atc INFINITI FX35 2005 Owner's Manual
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72. Remove parking pawl (with return spring) and pawl shaft from 
rear extension (2WD models) or adapter case (AWD models). 
73. Remove return spring from parking pawl. 
74. Remove needle bearing from rear extension (2WD models) or  adapter case (AWD models). 
75. Remove rear oil seal from rear extension (2WD models) or  adapter case (AWD models). 
CAUTION: 
Be careful not to scratch rear extension (2WD models) or
adapter case (AWD models).
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REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
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REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTSPFP:00000
Oil PumpACS0081M
COMPONENTS 
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove oil pump housing from oil pump cover. 
2. Remove oil pump housing oil seal using a flat-bladed screw-  driver. 
CAUTION: 
Be careful not to scratch oil pump housing.
1. O-ring 2. Oil pump cover 3. O-ring 
4. Oil pump housing 5. Oil pump housing oil seal
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5 
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .............................................................  ..... 5 
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation 
After Battery Disconnect  .....................................  ..... 5 
OPERATION PROCEDURE  ............................  ..... 5 
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover   ..... 6 
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)   ..... 6 
CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT  ..................  ..... 7 
General Refrigerant 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 
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  ..............................  ... 22 
DESCRIPTION .................................................  ... 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-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ...........................  ... 33 
Description of Control System  .............................  ... 34 
Control Operation  ................................................  ... 34 
DISPLAY SCREEN ...........................................  ... 34 
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 
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MODE SWITCH ................................................ 
... 35 
FAN SWITCH  ...................................................  ... 35 
DUAL 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 Function (BCM) ...............................  ... 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 INTAKE AIR  ..................................  ... 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 
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM   ... 64 
LAN System Circuit  .............................................  ... 66 
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIRCUIT   ... 66 
Mode Door Motor Circuit  .....................................  ... 70 
INSPECTION FLOW  ........................................  ... 70 
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION  .................................  ... 71 
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  .........................  ... 72 
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR MODE DOOR 
MOTOR ............................................................  ... 72 
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit  ...................................  ... 73 
INSPECTION FLOW  ........................................  ... 73 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................. 
... 74 
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  .........................  ... 75 
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR 
MOTOR .............................................................  ... 75 
Air Mix Door Motor PBR Circuit  ...........................  ... 75 
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR 
MOTOR PBR  ....................................................  ... 75 
Intake Door Motor Circuit  .....................................  ... 76 
INSPECTION FLOW .........................................  ... 76 
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................  ... 77 
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  .........................  ... 78 
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE DOOR 
MOTOR .............................................................  ... 78 
Blower Motor Circuit .............................................  ... 79 
INSPECTION FLOW .........................................  ... 79 
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................  ... 80 
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  .........................  ... 81 
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER 
MOTOR .............................................................  ... 81 
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................  ... 83 
Magnet Clutch Circuit ...........................................  ... 84 
INSPECTION FLOW .........................................  ... 84 
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................  ... 85 
DIAGNOSIS 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 
DIAGNOSIS 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
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT 
SENSOR ...........................................................  .104 
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................  .106 
In-vehicle Sensor Circuit  ......................................  .107 
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  .........................  .107 
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE 
SENSOR ...........................................................  .108 
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................  .109 
Sunload Sensor Circuit  ........................................  .110 
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  .........................  .110 
SUNLOAD INPUT PROCESS  ..........................  .110 
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR SUNLOAD 
SENSOR ...........................................................  .110 
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COMPONENT INSPECTION  ........................... 
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Intake Sensor Circuit  ...........................................  .. 113 
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  ........................  .. 113 
DIAGNOSIS 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  ................................  . 129 
MODE DOOR MOTOR  ..........................................  . 131 
Removal and Installation  .....................................  . 131 
REMOVAL ........................................................  . 131 
INSTALLATION ................................................  . 131 AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR  ........................................ 
