INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Service Manual

EXPANSION VALVEHA-47
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EXPANSION VALVE
Removal and Installation for Front Expansion ValveINFOID:0000000003775322
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-20, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the front evaporator. Refer to VTL-35, "Removal and Installation for Front Evaporator"
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3. Remove the cooler grommet.
4. Remove the expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 Replace the O-rings on the A/C re frigerant pipes with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them
when installing them.
 After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
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Expansion valve bolts : 4 N·m (0.41 kg-m, 35 in-lb)
A/C refrigerant pipe to expansion valve bolt : Refer to HA-29, "Component"
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HA-48
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LIQUID TANK
LIQUID TANK
Removal and Installation of Liquid TankINFOID:0000000005873219
REMOVAL
1. Remove the condenser. Refer to HA-44, "Removal and Installation for Condenser" .
2. Clean liquid tank and its surrounding area, and remove dirt and rust from liquid tank. CAUTION:
Be sure to clean carefully.
3. Remove bracket bolt (A) and liquid tank attachment bolt (B) from liquid tank (1).
4. Remove liquid tank bracket (1) from protruding part of con- denser (2).
5. Slide liquid tank (3) upward away from condenser mounting block, and remove liquid tank (3).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Be careful to align the threaded liquid tank attachment bolt hole (A)
with condenser mounting block (B).
CAUTION:
 Make sure liquid tank attachment bolt is securely installed atcondenser mounti ng block (B).
 Always replace O-rings for A/C piping with new ones, and
apply compressor oil when installing.
 When recharging refrigeran t, check for leaks. Refer to HA-24,
"Checking of Refrigerant Leaks" .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Service Data and Specification (SDS)INFOID:0000000003775323
COMPRESSOR
OIL
REFRIGERANT
Make ZEXEL VALEO CLIMATE CONTROL
Model DKS-17D
Typ e Swash plate
Displacement 175.5 cm
3 (10.7 in3 ) / revolution
Cylinder bore × stroke 30.5 mm (1.20 in) x 24.0 mm (0.94 in)
Direction of rotation Clockwise (viewed from drive end)
Drive belt Poly V
Name NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
Capacity 290 m (9.8 US fl oz, 10.2 Imp fl oz)
Typ eHFC 134a (R-134a)
Capacity 1.08 ± 0.05 kg (2.38 ± 0.11 lb)
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HAC-1
VENTILATION, HEATER & AIR CONDITIONER
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CONTENTS
HEATER & AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
BASIC INSPECTION ....... .............................
3
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ..... .....3
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick And
Accurate Repair ........................................................
3
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ................ .....4
Operational Check (Front) ................................... ......4
Operational Check (Rear) .........................................5
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ...............................7
FUNCTION INFORMATION ........................... .....7
Component Part Location ................................... ......7
Symptom Table .........................................................9
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ..............................11
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................ ....11
Refrigerant System Protection ................................11
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM . ....13
Control System Diagram ..................................... ....13
Control System Description .....................................13
Discharge Air Flow (Front) ......................................16
Discharge Air Flow (Rear) .......................................16
Switches And Their Control Function (Front) ..........18
Switches And Their Control Function (Rear) ...........19
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (HVAC) ..........................20
CONSULT-III Function (HVAC) ........................... ....20
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM) ............................21
CONSULT-III Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM) ....21
CONSULT-III Function (BCM - AUTO AIR CON-
DITIONER) ..............................................................
21
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ..........................23
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis ................................23
A/C and AV Switch Asse mbly Self-Diagnosis .........23
A/C System Self-Diagnosis Code Chart .............. ....24
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS .........................25
MODE DOOR MOTOR ......................................25
System Description .............................................. ....25
Mode Door Motor (Front) Component Function
Check ......................................................................
26
Mode Door Motor (Front) Diagnosis Procedure ......27
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR ...................................31
System Description ..................................................31
Air Mix Door Motor Component Function Check .....32
Air Mix Door Motor (Driver) Diagnosis Procedure ....33
Air Mix Door Motor (Passenger) Diagnosis Proce-
dure .........................................................................
