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KEY SWITCH AND CVT DEVICE CIRCUIT INSPECTION

1. 

CHECK PEDAL ADJUSTING CONTROL UNIT INPUT SIGNAL

1.

Disconnect pedal adjusting control unit connector.

2.

Key is inserted in ignition key cylinder.

3.

Check voltage between pedal adjusting control unit connector
and ground.

OK or NG

OK

>> Key switch and CVT device circuit is OK.

NG

>> GO TO 2.

2. 

CHECK FUSE

Check 10A fuse [No.21, located in fuse block (J/B)]

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OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 3.

NG 

>> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse. Refer to 

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3. 

CHECK KEY SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect key switch connector and key lock solenoid connec-
tor.

3.

Check voltage between key switch and key lock solenoid con-
nector M28 terminal 3 (Y/R) and ground.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 4.

NG

>> Repair or replace harness between key switch and key

lock solenoid and fuse.

4. 

CHECK KEY SWITCH

Check continuity between key switch and key lock solenoid (key
switch) as follows.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 5.

NG

>> Replace key switch and key lock solenoid.

Connector

Terminal (Wire color)

Condition

Voltage (V) (Approx.)

(+)

(-)

M88

3 (L)

Ground

P-position

0

Other than P-position.

Battery voltage

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: Battery voltage.

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Terminals

Condition

Continuity

3

4

Key is inserted in ignition key cylinder.

Yes

Key is removed from ignition key cylinder.

No

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5. 

CHECK CVT DEVICE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1.

Disconnect CVT device connector.

2.

Connect key switch connector and key lock solenoid connector.

3.

Key is inserted in ignition key cylinder.

4.

Check voltage between CVT device connector M57 terminal 5
(B/R) and ground.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 7.

NG

>> GO TO 6.

6. 

CHECK CVT DEVICE HARNESS

1.

Key is removed from ignition key cylinder.

2.

 Disconnect key switch connector and key lock solenoid connec-
tor.

3.

Check continuity between CVT device connector M57 terminal 5
(B/R) and key switch and key lock solenoid (key switch) connec-
tor M28 terminal 4 (B/R).

4.

Check continuity between CVT device connector M57 terminal 5
(B/R) and ground.

OK or NG

OK 

>> Check the condition the harness and connector.

NG

>> Repair or replace harness between key switch and key lock solenoid and CVT device connector.

7. 

CHECK CVT DEVICE

Check continuity between CVT device as follows.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 8.

NG

>> Replace CVT device.

5 (Y/R) - Ground

: Battery voltage.

PIIA8451E

5 (B/R) - 4 (B/R)

: Continuity should exist.

5 (B/R) - Ground

: Continuity should not exist.

PIIA4565E

Terminals

Condition

Continuity

5

6

P-position.

Continuity should not exist.

Other than P-position.

Continuity should exist.

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CHECK PEDAL ADJUSTING CONTROL UNIT HARNESS 

1.

Disconnect pedal adjusting control unit connector.

2.

Check continuity between CVT device connector M57 terminal 6
(L) and pedal adjusting control unit connector M88 terminal 3(L).

3.

Check continuity between CVT device connector M57 terminal 6
(L) and ground.

OK or NG

OK

>> Check the condition of the harness and connector.

NG

>> Repair or replace harness between CVT device and pedal adjusting control unit.

6 (L) - 3 (L)

: Continuity should exist.

6 (L) - Ground

: Continuity should not exist.

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PEDAL ADJUSTING SWITCH POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND INSPECTION

1. 

CHECK PEDAL ADJUSTING SWITCH POWER SUPPLY

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect pedal adjusting switch connector.

3.

Check voltage between pedal adjusting switch connector B306
terminal 64 (GY) and ground.

OK

>> GO TO 3.

NG

>> GO TO 2.

2. 

CHECK PEDAL ADJUSTING SWITCH HARNESS

1.

Disconnect pedal adjusting control unit connector.

2.

Check continuity between pedal adjusting control unit connector
M88 terminal 7 (R) and pedal adjusting switch connector B306
terminal 64 (GY).

3.

Check continuity between pedal adjusting control unit connector
M88 terminal 7 (R) and ground.

OK or NG

OK

>> Check the condition of the harness and connector.

NG

>> Repair or replace harness between pedal adjusting control unit and pedal adjusting switch.

