VENTILATION, HEATER & AIR CONDITIONER

SECTION
VENTILATION SYSTEM
VTL B

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 3 FRONT DEFROSTER GRILLE : Removal and In- F
stallation ..................................................................10
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System UPPER VENTILATOR GRILLE .................................10
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(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- UPPER VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal and In-
SIONER" ................................................................... 3 stallation ..................................................................10
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
SIDE VENTILATOR DUCT ........................................10 H
tion after Battery Disconnect ..................................... 3
SIDE VENTILATOR DUCT : Removal and Instal-
PREPARATION ............................................ 5 lation ........................................................................10

UPPER VENTILATOR DUCT ....................................10 VTL

PREPARATION ................................................... 5
UPPER VENTILATOR DUCT : Removal and In-
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 5
stallation ..................................................................10
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................. 6 J
FRONT DEFROSTER NOZZLE .................................11
VENTILATION SYSTEM ..................................... 6 FRONT DEFROSTER NOZZLE : Removal and In-
stallation ..................................................................11
VENTILATION SYSTEM (FRONT AIR CONDI- K
TIONING) ..................................................................... 6 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE .....................................11
VENTILATION SYSTEM (FRONT AIR CONDI- SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE : Removal and In-
TIONING) : System Description ................................ 6 stallation ..................................................................11 L
FLOOR DUCT 1 .........................................................11
VENTILATION SYSTEM (REAR AIR CONDITION-
FLOOR DUCT 1 : Removal and Installation ............11
ING) .............................................................................. 7
VENTILATION SYSTEM (REAR AIR CONDI- M
FLOOR DUCT 2 .........................................................11
TIONING) : System Description ................................ 7 FLOOR DUCT 2 : Removal and Installation ............11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................ 8 FLOOR DUCT 3 .........................................................11 N
FLOOR DUCT 3 : Removal and Installation ............11
DUCT AND GRILLE ............................................ 8
Exploded View .......................................................... 8 REAR FLOOR GRILLE ..............................................12
REAR FLOOR GRILLE : Removal and Installation O
CENTER VENTILATOR GRILLE .............................. 10 ....12
CENTER VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal and
Installation ............................................................... 10 FOOT DUCT ...............................................................12 P
FOOT DUCT : Removal and Installation .................12
SIDE VENTILATOR GRILLE ..................................... 10
SIDE VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal and In- FOOT GRILLE ...........................................................12
stallation .................................................................. 10 FOOT GRILLE : Removal and Installation ..............12

FRONT DEFROSTER GRILLE .................................. 10 REAR VENTILATOR DUCT LOWER ........................12

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 REAR VENTILATOR DUCT LOWER : Removal FRONT A/C UNIT : Exploded View ........................ 16
and Installation ....................................................... 12 FRONT A/C UNIT : Removal and Installation ......... 16

REAR VENTILATOR DUCT UPPER ........................ 12 REAR A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY ................................... 16
REAR VENTILATOR DUCT UPPER : Removal REAR A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY : Exploded View ...... 16
and Installation ....................................................... 12 REAR A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY : Removal and In-
stallation .................................................................. 16
ROOF DUCT ............................................................. 13
ROOF DUCT : Removal and Installation ................ 13 IN-CABIN MICROFILTER ................................. 17
Exploded View ........................................................ 17
REAR VENTILATOR GRILLE .................................. 13
Removal and Installation ......................................... 17
REAR VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal and In-
Replacement ........................................................... 17
stallation ................................................................. 13
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
BLOWER UNIT .................................................. 14
Exploded View ........................................................ 14 (SDS) .......................................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
BLOWER MOTOR ............................................. 16 (SDS) ................................................................. 18
In-cabin microfilter ................................................... 18
FRONT A/C UNIT ...................................................... 16

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PRECAUTION A
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT B
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000006376373

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along C
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. D
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING: E
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
F
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIR BAG”.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this G
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS H
WARNING:
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) VTL
with a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly
causing serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the J
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation after Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000006376453 K
NOTE:
• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables. L
• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work. M
If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.
For vehicle with steering lock unit, if the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the operation pro- N
cedure below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
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1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position. P
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.

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5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.

