tow INFINITI FX35 2004 Owner's Manual

COMBINATION METERS
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Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to FULL positionAKS005N4
1. QUESTION 1
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to FULL position?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. QUESTION 2
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES >> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time to move
to FULL position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. QUESTION 3
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES >> Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. QUESTION 4
During driving, does the fuel gauge pointer move gradually toward EMPTY position?
YES >> Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to DI-25, "CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
NO >> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
Electrical Components InspectionAKS005N5
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
For removal, refer to FL-4, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY" .
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Pump (Main)
1. Check the resistance between terminals 2 and 5.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
2. If the results of check is NG, check the fuel level sensor unit and
fuel pump (main) harness.
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Pump (Main) Harness
1. Check continuity at following terminals.
2. If the results of check is NG, replace fuel pump assembly. If the
results of check is OK, replace fuel level sensor unit.
Terminal
Float position mm (in)Resistance
value Ω
(+) (−)
25*1 Empty 29 (1.14) Approx. 80
*2 Full 236 (9.29) Approx. 3
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Terminal Continuity
2 - Signal terminal
Ye s
5 - Ground terminal
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COMPASS
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System DescriptionAKS007AO
This unit displays earth magnetism and heading direction of vehicle.
DIRECTION DISPLAY
Push the switch when the ignition key is in the “ON” or “START” position. The direction will be displayed.
Pushing the “COMP” switch a second time will turn off the display.
1. If the display reads “C” calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in 3 complete circles at less than 8
km/h (5 MPH).
2. To adjust for compass variance:
a. Press the “COMP” switch for more than 3 seconds. The current zone number will appear in the display.
b. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map.
c. Press the “COMP” switch until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the
button in, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds.
NOTE:
1. Do not install the ski rack, antenna, etc. which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They
affect the operation of the compass.
2. If the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after repeated adjustment, have the compass
checked at an authorized dealer.
3. The compass may not indicate the correct compass point in tunnels or while driving up or down a steep
hill. (The compass returns to the correct compass point when the vehicle moves to an area where the
geomagnetism is stabilized.)
3. Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not
spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
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DI-88
REAR VIEW MONITOR
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1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect “CONSULT-II” and “CON-
SULT-II CONVERTER” to the data link connector, then turn igni-
tion switch ON.
2. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”.
3. Touch “REARVIEW CAMERA” on “SELECT SYSTEM” screen. If
“REARVIEW CAMERA” is not indicated, go to GI-40, "
CON-
SULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
4. Select “WORK SUPPORT”, “DATA MONITOR” or “ECU PART
NUMBER”.
WORK SUPPORT
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Touch either “SELCT GUIDELINE PATTERN” or “ADJ GUIDELINE POSITION” on the “WORK SUP-
PORT” screen.
Refer to DI-89, "
SIDE DISTANCE GUIDELINE CORRECTION PROCEDURE" for detail.
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SELCT GUIDELINE PATTERN Side distance guideline is optional from two patterns.
ADJ GUIDELINE POSITION Side distance guideline is adjustable toward up and down, right and left.

EC-114
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored Item
×: Applicable
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]××

Indicates the engine speed computed from
the signal of the crankshaft position sensor
(POS) and camshaft position sensor
(PHASE).
Accuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.

If the signal is interrupted while the
engine is running, an abnormal value
may be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]××

The signal voltage of the mass air flow sen-
sor is displayed.
When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]×

Base fuel schedule indicates the fuel injec-
tion pulse width programmed into ECM,
prior to any learned on board correction.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]×

The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feed-
back correction factor per cycle is indicated.

When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.

This data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control. A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]×
COOLAN TEMP/S
[°C] or [°F]××

The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the engine
coolant temperature sensor) is displayed.

When the engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor is open or short-circuited,
ECM enters fail-safe mode. The
engine coolant temperature deter-
mined by the ECM is displayed.
HO2S1 (B1) [V]××

The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 1 is displayed.
HO2S1 (B2) [V]×
HO2S2 (B1) [V]×

The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 2 is displayed.
HO2S2 (B2) [V]×
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]××

Display of heated oxygen sensor 1 signal
during air-fuel ratio feedback control:
RICH: means the mixture became rich, and
control is being affected toward a leaner
mixture.
LEAN: means the mixture became lean,
and control is being affected toward a rich
mixture.
After turning ON the ignition switch,
RICH is displayed until air-fuel mix-
ture ratio feedback control begins.