3. 

CHECK PEDAL ADJUSTING SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check continuity pedal adjusting switch connector B306 terminal
48C (B) and ground.

OK or NG

OK

>> Pedal adjusting switch power supply and ground circuit

is OK.

NG

>> Repair or replace the harness between pedal adjusting

switch and ground.

64 (GY) - Ground

: Battery voltage.

PIIA7666E

7 (R) - 64 (GY)

: Continuity should exist.

7 (R) - Ground

: Continuity should not exist.

PIIA7667E

48C (B) - Ground

: Continuity should exist.

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PEDAL ADJUSTING MOTOR CIRCUIT INSPECTION

1. 

CHECK PEDAL ADJUSTING SWITCH

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect pedal adjusting switch connector.

3.

Check continuity between pedal adjusting switch as follows.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 2.

NG

>> Replace pedal adjusting switch.

2. 

CHECK PEDAL ADJUSTING MOTOR HARNESS

1.

Disconnect pedal adjusting motor connector.

2.

Check continuity between pedal adjusting switch connector
B306 terminal 15 (G/W), 30 (L/W) and pedal adjusting motor
connector E113 terminal 1 (L/Y), 2 (L/R).

3.

Check continuity between pedal adjusting switch connector
B306 terminal 15 (G/W), 30 (L/W) and ground.

OK or NG

OK

>> Replace pedal adjusting motor.

NG

>> Repair or replace harness between pedal adjusting switch and pedal adjusting motor.

Terminals

Condition

Continuity

30

64

pedal adjusting switch forward.

Continuity should exist.

pedal adjusting switch neutral.

Continuity should not exist.

48C

pedal adjusting switch backward.

Continuity should exist.

pedal adjusting switch neutral.

Continuity should not exist

15

64

pedal adjusting switch backward.

Continuity should exist.

pedal adjusting switch neutral.

Continuity should not exist.

48C

pedal adjusting switch forward.

Continuity should exist.

pedal adjusting switch neutral.

Continuity should not exist.

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15 (G/W) - 1 (L/Y)

: Continuity should exist.

30 (L/W) - 2 (L/R)

: Continuity should exist.

15 (G/W) - Ground

: Continuity should not exist.

30 (L/W) - Ground

: Continuity should not exist.

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CVT DEVICE CIRCUIT INSPECTION

1. 

CHECK CVT DEVICE

1.

Disconnect CVT device connector.

2.

Check continuity between CVT device as follows.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 2.

NG

>> Replace CVT device.

2. 

CHECK PEDAL ADJUSTING CONTROL UNIT HARNESS

1.

Disconnect pedal adjusting control unit connector.

2.

Connect key switch connector and key lock solenoid connector.

3.

Check voltage between CVT device connector M57 terminal 6
(L) and ground.

OK or NG

OK

>> Replace pedal adjusting control unit.

NG

>> Repair or replace harness between CVT device and

pedal adjusting control unit.

Terminals

Condition

Continuity

5

6

P-position.

Continuity should not exist.

Other than P-position.

Continuity should exist.

PIIA4566E

6 (L) - Ground

: Continuity should not exist.

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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5

Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 5
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) 

..... 6

CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT  ....................... 6

General Refrigerant Precautions .............................. 7
Lubricant 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  ................................................. 13
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET .................................... 13
SERVICE HOSES  ............................................... 14
SERVICE COUPLERS ........................................ 14
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE  ...................... 14
CALIBRATING ACR4 WEIGHT SCALE .............. 14
CHARGING CYLINDER ...................................... 15

Precautions for Leak Detection Dye ....................... 15

IDENTIFICATION ................................................ 15
IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR VEHICLE ........... 15

Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis ................ 15

PREPARATION ......................................................... 16

Special Service Tools  ............................................. 16
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment 

... 16

Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 19

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM  ..................................... 20

Refrigerant Cycle  ................................................... 20

REFRIGERANT FLOW  ....................................... 20
FREEZE PROTECTION  ..................................... 20

Refrigerant System Protection  ............................... 20

REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR  ............. 20
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................... 20

Component Layout ................................................. 21

LUBRICANT .............................................................. 22

Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor ... 22

LUBRICANT ........................................................ 22
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION  .................. 22
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR 
COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT 
COMPRESSOR .................................................. 23
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR 
COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT ....................... 23

