Condenser NISSAN TEANA 2008 Owner's Manual

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000003795802
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003795803
REFRIGERANT CYCLE
Refrigerant Flow
The refrigerant flows from the compressor, through the condenser with a liquid tank, through the evaporator,
and then back to the compressor. The refrigerant evaporation in the evaporator is controlled by an externally
equalized expansion valve, located at dash panels.
Freeze Protection
To prevent the evaporator from freezing up, the evaporator air temperature is monitored, and the voltage sig-
nal to the A/C auto amp. turns the A/C relay OFF and stops the compressor.
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PROTECTION
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low-pressures by the refrigerant pressure sen-
sor, located on the liquid tank. The refrigerant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside the refrigerant line
and sends the voltage signal to the ECM if the system pressure rises above, or falls below the specifications.
ECM turns the A/C relay OFF and stops the compressor when pressure on the high-pressure side detected by
the refrigerant pressure sensor is over approximately 3,119 kPa (31.19 bar, 31.8 kg/cm
2, 452 psi) or below
approximately 118 kPa (1.18 bar, 1.2 kg/cm
2, 17 psi).
Pressure Relief Valve
The refrigerant system is also protected by a pressure relief valve, located in the rear head of the compressor.
The release port on the pressure relief valve automatically opens and releases refrigerant into the atmosphere
when the pressure of the refrigerant in the system increases to an unusual level [more than 3,600 kPa (36.0
bar, 36.7 kg/cm
2, 522 psi)].
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Component Parts Location
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1. Compressor 2. Condenser 3. Liquid tank
4. Refrigerant pressure sensor
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000003795805
1. Evaporator 2. Expansion valve 3. Blower motor
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Component Description
Compressor Intakes, compresses, and discharges refrigerant, to circulate refrigerant inside the refrigerant cycle.
Condenser Cools refrigerant discharged from compressor, and transforms it to liquid refrigerant.
Liquid tank Eliminates foreign material in refrigerant, and temporarily stores liquid refrigerant.
Refrigerant pressure sensor Refer to EC-348, "
Description".
EvaporatorThe mist form liquid refrigerant transforms to gas through evaporation by the air conveyed from the
blower motor. The air is cooled by the heat from evaporation.
Expansion valveTransforms high-pressure liquid refrigerant to mist form from low-pressure liquid refrigerant by the
drawing function.
Blower motorTakes in air from the vehicle or fresh outside air, provides it forcedly pushes it into to the air condi-
tioner, and circulates it inside the vehicle.

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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Trouble Diagnosis For Unusual PressureINFOID:0000000003795806
Diagnose using a manifold gauge whenever the system’s high and/or low side pressure(s) is/are unusual. The
marker above the gauge scale in the following tables indicates the standard pressure range. Refer to the
above table (Ambient air temperature-to-operating pressure table) since the standard pressure, however, dif-
fers from vehicle to vehicle.
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000003795807
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high and low-pressure sides
are too high.The pressure returns to nor-
mal and is reduced soon after
water is splashed on con-
denser.Excessive refrigerant charge in
refrigeration cycle.Reduce refrigerant until speci-
fied pressure is obtained.
Air suction by cooling fan is in-
sufficient.Insufficient condenser cooling
performance.
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1. Condenser fins are
clogged.
2. Improper fan rotation of
cooling fan. Clean condenser.
 Check and repair cooling fan
if necessary.
 Low-pressure pipe is not
cold.
 When the compressor is
stopped the high-pressure
reading quickly drops by
approximately 196 kPa
(1.96 bar, 2 kg/cm
2, 28 psi).
It then decreases gradually
thereafter.Poor heat exchange in con-
denser
(After compressor operation
stops, high-pressure decreas-
es too slowly).
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Air in refrigeration cycle.Evacuate repeatedly and re-
charge system.
Engine tends to overheat.Engine cooling systems mal-
function.Check and repair each engine
cooling system.
 An area of the low-pressure
pipe is colder than areas
near the evaporator outlet.
 Low-pressure pipe is some-
times covered with frost. Excessive liquid refrigerant
on low-pressure side.
 Excessive refrigerant dis-
charge flow.
 Expansion valve is slightly
open compared with the
specification.
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Improper expansion valve ad-
justment.Replace expansion valve.
High-pressure side is too high and
low-pressure side is too low.
Upper side of condenser and
high-pressure side are hot,
however, the liquid tank is not
very hot.High-pressure tube or parts lo-
cated between compressor
and condenser are clogged or
crushed. Check and repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.
 Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
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PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING:
Check that all refrigerant is discharged into the recycling equipment and the pressure in the system is
less than atmospheric pressure. Then gradually loosen the discharge side hose fitting and remove it.
CAUTION:
Observe the following when replacing or cleaning refrigerant cycle components.
 Store it in the same way at it is when mounted on the car when the compressor is removed. Failure
to do so causes lubricant to enter the low-pressure chamber.
 Use always a torque wrench and a back-up wrench when connecting tubes.
 Plug immediately all openings to prevent entry of dust and moisture after disconnecting tubes.
 Connect the pipes at the final stage of the operation when installing an air conditioner in the vehicle.
Never remove the seal caps of pipes and other components until just before required for connection.
 Allow components stored in cool areas to warm to working area temperature before removing seal
caps. This prevents condensation from forming inside A/C components.
 Remove thoroughly moisture from the refrigeration system before charging the refrigerant.
 Replace always used O-rings.
 Apply lubricant to circle of the O-rings shown in illustration when connecting tube. Be careful not to
apply lubricant to threaded portion.
 O-ring must be closely attached to the groove portion of tube.
 Be careful not to damage O-ring and tube when replacing the O-ring.
 Connect tube until a click can be heard. Then tighten the nut or bolt by hand. Check that the O-ring is
installed to tube correctly.
Connection type Piping connection point Part number QTY O-ring size
NewLow-pressure flexible hose to low-pressure pipe 92474 N8210 1 19
High-pressure pipe to condenser pipe assembly (Outlet) 92471 N8210 1 8
Condenser pipe assembly (Inlet) to high-pressure flexible
hose92472 N8210 1 12
Condenser assembly to condenser pipe as-
semblyInlet 92472 N8210 1 12
Outlet 92471 N8210 1 8
Low-pressure pipe to expansion valve 92473 N8210 1 16
High-pressure pipe to expansion valve 92471 N8210 1 8
Compressor to low-pressure flexible hose 92474 N8210 1 19
Compressor to high-pressure flexible hose 92472 N8210 1 12
Liquid tank to condenser assemblyInlet
92471 N82101
8
Outlet 1
FormerRefrigerant pressure sensor to liquid tank J2476 89956 1 10
Expansion valve to evaporator pipe assemblyInlet 92475 71L00 1 12
Outlet 92475 72L00 1 16
Evaporator to evaporator pipe assemblyInlet 92475 71L00 1 12
Outlet 92475 72L00 1 16
Name : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S

