air INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual

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INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new one, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.

Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.

Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.

After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible HoseAJS0015U
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" (VQ35DE) or EM-
172, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" (VK45DE).
3. Remove mounting bolt for high-pressure flexible hose bracket.
4. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure flexible hose
and condenser.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89912) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector upward until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping upward and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove mounting nut for high-pressure flexible hose (compres-
sor side), and then remove 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. Bolt mounting the low-pressure flexible hose bracket
Tightening torque : 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
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INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

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

Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.

Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.

After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 1 (Engine Compartment)AJS0015V
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-24, "
COWL TOP" .
3. Remove mounting bolt for low-pressure pipe 1 bracket and low-
pressure flexible hose bracket.
4. Disconnect one-touch joints.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89916) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
5. Remove low-pressure pipe 1.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.Bolt mounting the high-pressure flexible hose bracket
Tightening torque : 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
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INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure pipe 1 with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when
installing it.

Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.

Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.

After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Pipe 1 and 2 (Engine Compartment)AJS001BH
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove low-pressure pipe 1. Refer to ATC-149, "
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 1
(Engine Compartment)" .
3. Remove high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to ATC-148, "
Removal and
Installation of High-pressure Flexible Hose" and ATC-147, "Removal and Installation of Low-pressure
Flexible Hose" .
4. Remove high-pressure pipe 1 and 2 from clips.
5. Disconnect one-touch joint between condenser and high-pres-
sure pipe 1.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89908) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector upward until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping upward and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air. Bolts mounting the low-pressure pipe 1 bracket and low-pressure flexible hose bracket
Tightening torque : 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
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6. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 1 and 2.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89908) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle rear until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle rear and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7. Remove high-pressure pipe 1.
8. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 2 and 3.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89908) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
9. Remove the high-pressure pipe 2.
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 basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

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

Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.

Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.

After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 2 and High-pressure Pipe 3AJS001BI
REMOVAL
1. Set the temperature at 18°C (60°F), and then disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-24, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Remove mounting bolts for low-pressure pipe 1 bracket and low-
pressure flexible hose bracket.
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5. Remove high-pressure pipe 1 from vehicle clips.
6. Disconnect one-touch joints.
a. Set a disconnector (High-pressure side: 92530-89908, Low-
pressure side: 92530-89916) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7. Remove blower unit. Refer to ATC-121, "
BLOWER UNIT" .
8. Remove air mix door motor (passenger side), mode door motor
and evaporator cover.
9. Remove mounting bolt, and then remove low-pressure pipe 2
and high-pressure pipe 3.
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 basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new ones, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.

Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.

Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.

After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
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Removal and Installation of CondenserAJS0015Z
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" (VQ35DE) or EM-
172, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" (VK45DE).
3. Remove engine undercover, using power tools.
4. Drain engine coolant (VK45DE). Refer to CO-36, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
5. Remove cooling fan shroud after removing radiator upper hose (VK45DE). Refer to CO-39, "
RADIATOR" .
6. Remove mounting bolt for high-pressure flexible hose bracket.
7. Disconnect high-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure pipe
1 from condenser.
a. Set a disconnector (Condenser outlet: 92530-89908, Condenser
inlet: 92530-89912) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector upward until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping upward and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
8. Remove mounting bolts for condenser.
9. Remove radiator upper mount, move radiator and condenser to the engine side.
10. Remove condenser.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new ones, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.

Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.

Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.
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After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure SensorAJS00160
REMOVAL
1. Remove condenser. Refer to ATC-154, "Removal and Installa-
tion of Condenser" .
2. Remove refrigerant pressure sensor from condenser.
CAUTION:
When working, be careful not to damage the condenser
fins.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Apply compressor oil to the O-ring of the refrigerant pressure sensor when installing it.
Removal and Installation of EvaporatorAJS001BJ
REMOVAL
1. Set the temperature at 18°C (60°F), and then disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
3. Remove low-pressure pipe 2 and high-pressure pipe 3. Refer to ATC-151, "
Removal and Installation of
Low-pressure Pipe 2 and High-pressure Pipe 3" .
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
4. Slide evaporator, and then remove it from heater & cooling unit.
5. Remove intake sensor from evaporator, and then remove evap-
orator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new ones, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.

Connection point for female-side piping is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert in axial direction.

Insert one-touch joint connection point securely until it clicks.

After piping has been connected, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure piping does not
come off.

The O-rings are different from low-pressure pipe 1 (high-pressure pipe 2) and low-pressure pipe 2
(high-pressure pipe 3).