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL  ............................... 25

Description of Air Conditioner LAN Control System ... 25
System Construction  .............................................. 25

OPERATION ........................................................ 25
TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION 
ORDER ............................................................... 26
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEM-
PERATURE CONTROL)  ..................................... 27
FAN SPEED CONTROL ...................................... 27
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL  ................................. 27
OUTLET DOOR CONTROL  ................................ 27
MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL  ........................... 27
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM  ............................ 27

Description of Control System  ................................ 28
Control Operation  ................................................... 28

DISPLAY SCREEN .............................................. 29
AUTO SWITCH  ................................................... 29
TEMPERATURE DIAL (POTENTIO TEMPERA-
TURE CONTROL) (DRIVER SIDE) ..................... 29
TEMPERATURE DIAL (POTENTIO TEMPERA-
TURE CONTROL) (PASSENGER SIDE)  ............ 29
RECIRCULATION (REC) SWITCH  ..................... 29
FRESH (FRE) SWITCH  ...................................... 29
DEFROSTER (DEF) SWITCH ............................. 29
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH  ............. 29
OFF SWITCH  ...................................................... 29
A/C SWITCH  ....................................................... 29
MODE SWITCH  .................................................. 29
FAN CONTROL DIAL  .......................................... 29
DUAL SWITCH (WITH LEFT AND RIGHT VEN-
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CONTROL SYSTEM)  .......................................... 29

Fail-safe Function  ................................................... 30
Discharge Air Flow  ................................................. 31
System Description ................................................. 32

SWITCHES AND THEIR CONTROL FUNCTION ... 32

CAN Communication System Description  .............. 33
CAN Communication Unit For 2WD Models ........... 33

TYPE 1/TYPE 2/TYPE 3/TYPE 4/TYPE 5/TYPE 
6/TYPE 7/TYPE 8 ................................................ 34
TYPE 9/TYPE10/TYPE 11/TYPE 12/TYPE 13/
TYPE 14/TYPE 15/TYPE 16  ............................... 39

CAN Communication Unit For AWD Models  .......... 44

TYPE 17/TYPE 18/TYPE 19/TYPE 20/TYPE 21/
TYPE 22/TYPE 23/TYPE 24  ............................... 44
TYPE 25/TYPE26/TYPE 27/TYPE 28/TYPE 29/
TYPE 30/TYPE 31/TYPE 32  ............................... 50

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS  ............................................ 55

CONSULT-II ............................................................ 55

CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION  ....................... 55
DATA MONITOR .................................................. 56

How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and 
Accurate Repair  ...................................................... 57

WORK FLOW  ...................................................... 57
SYMPTOM TABLE  .............................................. 57

Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 58

ENGINE COMPARTMENT  .................................. 58
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT .......................... 59

Schematic ............................................................... 60
Wiring Diagram —A/C— ......................................... 61
Auto Amp. Terminals and Reference Value  ............ 66

PIN CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT  ............ 66
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR 
UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. ........................ 66

Self-diagnosis Function  .......................................... 68

DESCRIPTION .................................................... 68
FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE ...... 69
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: TEMPERATURE 
SETTING TRIMMER  ........................................... 74
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: FOOT POSITION 
SETTING TRIMMER  ........................................... 75
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: INLET PORT MEM-
ORY FUNCTION  ................................................. 75

Operational Check  .................................................. 76

CHECKING MEMORY FUNCTION  ..................... 76
CHECKING BLOWER  ......................................... 76
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR  ............................ 76
CHECKING RECIRCULATION ............................ 77
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE  ......... 77
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE  .......... 77
CHECK A/C SWITCH  .......................................... 77
CHECKING AUTO MODE  ................................... 78

Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp. ... 78

INSPECTION FLOW  ........................................... 78
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 79
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM ... 79

LAN System Circuit  ................................................ 81

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIR-
CUIT .................................................................... 81

Mode Door Motor Circuit  ........................................ 84

INSPECTION FLOW ............................................84
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .....................................85
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  ............................86
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MODE 
DOOR MOTOR ....................................................86

Air Mix Door Motor Circuit .......................................87

INSPECTION FLOW ............................................87
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .....................................88
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  ............................89
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX 
DOOR ..................................................................89

