INFINITI FX35 2008 Service Manual

ATC-16
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PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tool
INFOID:0000000001328161
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 perma-
nently attached.
(J-39650)
Refrigerant weight scale For measuring of refrigerant
Fitting size: Thread size
1/2
″-16 ACME
(J-39649)
Va c u u m p u m p
(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 name Description
S-NT202
S-NT200
S-NT203
Tool name Description
Refrigerant identifier equipment Checking for refrigerant purity and
system contamination
Power tool For loosening bolts and nuts
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEMATC-17
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refrigerant CycleINFOID:0000000001328162
REFRIGERANT FLOW
The refrigerant flows from the compressor, through the condenser with liquid tank, through the evaporator, and
back to the compressor. The refrigerant evaporation in the evaporator is controlled by an externally equalized
expansion valve, located inside the evaporator case.
FREEZE PROTECTION
To prevent evaporator frozen up, the evaporator air te mperature is monitored, and the voltage signal to the
unified meter and A/C auto amp. will make t he A/C relay go OFF and stop the compressor.
Refrigerant System ProtectionINFOID:0000000001328163
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high- or low-pressure by the refrigerant pressure sen-
sor, located on the condenser. If the system pressure rise s above, or falls below the specifications, the refrig-
erant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside t he refrigerant line and sends the voltage signal to the ECM.
ECM makes the A/C relay go OFF and stops the compressor when pressure on the high-pressure side
detected by refrigerant pressure sens or is over about 2,746 kPa (28 kg/cm
2, 398 psi), or below about 134 kPa
(1.4 kg/cm
2, 20 psi).
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
The refrigerant system is also protected by a pressure relief valve, located in the rear head of the compressor.
When the pressure of refrigerant in the system in creases to an unusual level [more than 3,727 kPa (38 kg/
cm
2, 540 psi)], the release port on the pressure relief valve automatically opens and releases refrigerant into
the atmosphere.
V-6 Variable Displacement CompressorINFOID:0000000001328164
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The V-6 variable compressor differs from previous units. The outlet air temperatures of the V-6 variable
compressor do not drop too far below 5 °C (41 °F) when:
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ATC-18
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Evaporator intake air temperature is less than 20°C (68 °F).
Engine is running at speeds less than 1,500 rpm.
This is because the V-6 compressor prov ides a means of “capacity” control.
2. The V-6 variable compressor provides refrigerant c ontrol under varying conditions. During cold winters, it
may not produce high refrigerant pressure discharge (compared to previous units) when used with air
conditioning systems.
3. A “clanking” sound may occasionally be heard during re frigerant charge. The sound indicates that the tilt
angle of the wobble (swash) plate has changed and is not a malfunction.
4. For air conditioning systems with the V-6 compresso r, the clutch remains engaged unless: the system
main switch, fan switch or ignition switch is tur ned OFF. When ambient (outside) temperatures are low or
when the amount of refrigerant is insufficient, t he clutch is disengaged to protect the compressor.
DESCRIPTION
General
The variable compressor is a swash plate type that c hanges piston stroke in response to the required cooling
capacity.
The tilt of the wobble (swash) plate allows the piston’ s stroke to change so that refrigerant discharge continu-
ously change from 14.5 to 184 cm
3 (0.885 to 11.228 cu in).
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEMATC-19
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Operation
1. Control Valve
- By changing high-pressure valve lift amount, built-in electronic control valve executes the following:
 Controls high-pressure valve discharge amount.
 Changes crankcase pressure in compressor.
 Changes angle of wobble (swash) plate.
- Amount of high-pressure valve lift is determined by factors below.
 Low-pressure applied to diaphragm
 Spring load of set spring
 Balance of magnetic force generated in magnet coil
- Electronic control valve (ECV) magnet coil receives
electric signal (duty control) from unified meter and A/
C amp. Then, magnetic force generated by electric cu rrent is changed to control high-pressure valve lift
amount.
2. Maximum Cooling
High-pressure valve is closed by magnetic force gener ated by electric signal sent from unified meter and
A/C amp. At this time, cylinder moves full stroke due to pressure balance between inside crankcase (Pc)
and suction line (Ps).
Under this condition, the wobble (swash) plat e is set to the maximum stroke position.
3. Capacity Control When no electric signal is sent from unified meter and A/C amp. (current: OFF), high-pressure valve is
opened by spring force.
Since suction pressure is low, it makes the su ction port close and the discharge port open. Thus, crank-
case pressure becomes high as high-pressure enters the crankcase.
- The force acts around the journal pin near the wobble (swash) plate, and is generated by the pressure dif-
ference before and behind the piston.
- The drive lug and journal pin are located where t he piston generates the highest pressure. Piston pres-
sure is between suction pressure Ps and discharge pressu re Pd, which is close to suction pressure Ps. If
crankcase pressure Pc rises due to capacity contro l, the force around the journal pin makes the wobble
(swash) plate angle decrease and also the piston stroke decrease. In other words, crankcase pressure
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ATC-20
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
increase triggers pressure difference between the piston and the crankcase. The pressure difference
changes the angle of the wobble (swash) plate.
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEMATC-21
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Component Part LocationINFOID:0000000001328165
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ATC-22
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LUBRICANT
LUBRICANT
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in CompressorINFOID:0000000001328166
The lubricant in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compres-
sor when replacing any component or after a large refriger ant leakage occurred. It is important to maintain the
specified amount.
If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:
 Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor.
 Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)
LUBRICANT
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Adjust the lubricant quantity according to the test group shown below.
1.CHECK LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Can lubricant return operation be performed?
 A/C system works properly.
 There is no evidence of a lar ge amount of lubricant leakage.