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 PREPARATION
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PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000006276283
B

Tool name Description

C

D
Remover tool Removes clips, pawls and metal clips

E
JMKIA3050ZZ

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
VENTILATION SYSTEM
VENTILATION SYSTEM (FRONT AIR CONDITIONING)
VENTILATION SYSTEM (FRONT AIR CONDITIONING) : System Description
INFOID:0000000006276284

OUTLINE
Ventilation system is controlled by A/C control. For details of air conditioner system, refer to HAC-14, "FRONT
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM : System Description".
AIR FLOW
Front

JMIIA0647ZZ

Rear

JMIIA0648ZZ

AIR DISTRIBUTION
Front A/C Unit

Discharge air flow

Air outlet/distribution
Mode position Condition VENT FOOT
DEF (4)
Center (1) Side (2) Upper (3) Front (5) Rear (6)
× × × — — —

× × × × × —
DUAL and Up-
per ventilator — × × × × ×
switch: ON
— × × × × ×

— × — — — ×

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VENTILATION SYSTEM (REAR AIR CONDITIONING)
A
VENTILATION SYSTEM (REAR AIR CONDITIONING) : System Description
INFOID:0000000006276285

B
OUTLINE
Rear cooling system is controlled by rear blower switch. Refer to HAC-23, "REAR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDI-
TIONING SYSTEM : System Description".
C
AIR FLOW

JMIIA0649ZZ H
AIR DISTRIBUTION
Rear A/C Unit VTL

Discharge air flow

Air outlet/distribution J
Mode position
VENT (1) FOOT (2)
× —
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× ×

— ×
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 DUCT AND GRILLE
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DUCT AND GRILLE
Exploded View INFOID:0000000006276286

FRONT

JMIIA0644ZZ

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1. Front defroster nozzle 2. Side defroster nozzle LH 3. Side ventilator duct A

4. Side ventilator grille LH 5. Front defroster grille LH 6. Instrument panel
7. A/C unit assembly 8. Foot duct LH 9. Foot grille LH
10. Floor duct 1 LH 11. Floor duct 2 LH 12. Floor duct 3 LH B
13. Floor grille LH 14. Floor grille RH 15. Floor duct 3 RH
16. Floor duct 2 RH 17. Floor duct 1 RH 18. Foot duct RH
19. Foot grill RH 20. Cluster lid D 21. Center ventilator grille LH C
22. Center ventilator grille RH 23. Upper ventilator grille 24. Side ventilator grille LH
25. Front defroster grille RH 26. Upper ventilator duct 27. Side ventilator nozzle RH
: Clip D
: Pawl

: Metal clip
E
REAR

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P
JMIIA0643ZZ

1. Roof duct RH 2. Rear ventilator outlet grille A RH 3. Rear ventilator base RH

4. Rear ventilator garnish A RH 5. Rear ventilator outlet grille B RH 6. Rear ventilator grille RH
7. Rear ventilator garnish B RH 8. Rear A/C unit assembly 9. Rear ventilator duct lower
10. Luggage side finisher RH 11. Rear ventilator garnish A LH 12. Rear ventilator base LH
13. Rear ventilator outlet grille A LH 14. Rear ventilator garnish B LH 15. Rear ventilator grille LH

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16. Rear ventilator outlet grille B LH 17. Roof duct LH Roof duct center
19. Rear ventilator duct upper

CENTER VENTILATOR GRILLE

CENTER VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276287

REMOVAL
1. Remove cluster lid D. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove center ventilator grille from cluster lid D.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
SIDE VENTILATOR GRILLE
SIDE VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276288

REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screw, and then remove side ventilator grille from instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT DEFROSTER GRILLE
FRONT DEFROSTER GRILLE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276289

REMOVAL
Remove front defroster grilles, using remover tools.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
UPPER VENTILATOR GRILLE
UPPER VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276290

REMOVAL
Remove upper ventilator grille, using remover tools.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
SIDE VENTILATOR DUCT
SIDE VENTILATOR DUCT : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276291

REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove side ventilator duct from instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
UPPER VENTILATOR DUCT
UPPER VENTILATOR DUCT : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276292

REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".

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2. Remove front defroster nozzle. Refer to VTL-11, "FRONT DEFROSTER NOZZLE : Removal and Installa-
tion". A
3. Remove fixing screws, and then remove upper ventilator duct.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal. B
FRONT DEFROSTER NOZZLE
FRONT DEFROSTER NOZZLE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276293 C

REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to VTL-8, "Exploded View". D
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove front defroster nozzle.
INSTALLATION E
Install in the reverse order of removal.
SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE
F
SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276294

REMOVAL
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1. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screw, and then remove side defroster nozzle.
INSTALLATION H
Install in the reverse order of removal.
FLOOR DUCT 1
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FLOOR DUCT 1 : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276295

REMOVAL J
1. Remove center console assembly. Refer to IP-25, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove floor duct 1.
K
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
FLOOR DUCT 2 L
FLOOR DUCT 2 : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276296

