air conditioning INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual

HAC-152
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >[AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING]
DOOR MOTOR
DOOR MOTOR
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006276008
Front A/C unit
Rear A/C unit
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1. A/C unit assembly 2. Upper ventilator door lever 3. Upper ventilator door link
4. Upper ventilator door motor 5. Air mix door motor LH 6. Air mix door adaptor B
7. Air mix door adaptor A 8. Intake door motor 9. Intake door motor lever
10. Intake door lever 11. Blower unit assembly 12. Foot door lever
13. Foot door link 14. Air mix door motor RH 15. Air mix door adaptor
16. Mode door motor 17. Mode door motor lever 18. Mode door motor bracket
19. Main link 20. Ventilator door link 21 Ventilator door lever
22. Defroster lever
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DOOR MOTORHAC-153
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MODE DOOR MOTOR
MODE DOOR MOTOR : Re moval and InstallationINFOID:0000000006276009
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument lower panel RH. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove power steering control unit bracket.
3. Remove fixing screws (A), and then remove mode door motor (1).
4. Disconnect mode door motor connector.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR : Re moval and InstallationINFOID:0000000006276010
REMOVAL
Driver side
1. Remove automatic drive position control unit. Refer to ADP-136, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws (A), and then remove air door motor LH (1).
3. Disconnect air mix door motor connector.
Passenger side
1. Remove heater core. Refer to HA-44, "HEATER CORE : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove air mix door motor RH.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR : Re moval and InstallationINFOID:0000000006276011
REMOVAL
1. Remove blower unit assembly. Refer to VTL-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove intake door motor.
1. Rear A/C unit assembly 2. Rear mode door lever 2 3. Rear mode door lever 1
4. Rear mode door motor 5. Rear air mix door motor
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HAC-154
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >[AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING]
DOOR MOTOR
3. Disconnect intake door motor connector.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
UPPER VENTILATOR DOOR MOTOR
UPPER VENTILATOR DOOR MOTO
R : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006276012
REMOVAL
1. Remove automatic drive position control unit. Refer to ADP-136, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws (A), and then remove intake door motor (1).
3. Disconnect intake door motor connector.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
REAR MODE DOOR MOTOR
REAR MODE DOOR MOTOR : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006276013
REMOVAL
1. Remove luggage side lower finisher RH. Refer to INT-36, "LUGGAGE SIDE LOWER FINISHER :
Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove rear mode door motor.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
REAR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
REAR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006276014
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear A/C unit assembly. Refer to HA-47, "REAR A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installa-
tion".
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove air mix door motor.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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IONIZER
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IONIZER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006276015
Refer to HA-41, "Exploded View".
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006276016
Removal
1. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove mounting screws, and then remove ionizer from A/C unit assembly. CAUTION:
Never tough the surface (ceramic part) of th e ionizer. It is the discharge electrode.
3. Disconnect ionizer harness connector.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
If there is dirt, use a clean clot h and clean the discharge electrode (ceramic part) of the ionizer.
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MWI-6
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
COMPONENT PARTS
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
COMPONENT PARTS
METER SYSTEM
METER SYSTEM : Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000006221690
1.IPDM E/R
Refer to
PCS-4, "Component Parts
Location". 2.
ECM
Refer to
EC-16, "
Component Parts
Location". 3. Washer level switch
4. Oil pressure switch
Refer to
EM-57, "
Exploded View".5. Ambient sensor 6. A/C auto amp.
Refer to
HAC-6, "
FRONT AUTO-
MATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYS-
TEM : Component Parts Location".
7. TCM
Refer to
TM-10, "
A/T CONTROL
SYSTEM : Componen t Parts Loca-
tion". 8.ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)
Refer to
BRC-10, "
Component Parts
Location". 9.BCM
Refer to
BCS-4, "
BODY CONTROL
SYSTEM : Component Parts Loca-
tion".
10. Fuel level sensor unit 11. Trip computer switch 12. Combination meter
13. Trip reset and illumination control
switch 14. Parking brake switch
A. Under of left side second seat
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C1801 VHCL HEIGHT SENSORSCS-69
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DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS
C1801 VHCL HEIGHT SENSOR
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006256062
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previous ly conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF
andwait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait 60 seconds or more.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Results” in “E-SUS”.
Is
“C1801” detected ?
YES >> Go to SCS-69, "DiagnosisProcedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256063
1.CHECK APPEARANCE
Visually check for malfunction of suspension components, installing malfunction, or deformation of vehicle
height sensor.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repaire or replace damaged parts.
2.CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (PART 1)
1. Disconnect vehicle height sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
3. Check voltage between vehicle height sensor harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (PART 2)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect air levelizer control module connector.
DTC Display itemI Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
C1801 VHCL HEIGHT SENSOR Signal voltage of the vehicle height sensor remains 0.2
V or less or 4.6 V or more continuously for 60 seconds
during sensor voltage (4.5 – 5.5 V) output by the air lev-
elizer control module.  Harness or connectors
(Sensor circuit is open.)
 Vehicle height sensor
 Air levelizer control module
 Rear suspension component parts
Vehicle height sensor —Voltage
Connector Terminal
C13 1 Ground 4.5 – 5.5 V
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SCS-72
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[AIR LEVELIZER CONTROL SYSTEM]
C1802 AIR SUS COMPRS RELAY
C1802 AIR SUS COMPRS RELAY
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006256065
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previous ly conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF
andwait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait 10 seconds or more.