Air Mix Door Motor PBR Circuit  ..............................89

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX 
DOOR PBR ..........................................................89

Intake Door Motor Circuit  ........................................90

INSPECTION FLOW ............................................90
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .....................................91
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  ............................92
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE 
DOOR MOTOR ....................................................92

Blower Motor Circuit ................................................93

INSPECTION FLOW ............................................93
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .....................................94
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  ............................95
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER 
MOTOR ................................................................95
COMPONENT INSPECTION ...............................97

Magnet Clutch Circuit ..............................................98

INSPECTION FLOW ............................................98
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .....................................99
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET 
CLUTCH ..............................................................99
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................103

Insufficient Cooling ................................................104

INSPECTION FLOW ..........................................104
PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSES  ..............105
PERFORMANCE CHART ..................................107
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR UNUSUAL PRES-
SURE .................................................................108

Insufficient Heating  ............................................... 111

INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 111

Noise ..................................................................... 112

INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 112

Self-diagnosis ....................................................... 113

INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 113

Memory Function  .................................................. 114

INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 114

Ambient Sensor Circuit  ......................................... 115

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  .......................... 115
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS . 115
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT 
SENSOR ............................................................ 115
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................. 117

In-vehicle Sensor Circuit  ....................................... 118

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  .......................... 118
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE 
SENSOR ............................................................ 119
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................120

Sunload Sensor Circuit  .........................................121

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  ......................... 121
SUNLOAD INPUT PROCESS  .......................... 121
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SUNLOAD 
SENSOR ........................................................... 121
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ 123

Intake Sensor Circuit  ............................................ 124

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  ......................... 124
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SEN-
SOR .................................................................. 124
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ 125

CONTROLLER ....................................................... 126

Removal and Installation of A/C and AV Switch ... 126

REMOVAL ......................................................... 126
INSTALLATION ................................................. 126

AUTO AMP  ............................................................. 127

Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C 
Amp. ..................................................................... 127

REMOVAL ......................................................... 127
INSTALLATION ................................................. 127

AMBIENT SENSOR ................................................ 128

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 128

REMOVAL ......................................................... 128
INSTALLATION ................................................. 128

IN-VEHICLE SENSOR ............................................ 129

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 129

REMOVAL ......................................................... 129
INSTALLATION ................................................. 129

SUNLOAD SENSOR  .............................................. 130

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 130

REMOVAL ......................................................... 130
INSTALLATION ................................................. 130

INTAKE SENSOR  ................................................... 131

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 131

REMOVAL ......................................................... 131
INSTALLATION ................................................. 132

BLOWER UNIT  ....................................................... 133

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 133

REMOVAL ......................................................... 133
INSTALLATION ................................................. 133

Disassembly and Assembly  ................................. 134

BLOWER MOTOR  .................................................. 135

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 135

REMOVAL ......................................................... 135
INSTALLATION ................................................. 135

INTAKE DOOR MOTOR  ......................................... 136

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 136

REMOVAL ......................................................... 136
INSTALLATION ................................................. 136

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER ....................................... 137

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 137

FUNCTION ........................................................ 137
REPLACEMENT TIMING .................................. 137
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES ..................... 137

HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY  .............. 138

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 138

REMOVAL ......................................................... 138
INSTALLATION ................................................. 139

Disassembly and Assembly  ................................. 140

MODE DOOR MOTOR ............................................ 142

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 142

REMOVAL ......................................................... 142
INSTALLATION ................................................. 142

AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR  ......................................... 143

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 143

REMOVAL ......................................................... 143
INSTALLATION ................................................. 143

HEATER CORE ....................................................... 144

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 144

REMOVAL ......................................................... 144
INSTALLATION ................................................. 144

DUCTS AND GRILLES ........................................... 145

Removal and Installation  ...................................... 145

REMOVAL ......................................................... 145
INSTALLATION ................................................. 148

REFRIGERANT LINES  ........................................... 149

HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure  ............... 149

SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ................................................................ 149

Components ......................................................... 151
Removal and Installation of Compressor .............. 152

REMOVAL ......................................................... 152
INSTALLATION ................................................. 153

Removal and Installation of Compressor Clutch  .. 153

REMOVAL ......................................................... 153
INSTALLATION ................................................. 155

Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Flexible 
Hose ..................................................................... 156