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LUBRICANT
LUBRICANT
Maintenance of Lubricant QuantityINFOID:0000000003795916
The lubricant in the compressor circulates through the system the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compressor
when replacing any component or after a large refrigerant 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 normally.
 There is no evidence of a large amount of lubricant leakage.
CAUTION:
Never perform the lubricant return operation if excessive lubricant leakage is detected.
Is it successful?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.PERFORM LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
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
- Set temperature: FULL HOT
- Intake position: Recirculation (REC)
2. Perform lubricant return operation for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> Refer to HA-29, "Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Compressor Replacement".
NO >> Refer to HA-28, "
Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Components Replacement Except Compres-
sor".
Lubricant Adjusting Procedure for Components Replacement Except Compressor
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Add the correct amount of lubricant to the system after replacing any of the following major components.
Amount of lubricant to be added:Name : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
Part replacedLubricant to be added to system
Remarks
Amount of lubricant
m (Imp fl oz.)
Evaporator 75 (2.6) —
Condenser 35 (1.2) —
Liquid tank 10 (0.4) —

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ELECTRICAL LEAK DETECTOR
2. Connect a suitable A/C manifold gauge set (SST) to the A/C service valves.
3. Check if the A/C refrigerant pressure is at least 345 kPa (3.45 bar, 3.52 kg/cm
2, 50 psi) above 16°C
(61°F). Recover/evacuate and recharge the system with the specified amount of refrigerant if less than
specification.
NOTE:
Leakages may not be detected since the system may not reach 345 kPa (3.45 bar, 3.52 kg/cm
2, 50 psi) at
temperatures below 16°C (61°F).
4. Perform the leakage test from the high-pressure side (compressor discharge “a” to evaporator inlet “j”) to
the low-pressure side (evaporator drain hose “k” to shaft seal “p”). Perform a leakage check for the follow-
ing areas carefully. Clean the component to be checked and move the leakage detected probe completely
around the connection/component.
Compressor
Check the fitting of high- and low-pressure flexible hoses, relief valve and shaft seal.
Condenser
Check the fitting of condenser pipe assembly, high-pressure flexible hose and pipe.
Liquid tank
Check the fitting of condenser and refrigerant pressure sensor.
Service valves
Check all around the service valves. Ensure service valve caps are secured on the service valves (to pre-
vent leakages).
NOTE:
Wipe any residue from valves to prevent any false readings by leak detector after removing manifold
gauge set (SST) from service valves.
Cooling unit (Evaporator)
Turn blower fan on “High” for at least 15 seconds to dissipate any refrigerant trace in the cooling unit with
engine OFF. 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. Verify at least once by blowing compressed air into area of suspected leakage, then repeat check as out-
lined above if a leak detector detects a leakage.
6. Do not stop when one leakage is found. Continue checking for additional leakages at all system compo-
nents.
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LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
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Refer to HA-14, "Refrigerant Connection".
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REMOVAL
1. Use refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove air duct. Refer to EM-26, "
Exploded View".
3. Disengage the tab, and then move radiator hose (1) to a position
where it does not inhibit (as shown in the figure).
1. High-pressure pipe 2. O-ring 3. Condenser
4. High-pressure flexible hose 5. Compressor 6. Low-pressure flexible hose
7. Low-pressure pipe 8. Heater & cooling unit assembly 9. Blower unit
10. Evaporator pipe assembly 11. Expansion valve 12. Evaporator
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000003839908
Refer to HA-14, "Refrigerant Connection".
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003839909
REMOVAL
1. Use refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove air duct. Refer to EM-26, "
Exploded View".
3. Disengage the tab, and then move radiator hose (1) to a position
where it does not inhibit (as shown in the figure).
1. High-pressure pipe 2. O-ring 3. Condenser
4. High-pressure flexible hose 5. Compressor 6. Low-pressure flexible hose
7. Low-pressure pipe 8. Heater & cooling unit assembly 9. Blower unit
10. Evaporator pipe assembly 11. Expansion valve 12. Evaporator
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
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4. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect high-pressure
flexible hose (1) from compressor.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and compressor with
suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then remove high-pressure flex-
ible hose (1) from condenser pipe assembly.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping with suitable mate-
rial such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
 Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant.
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