36
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR ...................................41
System Description ..................................................41
Intake Door Motor Component Function Check ......42
Intake Door Motor Diagnosis Procedure .................43
DEFROSTER DOOR MOTOR CIRCUIT ...........45
System Description ..................................................45
Defroster Door Motor Component Function Check
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46
Defroster Door Motor Diagnosis Procedure ............46
BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM ..........50
System Description ..................................................50
Front Blower Motor Component Function Check ....51
Front Blower Motor Diagnosis Procedure ................52
Front Blower Motor Component Inspection .............55
Rear Blower Motor Description ................................56
Rear Blower Motor Component Function Check .....57
Rear Air Control (Front) Diagnosis Procedure #1 ....58
Rear Air Control (Rear) Diagnosis Procedure #2 ....59
Rear Blower Motor Component Inspection ..............60
REAR AIR CONTROL SYSTEM .......................62
Rear Air Control System Description .......................62
Rear Air Control Component Function Check .........62
Air Mix Door Motor (Rear) Diagnosis Procedure .....63
Mode Door Motor (Rear) Diagnosis Procedure .......67
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HAC-2
MAGNET CLUTCH ............................................72
System Description .............................................. ...72
Magnet Clutch Component Function Check ........ ...72
Magnet Clutch Diagnosis Procedure ................... ...73
WATER VALVE CIRCUIT ..................................77
Description ........................................................... ...77
Water Valve Diagnosis Procedure ..........................77
AMBIENT SENSOR ...........................................79
Component Description ....................................... ...79
Ambient Sensor Diagnosis Procedure ....................79
Ambient Sensor Component Inspection .................80
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR .......................................82
Component Description ....................................... ...82
In-Vehicle Sensor Diagnosis Procedure .................82
In-Vehicle Sensor Component Inspection ..............84
OPTICAL SENSOR ...........................................85
Component Description ..........................................85
Optical Sensor Diagnosis Procedure ......................85
INTAKE SENSOR ..............................................87
System Description .............................................. ...87
Intake Sensor Diagnosis Procedure .......................87
Intake Sensor Component Inspection ................. ...88
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
FOR CONTROLLER ..........................................
89
Component Description ....................................... ...89
A/C Auto Amp. Component Function Check ..........89
A/C Auto Amp Power and Ground Diagnosis Pro-
cedure .....................................................................
90
ECU DIAGNOSIS .......................................91
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ..................... ...91
A/C Auto Amp. Terminals Reference Values ..........91
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...93
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...........................109
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ..................... ..109
Symptom Matrix Chart ........................................ .109
INSUFFICIENT COOLING ................................110
Component Function Check ................................ .110
Diagnostic Work Flow ...........................................111
Performance Chart ................................................113
Trouble Diagnoses for Abnormal Pressure ...........114
INSUFFICIENT HEATING ................................118
Component Function Check .................................118
NOISE ...............................................................120
Component Function Check ................................ .120
MEMORY FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE ..122
Memory Function Check ...................................... .122
PRECAUTION ...........................................123
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..123
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. .
123
Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ........................ .123
Precaution for Service Equipment ........................124
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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOWHAC-3
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BASIC INSPECTION
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick And Accurate RepairINFOID:0000000003775324
WORK FLOW
1.LISTEN TO CUSTOMER COMPLAINT
Listen to customer complaint. Get detailed information about the conditions and environment when the symp-
tom occurs.
>> GO TO 2
2.CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 3.
3.VERIFY THE SYMPTOM WITH OPERATIONAL CHECK
Verify the symptom with operational check. Refer to HAC-4, "
Operational Check (Front)".
Can a symptom be duplicated?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> GO TO 5
4.GO TO APPROPRIATE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Go to appropriate trouble diagnosis. Refer to HAC-109, "
SymptomMatrixChart".
Can a symptom be duplicated?
>> GO TO 5.
5.PERFORM THE A/C AUTO AMP SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform A/C auto amp. self-diagnosis. Refer to HAC-23, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis".
>> If any diagnostic trouble codes set. Refer to HAC-24, "
A/C System Self-Diagnosis Code Chart".
>> Confirm the repair by perform ing operational check. Refer to HAC-4, "
Operational Check (Front)".
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Operational Check (Front)INFOID:0000000003775325
The purpose of the operational check is to
confirm that the system operates properly.
CHECKING MEMORY FUNCTION
1. Set the temperature to 32 ° (90 °F).
2. Press the OFF switch.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Press the AUTO switch.
6. Confirm that the set temperature remains at previous temperature.
7. Press the OFF switch.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-122, "
Memory Function Check".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING BLOWER
1. Press the blower speed control switch (+) once, blower should operate on low speed. The fan display should have one bar lit (on display).
2. Press the blower speed control switch (+) again, and continue checking blower speed and fan display until
all speeds are checked.
3. Leave blower on maximum speed.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-52, "
Front Blower Motor Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR
1. Press MODE switch four times and the DEF switch.
2. Each position indicator should change shape (on display).
3. Confirm that discharge air comes out according to the air distribution table. Refer to HAC-16, "
Discharge
Air Flow (Front)".
Mode door position is checked in the next step.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-27, "
Mode Door Motor (Front) Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual inspection) and intake door position is at
fresh when the DEF or D/F is selected.
CHECKING RECIRCULATION ( , ONLY)
1. Press recirculation ( ) switch one time. Recirculation indicator should illuminate.
2. Press recirculation ( ) switch one more time. Recirculation indicator should go off.
3. Listen for intake door position change (blower sound should change slightly).
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-43, "
Intake Door Motor Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or vis ual inspection) and intake door position is at fresh
when the DEF or D/F is selected. REC ( ) is not allowed in DEF ( ) D/F ( ) or FOOT ( ).
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Rotate temperature control dial (drive or passenger) counterclockwise until 18° C (60°F) is displayed.
