigerants
are mixed and compressor malfunction is likely to occur, refer to “CONTAMINATED REFRIGER-
ANT” below. To determine the purity of HFC-134a (R-134a) in the vehicle and recovery tank, use
Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Recharging equipment and Refrigerant Identifier.

Use only specified lubricant for the HFC-134a (R-134a) A/C system and HFC-134a (R-134a) compo-
nents. If lubricant other than that specified is used, compressor malfunction is likely to occur.

The specified HFC-134a (R-134a) lubricant rapidly absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. The fol-
lowing handling precautions must be observed:
–When removing refrigerant components from a vehicle, immediately cap (seal) the component to
minimize the entry of moisture from the atmosphere.
–When installing refrigerant components to a vehicle, do not remove the caps (unseal) until just
before connecting the components. Connect all refrigerant loop components as quickly as possi-
ble to minimize the entry of moisture into system.
–Only use the specified lubricant from a sealed container. Immediately reseal containers of lubri-
cant. Without proper sealing, lubricant will become moisture saturated and should not be used.
–Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) from the A/C system, using certified service equipment meet-
ing requirements of SAE J-2210 [HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment], or J-2209 [HFC-134a (R-
134a) recovery equipment]. If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before
resuming service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and
lubricant manufacturers.
–Do not allow lubricant (Nissan A/C System Oil Type S) to come in contact with styrofoam parts.
Damage may result.
CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT
If a refrigerant other than pure HFC-134a ( R-134a) is identified in a vehicle, your options are:

Explain to the customer that environmental regulations prohibit the release of contaminated refrigerant
into the atmosphere.

Explain that recovery of the contaminated refrigerant could damage your service equipment and refriger-
ant supply.

Suggest the customer return the vehicle to the location of previous service where the contamination may
have occurred.

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If you choose to perform the repair, recover the refrigerant using only dedicated equipment and contain-
ers. Do not recover contaminated refrigerant into your existing service equipment. If your facility
does not have dedicated recovery equipment, you may contact a local refrigerant product retailer for avail-
able service. This refrigerant must be disposed of in accordance with all federal and local regulations. In
addition, replacement of all refrigerant system components on the vehicle is recommended.

If the vehicle is within the warranty period, the air conditioner warranty is void. Please contact Nissan Cus-
tomer Affairs for further assistance.