REMOVAL ......................................................... 156
INSTALLATION ................................................. 156

Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible 
Hose ..................................................................... 157

REMOVAL ......................................................... 157
INSTALLATION ................................................. 157

Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 1 
(Engine Compartment)  ......................................... 158

REMOVAL ......................................................... 158
INSTALLATION ................................................. 158

Removal and Installation of High-pressure Pipe 1 
(Engine Compartment)  ......................................... 159

REMOVAL ......................................................... 159
INSTALLATION ................................................. 160

Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Pipe 2 
and High-pressure Pipe 2 ..................................... 160

REMOVAL ......................................................... 160
INSTALLATION ................................................. 161

Removal and Installation of Liquid Tank  ............... 162

REMOVAL ......................................................... 162
INSTALLATION ................................................. 162

Removal and Installation of Condenser ................ 163

REMOVAL ......................................................... 163
INSTALLATION ................................................. 163

Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure 
Sensor .................................................................. 164

REMOVAL ......................................................... 164
INSTALLATION ................................................. 164

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REMOVAL ......................................................... 164

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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.

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WARNING:

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 (ACR4) (J-39500-INF) 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, do not 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 J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment, or J2209 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.

Do not allow lubricant (Nissan A/C System Oil Type S) to come in contact with styrofoam parts.
Damage may result.

CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT

If a refrigerant other than pure HFC-134a ( R-134a) is identified in a vehicle, your options are:

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 your service equipment and refriger-
ant supply.

Suggest the customer return the vehicle to the location of previous service where the contamination may
have occurred.

If you choose to perform the repair, recover the refrigerant using only dedicated equipment and contain-
ers. Do not recover contaminated refrigerant into your existing service equipment.
  If your facility
does not have dedicated recovery equipment, you may contact a local refrigerant product retailer for avail-
able service. This refrigerant 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.

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Do not 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.

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Do not 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.

Do not 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.

Do not pressure test or leak test HFC-134a (R-134a) service equipment and/or vehicle air condi-
tioning 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 refriger-
ant manufacturers.

Lubricant Precautions

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Use only specified lubricant for the HFC-134a (R-134a) A/C system and HFC-134a (R-134a) components.
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 following
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, do not remove the caps (unseal) until just before con-
necting the components. Connect all refrigerant loop components as quickly as possible to minimize the
entry of moisture into system.

Only use the specified lubricant from a sealed container. Immediately reseal containers of lubricant. With-
out 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 meeting require-
ments of SAE J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment, or J2209 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.

Do not allow lubricant (Nissan A/C System Oil Type S) to come in contact with styrofoam parts. Damage
may result.

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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.)

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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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Clean piping connection point, and set a disconnector.

2.

Slide disconnector in axial direction of piping, and stretch garter spring with tapered point of disconnector.

3.

Slide disconnector farther so that inside diameter of garter spring becomes larger than outside diameter of
female-side piping flare. Then male-side piping can be disconnected.

INSTALLATION

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Clean piping connection points, and insert male-side piping into female-side piping.

2.

Push inserted male-side piping harder so that female-side piping flare stretches garter spring.

3.

If inside diameter of garter spring becomes larger than outside diameter of female-side piping flare, garter
spring seats on flare. Then, it fits in between male-side piping cage and female-side piping flare to anchor
piping connection point.

NOTICE:
When garter spring seats on flare, and fits in between male-side piping cage and female-side piping flare,
it clicks.

CAUTION:

Female-side piping connection point is thin. So, when inserting male-side piping, take care not
to deform female-side piping. Slowly insert it in axial direction.

Insert piping securely until a click is heard.

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After piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure connection
does not come loose.

NOTE:
One-touch joint connection is used in points below.

Low-pressure pipe 1 to low-pressure pipe 2 (O-ring size: 16)

High-pressure pipe 1 to high-pressure pipe 2 (O-ring size: 8)

FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT CONNECTION

The O-ring has been relocated. It has also been provided with a groove for proper installation. This elimi-
nates the chance of the O-ring being caught in, or damaged by, the mating part. The sealing direction of
the O-ring is now set vertically in relation to the contacting surface of the mating part to improve sealing
characteristics.

The reaction force of the O-ring will not occur in the direction that causes the joint to pull out, thereby facil-
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