2. Select “COMPRESSOR” in “Active Test” in “E-SUS”.
3. Touch “ON” and wait 5 seconds or more.
4. Select “Self Diagnostic Result” in “E-SUS”.
Is
“C1802” detected ?
YES >> Go to SCS-72, "DiagnosisProcedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256066
1.CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR ON SIGNAL FROM AIR LEVELIZER CONTROL MODULE
CONSULT-III
1. Disconnect air compressor relay connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
3. Select “COMPRESSOR” in “Active Test” in “E-SUS”.
4. Touch “ON”.
5. While operating test item, check voltage betw een air compressor relay harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AIR LEVELIZER CO NTROL MODULE AND AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect air levelizer control module connector.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
C1802 AIR SUS COMPRS RELAY  Output voltage of the air compressor relay remains
9 V or less continuously for 5 seconds during air
compressor ON signal output by the air levelizer
control module.
 Output voltage of the air compressor relay remains
2 V or more continuously for 10 seconds during air
compressor OFF signal output by the air levelizer
control module.  Harness or connector
 Air compressor relay
 Air levelizer control module
Air compressor relay
—Voltage
Connector Terminal
E116 2 Ground 9 – 16 V
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SCS-74
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[AIR LEVELIZER CONTROL SYSTEM]
C1803 AIR SUSPENSION EXH SOL
C1803 AIR SUSPENSION EXH SOL
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006256067
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previous ly conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF
andwait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait 10 seconds or more.
2. Select “EXHAUST SOLENOID” in “Active Test” in “E-SUS”.
3. Touch “ON” and wait 5 seconds or more.
4. Select “Self Diagnostic Result” in “E-SUS”.
Is
“C1803” detected ?
YES >> Go to SCS-74, "DiagnosisProcedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256068
1.CHECK EXHAUST SOLENOID ON SIGNAL FROM AIR LEVELIZER CONTROL MODULE
CONSULT-III
1. Disconnect air compressor harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
3. Select “EXHAUST SOLENOID” in “Active Test” in “E-SUS”.
4. Touch “ON”.
5. While operating test item, check voltage bet ween air compressor harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AIR LEVELIZE R CONTROL MODULE AND AIR COMPRESSOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect air levelizer control module harness connector.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
C1803 AIR SUS EXH SOL  Output voltage of the exhaust solenoid remains 9 V
or less continuously for 5 seconds during exhaust
solenoid ON signal output by the air levelizer con-
trol module.
 Output voltage of the exhaust solenoid remains 2 V
or more continuously for 10 seconds during ex-
haust solenoid ON signal output by the air levelizer
control module.  Harness or connector
 Exhaust solenoid
 Air levelizer control module
Air compressor
—Voltage
Connector Terminal
C12 4 Ground 9 – 16 V
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C1804 VHCL HEIGHT ADJ UPSCS-77
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DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006256070
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previous ly conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF
andwait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Set vehicle in the unloaded vehicle status.
2. Start the engine and wait 150 seconds or more.
3. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” in “E-SUS”.
Is
“C1804” detected ?
YES >> Go to SCS-77, "DiagnosisProcedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256071
1.CHECK APPEARANCE
Visually check for malfunction of suspension component s, damage of air chamber of rear shock absorber,
installation malfunction, or defo rmation of vehicle height sensor.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repaire or replace damaged parts.
2.CHECK AIR LEAK
Apply soapy water to air tube, connecting portions between air tube and each component, and air chamber of
rear shock absorber. Check for air leakage.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repaire or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check 30A fuse (#I).
3. Disconnect air compressor relay connector.
4. Check voltage between air compressor relay harness connector and ground.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
C1804 VHCL HEIGHT ADJ UP The vehicle height is 15 mm (0.59 in) or more lower
than the reference height despite the output of air
compressor ON signal continuously for 120 seconds
by the air levelizer control module.  Harness or connector
Air compressor
 Air compressor relay
 Air levelizer control module
 Rear shock absorber (air cham-
ber)
 Vehicle height sensor
 Air tube
 Rear suspension component parts
 Overloaded
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SCS-80
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[AIR LEVELIZER CONTROL SYSTEM]
C1805 VHCL HE
IGHT ADJ DOWN
C1805 VHCL HEIGHT ADJ DOWN
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006256074
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previous ly conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF
andwait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine and wait 150 seconds or more.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” in “E-SUS”.
Is
“C1805” detected ?
YES >> Go to SCS-80, "DiagnosisProcedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256075
1.CHECK APPEARANCE
Visually check for malfunction of suspension components, crush of air tube, installation malfunction, or defor-
mation of vehicle height sensor.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repaire or replace damaged parts.
2.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Perform “STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT SETTING”. Refer to SCS-67, "Work Procedure".
NO >> Repair or replace damaged part.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
C1805 VHCL HEIGHT ADJ DOWN The vehicle height is 15 mm (0.59 in) or more raise than
the reference height despite the output of exhaust sole-
noid ON signal continuously for 120 seconds by the air
levelizer control module.  Harness or connector
 Vehicle height sensor
Air compressor
(exhaust sole-
noid)
Air tube
 Rear suspension component
parts
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