When the air-fuel ratio feedback is
clamped, the value just before the
clamping is displayed continuously. HO2S1 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN]×
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]×

Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 signal:
RICH: means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively small.
LEAN: means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively large.

When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN]×
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]××

The vehicle speed computed from the vehi-
cle speed signal sent from combination
meter is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V]××

The power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played.
ACCEL SEN 1 [V]××

The accelerator pedal position sensor sig-
nal voltage is displayed.
ACCEL SEN2 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, they differs
from ECM terminal voltage signal. ACCEL SEN 2 [V]×
THRTL SEN 1 [V]××

The throttle position sensor signal voltage
is displayed.
THRTL SEN2 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, they differs
from ECM terminal voltage signal. THRTL SEN 2 [V]×

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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*: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.
DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored Item
×: Applicable B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]

The base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE [°C]
or [°F]

The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed. Freeze frame data
item*Description
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]××

Indicates the engine speed computed from
the signal of the crankshaft position sensor
(POS) and camshaft position sensor
(PHASE).
Accuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.

If the signal is interrupted while the
engine is running, an abnormal value
may be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]××

The signal voltage of the mass air flow sen-
sor is displayed.
When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]×

“Base fuel schedule” indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board correc-
tion.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]×

The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feed-
back correction factor per cycle is indicated.

When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.

This data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control. A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]×
COOLAN TEMP/S
[°C] or [°F]××

The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the engine
coolant temperature sensor) is displayed.

When the engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor is open or short-circuited,
ECM enters fail-safe mode. The
engine coolant temperature deter-
mined by the ECM is displayed.
HO2S1 (B1) [V]××

The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 1 is displayed.
HO2S1 (B2) [V]×
HO2S2 (B1) [V]×

The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 2 is displayed.
HO2S2 (B2) [V]×
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]××

Display of heated oxygen sensor 1 signal
during air-fuel ratio feedback control:
RICH: means the mixture became “rich”,
and control is being affected toward a
leaner mixture.
LEAN: means the mixture became “lean”,
and control is being affected toward a rich
mixture.
After turning ON the ignition switch,
“RICH” is displayed until air-fuel mix-
ture ratio feedback control begins.

When the air-fuel ratio feedback is
clamped, the value just before the
clamping is displayed continuously. HO2S1 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN]×
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]×

Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 signal:
RICH: means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively small.
LEAN: means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively large.

When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN]×
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]××

The vehicle speed computed from the vehi-
cle speed signal sent from combination
meter is displayed.

LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tonneau cover.
2. Remove luggage side hook and remove net hook (left/right).
3. Remove luggage floor board assembly. Remove bolt with power tool.
4. Remove luggage floor side board assembly (left/right).
5. Remove back door weather strip.
6. Remove rear plate assembly.
7. Remove roof rear garnish assembly.
8. Remove luggage floor cover assembly (left/right).
9. Remove rear door kicking plate (left/right).
10. Remove rear body side welt.
11. Remove rear wheel house finisher assembly (left/right).
12. Remove luggage side finisher assembly bolt and remove luggage side finisher assembly (left/right).
13. Remove rear seat belt anchor (left/right). Refer to SB-6, "
Removal and Installation of Rear Seat Belt" .
14. Remove rear pillar upper garnish assembly cap and bolt, then remove rear pillar upper garnish assembly
(left/right).
15. Remove spare tire clamp.
16. Remove sub-woofer box connector and remove sub-woofer box.
17. Remove spare tire.
18. Remove towing hook, wheel nut wrench, spanner, tire stopper, jack rod and jack complete.
19. Remove luggage side box bolt and luggage side box assembly (left/right).
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
7.Luggage floor side board assembly
(left)8.Rear wheel house finisher assembly
(left)9.Luggage side finisher assembly
(left)
10. Clamp 11. Sub woofer box 12. Spare tire
13. Luggage side box (left) 14. Rear plate assembly 15. Luggage side box (right)
16. Cap 17. Luggage floor board assembly 18.Luggage floor board assembly
(option for Canada)
19.Luggage floor side board assembly
(right)20. Net hook 21.Luggage side finisher assembly
(right)
22. Luggage side hook 23.Rear wheel house finisher assembly
(right)24. Cap
25.Rear pillar upper garnish assembly
(right)26. Luggage finisher mask (right) 27. Luggage finisher mask (left)
28. Tonneau cover 29. Net

