Nissan Pathfinder (2006 year). Manual - part 61

DUCTS AND GRILLES

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2006 Pathfinder

SIDE REAR FLOOR DUCT
Removal

1.

Remove the luggage side lower finisher RH. Refer to 

EI-27, "Components"

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2.

Reposition the floor carpet out of the way.

3.

Remove the clips and remove the side rear floor duct.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

GRILLES
Removal

1.

Remove the necessary interior trim panel(s) to access the grille. Refer to 

IP-10, "Removal and Installa-

tion"

 .

NOTE:
The overhead grilles are part of the headliner. To replace the overhead grilles the headliner must be
replaced. Refer to 

EI-30, "HEADLINING"

 .

2.

Remove the grille from the interior trim panel.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

ATC-154

REFRIGERANT LINES

2006 Pathfinder

REFRIGERANT LINES

PFP:92600

HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure

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SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Discharging Refrigerant

WARNING:

Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant from the A/C system using certified service equipment meeting
requirements of SAE J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment or SAE J2201 HFC-134a (R-134a)
recovery equipment. If an accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resum-
ing service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and oil man-
ufacturers.

Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant

1.

Shut-off valve

2.

A/C service valve

3.

Recovery/recycling equipment

WJIA1160E

1.

Shut-off valve

2.

A/C service valve

3.

Recovery/recycling equipment

4.

Refrigerant container (HFC-134a)

5.

Refrigerant weight scale (J-39699)

6.

Vacuum pump (J-39649)

7.

Manifold gauge set with hoses and 
couplers (J-39183-C)

WJIA1161E

REFRIGERANT LINES

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2006 Pathfinder

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ATC-22, "CHECKING AND 

ADJUSTING"

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*3

ATC-170, "Checking for Refrigerant 
Leaks"

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*5

ATC-5, "Contaminated Refrigerant"

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*2

ATC-170, "Checking for Refrigerant 
Leaks"

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*4

ATC-103, "PERFORMANCE TEST 
DIAGNOSES"

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WJIA1923E

ATC-156

REFRIGERANT LINES

2006 Pathfinder

Components

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Front A/C Compressor and Condenser

WJIA1399E

REFRIGERANT LINES

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Rear A/C

NOTE:
Refer to 

ATC-6, "Precautions for Refrigerant Connection"

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1.

High-pressure service valve

2.

Clip

3.

Front high-pressure A/C pipe

4.

Refrigerant pressure sensor

5.

Condenser

6.

Compressor shaft seal

7.

Front high-pressure flexible A/C hose

8.

Front low-pressure flexible A/C hose

9.

Low-pressure service valve

10. Front low-pressure A/C pipe

11.

Front expansion valve

12. Front A/C drain hose

WJIA1400E

1.

Rear high- and low-pressure A/C pipes

2.

Rear heater core hoses

3.

Underfloor rear high- and low-pres-
sure A/C and heater core pipes

4.

Rear expansion valve

ATC-158

REFRIGERANT LINES

2006 Pathfinder

Removal and Installation for Compressor

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A/C Compressor Mounting

REMOVAL

1.

Discharge the A/C refrigerant. Refer to 

ATC-154, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure"

 .

2.

Remove the front left wheel and tire assembly. Refer to 

WT-7, "Rotation"

 .

3.

Remove the engine cover.

4.

Remove the front left mud guard.

5.

Remove the front left splash shield.

6.

Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to 

EM-16, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"

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7.

Remove the drive belt. Refer to 

EM-14, "DRIVE BELTS"

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8.

Disconnect the compressor harness connector.

9.

Disconnect both the front high-pressure flexible A/C hose and front low-pressure flexible A/C hose from
the compressor.

CAUTION:

Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air. 

10. Remove the A/C compressor bolts using power tools.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

●

Replace the O-ring of the front low-pressure flexible A/C hose and front high-pressure flexible A/C
hose with a new one, apply compressor oil to the O-rings before installation.

●

After recharging the A/C system with refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to 

ATC-170, "Checking for

Refrigerant Leaks"

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LJIA0176E

1.

Compressor

2.

Front timing chain case

3.

Rear timing chain case

4.

Cylinder block

REFRIGERANT LINES

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2006 Pathfinder

Removal and Installation for Compressor Clutch

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Magnet Clutch Assembly

REMOVAL

1.

Remove the compressor. Refer to 

ATC-158, "Removal and Installation for Compressor"

 .

2.

Remove the center bolt while holding the clutch disc stationary
using Tool as shown.

3.

Remove the clutch disc.

4.

Remove the snap ring using external snap ring pliers or suitable
tool.

WJIA1162E

1.

Magnet clutch assembly

2.

Magnet coil

3.

Pulley

4.

Clutch disc

5.

Snap ring

6.

Thermal protector (built in)

7.

Compressor

Tool number

: J-44614

WHA228

RHA072C

ATC-160

REFRIGERANT LINES

2006 Pathfinder

5.

Remove the pulley using Tool with a small adapter. Position the
small adapter on the end of the drive shaft and the center of the
puller on the small adapter.

CAUTION:

To prevent deformation of the pulley groove, the puller
claws should be hooked under the pulley groove and not
into the pulley groove.

6.

Remove the magnet coil harness clip using a screwdriver,
remove the three magnet coil fixing screws and remove the
magnet coil.

INSPECTION
Clutch Disc

If the contact surface shows signs of damage due to excessive heat,
replace clutch disc and pulley.

Pulley

Check the appearance of the pulley assembly. If contact surface of pulley shows signs of excessive grooving,
replace clutch disc and pulley. The contact surfaces of the pulley assembly should be cleaned with a suitable
solvent before reinstallation.

Coil

Check magnet coil for loose connections or any cracked insulation.

INSTALLATION

1.

Install the magnet coil.

CAUTION:

Be sure to align the magnet coil pin with the hole in the
compressor front head.

Tool number

: KV99233130 (J-29884)

WJIA1017E

WHA212

WHA183

WHA213