2. Check for cold air at appropriate discharge air outlets. Conditions : Engine running and at normal operating temperature
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If NG, listen for sound of air mix door motor operat ion. If OK, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-110,
"Component Function Check". If air mix door motor appears to be malfunctioning, go to HAC-32, "Air Mix Door
Motor Component Function Check".
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Rotate temperature control dial clockwise (drive or passenger) until 32 °C (90° F) is displayed.
2. Check for hot air at appropriate discharge air outlets.
If NG, listen for sound of air mix door motor operat ion. If OK, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-118,
"Component Function Check". If air mix door motor appears to be malfunctioning, go to HAC-32, "Air Mix Door
Motor Component Function Check".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECK A/C SWITCH
1. Press A/C switch when AUTO switch is ON, or in manual mode.
2. A/C switch indicator will turn ON. • Confirm that the compressor clutch engages (sound or visual inspection).
NOTE:
If current mode setting is DEF or D/F, compre ssor clutch will already be engaged and cannot be turned off.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-73, "
Magnet Clutch Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING AUTO MODE
1. Press AUTO switch.
2. Display should indicate AUTO.
• If ambient temperature is warm, and selected temperat ure is cool, confirm that the compressor clutch
engages (sound or visual inspection). (Discharge air and blower speed will depend on ambient, in-vehi-
cle, and set temperatures.)
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-90, "
A/C Auto Amp Power and Ground Diagnosis Proce-
dure", then if necessary, trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-73, "Magnet Clutch Diagnosis Procedure".
If all operational checks are OK (symptom cannot be duplicated), go to malfunction Simulation Tests in HAC-
3, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick And Accurate Repair" and perform tests as outlined to simu-
late driving conditions environment. If symptom appears. Refer to HAC-109, "
SymptomMatrixChart", and
perform applicable troubl e diagnosis procedures.
Operational Check (Rear)INFOID:0000000003775326
The purpose of the operational check is to confirm that the system operates properly.
CHECKING REAR BLOWER MOTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Rotate rear air control (front) blower control dial to low speed.
3. Rotate the blower control dial clockwise and continue checking blower speed until all speeds are checked.
4. Leave blower on maximum speed.
5. Press the REAR CTRL switch from the rear air control (front).
6. Rotate rear air control (rear) blower control dial to low speed.
7. Rotate the blower control dial clockwise and continue checking blower speed until all speeds are checked.
8. Leave blower on maximum speed.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-57, "
Rear Blower Motor Component Function Check".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING REAR DISCHARGE AIR
Conditions : Engine running and at normal operating temperature
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
1. The REAR CTRL indicator must be off. Press each rear air con-
trol (front) mode door switches and confirm the discharge air
comes out relative to the icon on each switch and according to
the air distribution table. Refer to HAC-16, "
Discharge Air Flow
(Rear)".
2. Press the REAR CTRL switch (indicator on) from the rear air control (front).
3. Press each rear air control (rear) mode door switches and con-
firm the discharge air comes out relative to the icon on each
switch and according to the air distribution table. Refer to HAC-
16, "Discharge Air Flow (Rear)".
Air mix door position is checked in the next step.
If NG, go to HAC-32, "
Air Mix Door Motor Component Function
Check".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING REAR TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Press the REAR CTRL switch (indicator off).
2. Rotate the rear air control (front) temperatur e control dial counterclockwise to maximum cold.
3. Check for cold air at appropriate discharge air outlets.
4. Press the REAR CTRL switch (indicator on) from the rear air control (front).
5. Rotate the rear air control (rear) temperature control dial counterclockwise to maximum cold.
6. Check for cold air at appropriate discharge air outlets.
If NG, listen for sound of air mix door motor operation. If OK, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-32,
"Air Mix Door Motor Component Function Check". If air mix door motor appears to be malfunctioning, go to
HAC-63, "
Air Mix Door Motor (Rear) Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING REAR TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Press the REAR CTRL switch (indicator off).
2. Rotate the rear air control (front) temperature control dial clockwise to maximum heat.
3. Check for hot air at appropriate discharge air outlets.
4. Press the REAR CTRL switch (indictor on) from the rear air control (front).
5. Rotate the rear air control (rear) temperature control dial clockwise to maximum heat.
6. Check for hot air at appropriate discharge air outlets.
If NG, listen for sound of air mix door motor operation. If OK, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-32,
"Air Mix Door Motor Component Function Check". If air mix door motor appears to be malfunctioning, go to
HAC-63, "
Air Mix Door Motor (Rear) Diagnosis Procedure".
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-118, "
Component Function Check".
If all operational checks are OK (symptom cannot be duplicated), go to HAC-3, "
How to Perform Trouble Diag-
nosis For Quick And Accurate Repair" and perform tests as outlined. If symptom appears, refer to HAC-109,
"SymptomMatrixChart" and perform applicable trouble diagnosis procedures.
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FUNCTION INFORMATIONHAC-7
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Component Part LocationINFOID:0000000003775327
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
AWIIA1132GB
1. Water valve F68 2. Refrigerant pressure sensor E48 3. Ambient sensor E1
4. A/C compressor F3
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