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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4. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint for matching mark, but don’t damage to spider
assembly and drive shaft.
5. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Place drive shaft in a vice.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between a vise and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:

If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.

Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling directly.
4. Remove boot from shaft.
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-Assembly

Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.

Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint sub-assembly.

Check joint sub-assembly for compression scar, cracks or fractures.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly

If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.
SFA963
SFA612
SDIA0606E

FAX-20
[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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3. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint for matching mark, but don’t damage to spider
assembly and shaft.
4. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Place drive shaft in a vice.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise a and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:

If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.

Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling directly.
4. Remove boot from shaft.
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint sub-assembly

Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.

Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint sub-assembly.

Check joint sub-assembly for compression scar, cracks or fractures.

If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-assem-
bly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly

If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.
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SFA612
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GENERAL INFORMATION
A GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Description ............................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS) (If
Equipped) ................................................................. 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 4
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 4
General Precautions ................................................ 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst ......................... 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Recommended) ........................................................ 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) ................................................................. 7
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ............................................ 7
Precautions for Hoses .............................................. 7
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 7
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 8
Precautions for Engine Oils ...................................... 8
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 8
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRECAU-
TIONS ................................................................... 8
Precautions for Air Conditioning ............................... 8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................... 9
Description ............................................................... 9
Terms ....................................................................... 9
Units ......................................................................... 9
Contents ................................................................... 9
Components ........................................................... 10
SYMBOLS ........................................................... 10
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ........................... 11
DESCRIPTION ..................................................... 11
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ................................................ 11
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION ....................................... 12KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................... 13
How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................... 15
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................... 15
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - .......... 16
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 17
Abbreviations .......................................................... 23
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ......................................................................... 24
How to Check Terminal ........................................... 24
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT ............ 24
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS ...................... 24
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................... 27
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 27
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ........................ 27
CIRCUIT INSPECTION ....................................... 30
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................... 35
PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 35
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM .......................... 37
Description .............................................................. 37
Function and System Application ........................... 37
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ............ 38
Checking Equipment .............................................. 38
CONSULT-II Start Procedure .................................. 38
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit .... 40
INSPECTION PROCEDURE .............................. 41
LIFTING POINT ......................................................... 42
Special Service Tools ............................................. 42
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ............................... 42
2-Pole Lift ............................................................... 43
Board-On Lift .......................................................... 44
TOW TRUCK TOWING ............................................. 45
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 45
2WD MODELS .................................................... 45
AWD MODELS .................................................... 46
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........... 46
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................... 46
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS .... 47
Tightening Torque Table ......................................... 47

TOW TRUCK TOWING
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Tow Truck TowingAAS000EH
CAUTION:

All applicable state or Provincial (in Canada) laws and local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.

It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage to the vehicle during
towing operation. Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.

Always attach safety chains before towing.

When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering system and power train are in good order.
If any unit is damaged, dollies must be used.

Never tow an automatic transmission model from the rear (that is backward) with four wheels on
the ground. This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
2WD MODELS
INFINITI recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or that a dolly be
used as illustrated.
CAUTION:

Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on
the ground (forward or backward) as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the trans-
mission.
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels raised, always use towing dollies under
the rear wheels.

When towing rear wheel drive models with the front wheels on the ground or on towing dollies:
–Turn the ignition key to the OFF position, and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead posi-
tion with a rope or similar device.Never secure the steering wheel by turning the ignition key to the
LOCK position. This may damage the steering lock mechanism.
–Move the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position.

When the battery of vehicle equipped with the Intelligent Key system is discharged, your vehicle
should be towed with the front wheels on towing dollies or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck.
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