.132 
Removal and Installation  .....................................  .132 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .132 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .132 
HEATER CORE  ......................................................  .133 
Removal and Installation  .....................................  .133 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .133 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .133 
DUCTS AND GRILLES  ..........................................  .134 
Removal and Installation  .....................................  .134 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .134 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .137 
REFRIGERANT LINES  ..........................................  .138 
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure  ..............  .138 
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ...............................................................  .138 
Components ........................................................  .140 
VQ35DE ...........................................................  .140 
VK45DE ............................................................  .141 
Removal and Installation of Compressor .............  .141 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .141 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .143 
Removal and Installation of Compressor Clutch  .  .144 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .144 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .146 
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Flexible 
Hose ....................................................................  .148 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .148 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .149 
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Flexible 
Hose ....................................................................  .149 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .149 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .150 
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe 1 
(Engine Compartment)  ........................................  .150 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .150 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .151 
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Pipe 1 
and 2 (Engine Compartment)  ..............................  .151 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .151 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .152 
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe 2 
and High-Pressure Pipe 3  ...................................  .152 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .152 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .153 
Removal and Installation of Liquid Tank  ..............  .154 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .154 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .154 
Removal and Installation of Condenser ...............  .155 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .155 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .155 
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure 
Sensor .................................................................  .156 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .156 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .156 
Removal and Installation of Evaporator ...............  .156 
REMOVAL ........................................................  .156 
INSTALLATION ................................................  .156 
Removal and Installation of Expansion Valve  ......  .157 
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REMOVAL ........................................................ 
.157 
INSTALLATION .................................................  .157 
Checking for Refrigerant Leaks  ...........................  .158 
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent 
Leak Detector  ......................................................  .158 
Dye Injection  ........................................................  .158 
Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detector ...................  .159 
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK   DETECTOR ...................................................... 
.159 
CHECKING PROCEDURE  ...............................  .160 
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)  ...  .162 
Compressor .........................................................  .162 
Lubricant ..............................................................  .162 
Refrigerant ...........................................................  .162 
Engine Idling Speed  .............................................  .162 
Belt Tension  .........................................................  .162 
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT  
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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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 Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectAJS001XG
NOTE:
This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).
Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″  LOCK ″ position.
Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing 
work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results. 
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock 
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. 
NOTE: 
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged. 
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the   ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the 
steering lock will be released. 
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be  rotated. 
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the   ″LOCK ″ position before connecting 
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.) 
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.  
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Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top CoverAJS001XH
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover 
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)AJS001XI
CAUTION:
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, never 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.
–Never allow lubricant (Nissan A/C System Oil Type S) to come in contact with styrofoam parts.
Damage may result.
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If a refrigerant other than pure HFC-134a (R-134a) is identified in a vehicle, take appropriate steps 
shown below:
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 service equipment and refrigerant
supply.
Suggest the customer return the vehicle to the location of previous service where the contamination may
have occurred.
In case of repairing, recover the refrigerant using only   dedicated equipment and containers. Never 
recover contaminated refrigerant into the existing service equipment.      If the facility does not have 
dedicated recovery equipment, contact a local refrigerant product retailer for available service. This refrig-
erant 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.
General Refrigerant PrecautionsAJS001XJ
WARNING:
Never release refrigerant into the air. Use approved recovery/recycling equipment to capture the 
refrigerant every time an air conditioning system is discharged.
Always wear eye and hand protection (goggles and gloves) when working with any refrigerant or 
air conditioning system.
Never store or heat refrigerant containers above 52  °C (125 °F).
Never heat a refrigerant container with an open flame; if container warming is required, place the 
bottom of the container in a warm pail of water.
Never intentionally drop, puncture, or incinerate refrigerant containers.
Keep refrigerant away from open flames: poisonous gas will be produced if refrigerant burns.
Refrigerant will displace oxygen, therefore be certain to work in well ventilated areas to prevent
suffocation.
Never pressure test or leak test HFC-134a (R-134a) service equipment and/or vehicle air condition-
ing systems with compressed air during repair. Some mixtures of air and HFC-134a (R-134a) have
been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures, if ignited, may cause injury
or property damage. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant 
manufacturers. 
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Precautions for Refrigerant ConnectionAJS001XL
A new type refrigerant connection has been introduced to all refrigerant lines except the following location.
Expansion valve to evaporator
Refrigerant pressure sensor to condenser
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT 
Description
One-touch joints are pipe joints which do not require tools during piping connection.
Unlike conventional connection methods using union nuts and flanges, controlling tightening torque at 
connection point is not necessary.
When removing a pipe joint, use a disconnector. 
COMPONENT PARTS 
FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENT PARTS 
NOTE:
Garter spring cannot be removed from cage of male-side piping.
Indicator ring remains near piping connection point, however, this is not a malfunction. (This is to check 
piping connection during factory assembly.)
Pipe (Male side)Retains O-rings.
Retains garter spring in cage. 
Garter spring Anchors female side piping. 
Indicator ring  When connection is made properly, this is ejected from male-side piping. (This part is no longer neces- 
sary after connection.) 
O-ring Seals connection point. (Not reusable) 
Pipe (Female side)
Seals connection by compressing O-rings.
Anchors piping connection using flare and garter spring.
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