Service Procedures

WARNING:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) from A/C system using certified service equipment meeting 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.

EVACUATING SYSTEM AND CHARGING REFRIGERANT

Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in

Compressor
The lubricant used to lubricate the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compressor when replacing any component or after repairing a large gas leak. 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

Swash plate compressor and V-6 compressor

Name: Nissan A/C System Oil Type S
Part number: KLH00-PAGS1

Vane rotary compressor

Name: Nissan A/C System Oil Type R
Part number: KLH00-PAGR1

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING

Adjust the lubricant quantity according to the flowchart shown.