CAUTION:
If excessive lubricant leakage is noted, never perform the lubricant return operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2.PERFORM LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION, PROCEEDING AS FOLLOWS
1. Start the engine, and set to the following conditions:
- Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
- A/C switch: ON
- Blower speed: Max. position
- Temp. control: Optional [Set so that intake air temperature is 25 to 30 °C (77 to 86 °F).]
- Intake position: Recirculation (REC)
2. Perform lubricant return operation for about 10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> Go to "LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT".
NO >> Go to "LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT COMPRESSOR".
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT COM-
PRESSOR
After replacing any of the followi ng major components, add the correct am ount of lubricant to the system.
Amount of lubricant to be added: Name : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
Part replaced
Lubricant to be added to system
Remarks
Amount of lubricant
m (US fl oz., Imp fl oz.)
Evaporator 75 (2.5, 2.6) —
Condenser 35 (1.2, 1.2) —
Liquid tank 10 (0.3, 0.4) —
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LUBRICANTATC-23
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*1: If the refrigerant leak is small, no addition of lubricant is needed.
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT
1. Before connecting recovery/recycling recharging equipm ent to vehicle, check recovery/recycling recharg-
ing equipment gauges. No refrigerant pressure should be displayed. If NG, recover refrigerant from equip-
ment lines.
2. Connect recovery/recycling recharging equipment to vehicle. Confirm refrigerant purity in supply tank
using recovery/recycling recharging equipment and refrigerant identifier. If NG, refer to AT C - 4 , "
Precaution
for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)".
3. Confirm refrigerant purity in vehicle A/C system us ing recovery/recycling recharging equipment and refrig-
erant identifier. If NG, refer to AT C - 4 , "
Precaution for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)".
4. Discharge refrigerant into the refrigerant recove ry/recycling equipment. Measure lubricant discharged into
the recovery/recycling equipment.
5. Drain the lubricant from the old (removed) comp ressor into a graduated container and recover the amount
of lubricant drained.
6. Drain the lubricant from the new compressor into a separate, clean container.
7. Measure an amount of new lubricant installed equal to amount drained from old compressor. Add this
lubricant to new compressor through the suction port opening.
8. Measure an amount of new lubricant equal to the am ount recovered during discharging. Add this lubricant
to new compressor through the suction port opening.
9. If the liquid tank also needs to be replaced, add another 5 m (0.2 US fl oz., 0.2 Imp fl oz.) of lubricant at
this time.
Do not add this 5 m (0.2 US fl oz., 0.2 Imp fl oz.) of lubricant when replaces the compressor only.
In case of refrigerant leak 30 (1.0, 1.1) Large leak
— Small leak*1
Part replacedLubricant to be added to system
Remarks
Amount of lubricant
m (US fl oz., Imp fl oz.)
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ATC-24
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
Description of Air Conditioner LAN Control SystemINFOID:0000000001328167
The LAN (Local Area Network) syst em consists of unified meter and A/C amp., mode door motor, air mix door
motors and intake door motor.
A configuration of these component s is shown in the figure below.
System ConstructionINFOID:0000000001328168
A small network is constructed between the unifi ed meter and A/C amp., air mix door motors, mode door
motor and intake door motor. The unified meter and A/C amp. and motors are connected by data transmission
lines and motor power supply lines. The LAN network is built through the ground circuits of each door motor.
Addresses, motor opening angle signals, motor stop si gnals and error checking messages are all transmitted
through the data transmission lines connecting the unified meter and A/C amp. and each door motor.
The following functions are contained in LCUs built into the air mix door motors, the mode door motor and the
intake door motor.
 Address
 Motor opening angle signals
 Data transmission
 Motor stop and drive decision
 Opening angle sensor (PBR function)
 Comparison
 Decision (Unified meter and A/C amp. indicated value and motor opening angle comparison)
OPERATION
The unified meter and A/C amp. receives data from each of the sensors. The unified meter and A/C amp.
sends mode door, air mix door and intake door opening angle data to the mode door motor LCU, air mix door
motor LCU and intake door motor LCU.
The mode door motor, air mix door motors and intake door motor read their respective signals according to the
address signal. Opening angle indication signals received from the unified meter and A/C amp. and each of
the motor position sensors is compared by the LCUs in each door motor with the existing decision and open-
ing angles. Subsequently, HOT/COLD, DEF/VENT and FRE/ REC operation is selected. The new selection
data is returned to the unified meter and A/C amp.
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLATC-25
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TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION ORDER
Unified meter and A/C amp. data is transmitted consecut ively to each of the door motors following the form
shown in figure below.
Sta rt:
Initial compulsory signal is sent to each of the door motors.
Address:
Data sent from the unified meter and A/C amp. are selected according to data-based decisions made by the
air mix door motor, mode door motor and intake door motor.
If the addresses are identical, the opening angle data and error check signals are received by the door motor
LCUs. The LCUs then make the appropriate error decis ion. If the opening angle data have no error, door con-
trol begins.
If an error exists, the received data are rejected and corrected data received. Finally, door control is based
upon the corrected opening angle data.
Opening Angle:
Data that shows the indicated door opening angle of each door motor.
Error Check:
In this procedure, transmitted and received data is check ed for errors. Error data are then compiled. The error
check prevents corrupted data from being used by the ai r mix door motor, the mode door motor and the intake
door motor. Error data can be related to the following symptoms.
 Malfunction of electrical frequency
 Poor electrical connections
 Signal leakage from transmission lines
 Signal level fluctuation
Stop Signal:
At the end of each transmission, a stop operation, in-oper ation, or internal malfunction message is delivered to
the unified meter and A/C amp. This comple tes one data transmission and control cycle.
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
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