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Infiniti Q45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2002)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Refrigerant: Service Precautions (page 2 of 2)

Make
Infiniti
Model
Q45
Engine
V8-4.5L (VK45DE)
Year
2002
Section
Fluids › Refrigerant
MaintenanceService Precautions · page 2 of 2
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Refrigerant: Description and Operation

Refrigeration Cycle

Refrigerant Flow

REFRIGERANT FLOW

The refrigerant flows in the standard pattern, that is, through the compressor, the condenser with liquid tank, through the evaporator, and back to the
compressor. The refrigerant evaporation through the evaporator coil is controlled by an externally equalized expansion valve, located inside the
evaporator case.

FREEZE PROTECTION

Under normal operating conditions, when the A/C is switched on, the compressor runs continuously, and the evaporator pressure, and therefore,
temperature is controlled by the V-6 variable displacement compressor to prevent freeze up.

Refrigerant System Protection

REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR

The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low pressures by the refrigerant pressure sensor, located on the liquid tank. If the system
pressure rises above, or falls below the specifications, the refrigerant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside the refrigerant line and sends the voltage
signal to the ECM. ECM makes the A/C relay go OFF and stops the compressor when pressure on the high pressure side detected by refrigerant pressure
sensor is over about 2,746 kPa (28 kg/sq.cm, 398 psi), or below about 134 kPa (1.4 kg/sq.cm, 20 psi).

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

The refrigerant system is also protected by a pressure relief valve, located in the rear head of the compressor. When the pressure of refrigerant in the
system increases to an abnormal level [more than 3,727 kPa (38 kg/ sq.cm, 540 psi)], the release port on the pressure relief valve automatically opens
and releases refrigerant into the atmosphere.

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