Mark the mounting position of the intake sensor bracket. Bolt mounting the high-pressure flexible hose bracket
Tightening torque : 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
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Checking for Refrigerant LeaksAJS00163
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 electronic refrigerant leak detector or fluorescent
dye leak detector.
If dye is observed, confirm the leak with an electronic refrigerant leak detector. It is possible a prior leak was
repaired and not properly cleaned.
When searching for leaks, do not stop when one leak is found but continue to check for additional leaks at all
system components and connections.
When searching for refrigerant leaks using an electronic leak detector, move the probe along the suspected
leak area at 1 to 2 inches per second and no further than 1/4 inch from the component.
CAUTION:
Moving the electronic leak detector probe slower and closer to the suspected leak area will improve
the chances of finding a leak.
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent Leak DetectorAJS00164
1. Check A/C system for leaks using the UV lamp and safety goggles (J-42220) in a low sunlight area (area
without windows preferable). Illuminate all components, fittings and lines. The dye will appear as a bright
green/yellow area at the point of leakage. Fluorescent dye observed at the evaporator drain opening indi-
cates an evaporator core assembly (tubes, core or expansion valve) leak.
2. If the suspected area is difficult to see, use an adjustable mirror or wipe the area with a clean shop rag or
cloth, with the UV lamp for dye residue.
3. After the leak is repaired, remove any residual dye using dye cleaner (J-43872) to prevent future misdiag-
nosis.
4. Perform a system performance check and verify the leak repair with an approved electronic refrigerant
leak detector.
NOTE:
Other gases in the work area or substances on the A/C components, for example, anti-freeze, windshield
washer fluid, solvents and lubricants, may falsely trigger the leak detector. Make sure the surfaces to be
checked are clean.
Clean with a dry cloth or blow off with shop air.
Do not allow the sensor tip of the detector to contact with any substance. This can also cause false readings
and may damage the detector.
Dye InjectionAJS00165
(This procedure is only necessary when recharging the system or when the compressor has seized and was
replaced.)
1. Check A/C system static (at rest) pressure. Pressure must be at least 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2 , 50 psi).
2. Pour one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of the A/C refrigerant dye into the injector tool (J-41459).
3. Connect the injector tool to the A/C Low-pressure side service fitting.
4. Start engine and switch A/C ON.
5. When the A/C operating (compressor running), inject one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of fluorescent dye
through the low-pressure service valve using dye injector tool J-41459 (refer to the manufacture′s operat-
ing instructions).
6. With the engine still running, disconnect the injector tool from the service fitting.
CAUTION:
Be careful the A/C system or replacing a component, pour the dye directly into the open system
connection and proceed with the service procedures.
7. Operate the A/C system for a minimum of 20 minutes to mix the dye with the system oil. Depending on the
leak size, operating conditions and location of the leak, it may take from minutes to days for the dye to
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CHECKING PROCEDURE
To prevent inaccurate or false readings, make sure there is no refrigerant vapor, shop chemicals, or cigarette
smoke in the vicinity of the vehicle. Perform the leak test in calm area (low air/wind movement) so that the
leaking refrigerant is not dispersed.
1. Turn engine OFF.
2. Connect a suitable A/C manifold gauge set to the A/C service ports.
3. Check if the A/C refrigerant pressure is at least 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2 , 50 psi) above 16°C (61°F). If less
than specification, recover/evacuate and recharge the system with the specified amount of refrigerant.
NOTE:
At temperatures below 16°C (61°F), leaks may not be detected since the system may not reach 345 kPa
(3.52 kg/cm
2 , 50 psi).
4. Perform the leak test from the high-pressure side (compressor discharge a to evaporator inlet h) to the
low-pressure side [evaporator drain hose i to shaft seal o (VK45DE) or n (VQ35DE)]. Refer to ATC-139,
"Components" . Perform a leak check for the following areas carefully. Clean the component to be
checked and move the leak detected probe completely around the connection/component.
Compressor
Check the fitting of high- and low-pressure hoses, relief valve and shaft seal.
Liquid tank
Check the refrigerant connection.
Service valves
Check all around the service valves. Ensure service valve caps are secured on the service valves (to pre-
vent leaks).
NOTE:
After removing A/C manifold gauge set from service valves, wipe any residue from valves to prevent any
false readings by leak detector.
Cooling unit (Evaporator)
With engine OFF, turn blower fan on “High” for at least 15 seconds to dissipate any refrigerant trace in the
cooling unit. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes accumulation time (refer to the manufacturer′s recommended
procedure for actual wait time) before inserting the leak detector probe into the drain hose.
Keep the probe inserted for at least 10 seconds. Use caution not to contaminate the probe tip with water
or dirt that may be in the drain hose.
5. If a leak detector detects a leak, verify at least once by blowing compressed air into area of suspected
leak, then repeat check as outlined above.
6. Do not stop when one leak is found. Continue to check for additional leaks at all system components.
If no leaks are found, perform steps 7-10.
7. Start engine.
8. Set the heater A/C control as follows;
a. A/C switch: ON
b. Face mode
c. Intake position: Recirculation
d. Max cold temperature
e. Fan speed: High
9. Run engine at 1,500 rpm for at least 2 minutes.
10. Turn engine off and perform leak check again following steps 4 through 6 above.

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Refrigerant leaks should be checked immediately after stopping
the engine. Begin with the leak detector at the compressor. The
pressure on the high pressure side will gradually drop after
refrigerant circulation stops and pressure on the low pressure
side will gradually rise, as shown in the graph. Some leaks are
more easily detected when pressure is high.
11. Before connecting recovery/recycling recharging equipment to vehicle, check recovery/recycling recharg-
ing equipment gauges. No refrigerant pressure should be displayed. If pressure is displayed, recover
refrigerant from equipment lines and then check refrigerant purity.
12. Confirm refrigerant purity in supply tank using recovery/recycling recharging equipment and refrigerant
identifier.
13. Confirm refrigerant purity in vehicle A/C system using recovery/recycling recharging equipment and refrig-
erant identifier.
14. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery equipment. Repair the leaking fitting or com-
ponent as necessary.
15. Evacuate and recharge A/C system and perform the leak test to confirm no refrigerant leaks.
16. Perform A/C performance test to ensure system works properly.
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