REMOVAL M
1. Pull up front of front floor carpet of securing work space. Refer to INT-25, "FRONT FLOOR CARPET :
Removal and Installation".
N
2. Remove fixing clip, and then remove floor duct 2.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal. O
FLOOR DUCT 3
FLOOR DUCT 3 : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276297
P
REMOVAL
1. Pull up front of front floor carpet of securing work space. Refer to INT-25, "FRONT FLOOR CARPET :
Removal and Installation".
2. Remove mounting bolt, and then remove floor duct 1.
INSTALLATION

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
REAR FLOOR GRILLE
REAR FLOOR GRILLE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276298

REMOVAL
Disengage fixing metal clips, and then remove rear floor grille.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
FOOT DUCT
FOOT DUCT : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276299

REMOVAL
1. Remove steering member. Refer to HA-42, "HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY : Removal and
Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove foot duct.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
FOOT GRILLE
FOOT GRILLE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276300

REMOVAL
Driver side
1. Remove instrument lower panel RH. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove foot grille.
Passenger side
1. Remove instrument lower cover. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws and clip, and then remove foot grille.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
REAR VENTILATOR DUCT LOWER
REAR VENTILATOR DUCT LOWER : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276301

REMOVAL
1. Remove luggage side lower finisher RH. Refer to INT-36, "LUGGAGE SIDE LOWER FINISHER :
Removal and Installation".
2. Remove mounting bolts, and then remove rear ventilator duct lower.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
REAR VENTILATOR DUCT UPPER
REAR VENTILATOR DUCT UPPER : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276302

REMOVAL
1. Remove back pillar garnish RH. Refer to INT-37, "BACK PILLAR GARNISH : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove mounting bolt, and then remove rear ventilator grille upper.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

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ROOF DUCT
A
ROOF DUCT : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276303

REMOVAL B
1. Remove headlining. Refer to INT-29, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove mounting bolts and clip, and then remove roof duct (LH/RH).
3. Remove rear ventilator duct upper. C
4. Remove roof duct (center).
INSTALLATION D
Install in the reverse order of removal.
REAR VENTILATOR GRILLE
E
REAR VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276304

REMOVAL
F
1. Remove headlining. Refer to INT-29, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove rear ventilator grille A and B from headlining.
INSTALLATION G
Install in reverse order of removal.

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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
BLOWER UNIT
Exploded View INFOID:0000000006276305

REMOVAL

JMIIA0628GB

1. Heater & cooling unit assembly 2. Steering member 3. Instrument stay LH

4. Instrument stay RH 5. Blower unit assembly
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure.

DISASSEMBLY

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JMIIA0642ZZ

1. Shutter box case RH 2. Shutter box upper case 3. Packing

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4. Bellmouth ring 5. Blower unit bracket 6. Intake upper case
7. Intake lower case 8. Blower motor assembly 9. Packing
10. Shutter box case LH 11. Intake door motor 12. Intake door
K
13. In-cabin microfilter 14. Filter cover

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276306

L
REMOVAL
1. Remove A/C unit assembly. Refer to HA-42, "HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY : Removal and
Installation". M
2. Remove mounting bolts, and then disconnect heater & cooling unit assembly and blower unit assembly.
INSTALLATION N
Install in the reverse order of removal.

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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
BLOWER MOTOR
FRONT A/C UNIT
FRONT A/C UNIT : Exploded View INFOID:0000000006276307

Refer to VTL-14, "Exploded View".

FRONT A/C UNIT : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276308

REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument lower cover. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect blower motor connector.
3. Remove fixing screws, and then remove blower motor.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
REAR A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY
REAR A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY : Exploded View INFOID:0000000006276309

Refer to HA-46, "Exploded View"

REAR A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276310

REMOVAL
1. Removal rear A/C unit assembly. Refer to HA-47, "REAR A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installa-
tion".
2. Disconnect blower motor connector.
3. Remove fixing screws, and then remove blower motor.

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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000006276313

Refer to VTL-14, "Exploded View". B

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006276314

REMOVAL C
1. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove filter cover, and then remove air conditioner filter.
D
CAUTION:
If the filter is deformed/damaged when removing, replace it with a new one. Deformed/damaged filter
may deteriorate the dust collecting performance.
E
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When installing, handle the filter with extreme care to avoid deforming/damaging. F

Replacement INFOID:0000000006276315

G
Replace in-cabin microfilter.
Refer to MA-6, "Schedule 1" and MA-8, "Schedule 2".
Affix a caution label inside the glove box when replacing filter.
H

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< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
In-cabin microfilter INFOID:0000000006276316

Replacement interval MA-6, "Schedule 1" and MA-8, "Schedule 2"

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