heater INFINITI FX35 2005 Service Manual

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) EC-1395
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Fuel PressureABS007Y4
Idle Speed and Ignition TimingABS007Y5
*: Under the following conditions:

Air conditioner switch: OFF

Electric load: OFF (Lights, heater fan & rear window defogger)

Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
Calculated Load ValueABS007Y6
Mass Air Flow SensorABS007Y7
*: Engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature and running under no-load.
Intake Air Temperature SensorABS007Y8
Engine Coolant Temperature SensorABS007Y9
Fuel Tank Temperature SensorABS00E8W
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)ABS007YC
Refer to EC-1042, "Component Inspection" .
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE)ABS007YD
Refer to EC-1049, "Component Inspection" .
Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 HeaterABS007YA
Fuel pressure at idling kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) Approximately 350 (3.57, 51)
Target idle speed No-load* (in P or N position) 650
±50 rpm
Air conditioner: ON In P or N position 700 rpm or more
Ignition timing In P or N position 12 ° ± 5 ° BTDC
Condition Calculated load value% (Using CONSULT-II or GST)
At idle 14.0 - 33.0
At 2,500 rpm 12.0 - 25.0
Supply voltageBattery voltage (11 - 14V)
Output voltage at idle 1.0 - 1.3V*
Mass air flow (Using CONSULT-II or GST) 2.0 - 6.0 g·m/sec at idle*
7.0 - 20.0 g·m/sec at 2,500 rpm*
Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance k Ω
25 (77) 1.94 - 2.06
Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance k Ω
20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance k Ω
20 (68) 2.3 - 2.7
50 (122) 0.79 - 0.90
Resistance [at 25°C (77 °F)] 3.3 - 4.0 Ω

EC-1396
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Heated Oxygen sensor 2 HeaterABS007YB
Throttle Control MotorABS007YE
InjectorABS007YF
Fuel PumpABS007YG
Resistance [at 25°C (77 °F)] 5.0 - 7.0 Ω
Resistance [at 25°C (77 °F)] Approximately 1 - 15 Ω
Resistance [at 10 - 60°C (50 - 140 °F)] 13.5 - 17.5 Ω
Resistance [at 25°C (77 °F)] 0.2 - 5.0 Ω

EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST EM-27
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6. Using the heated oxygen sensor wrench [SST], remove heated
oxygen sensors 2 (bank 1 and bank 2).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor.

Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been
dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.69 in) onto
a hard surface such as a concrete floor; replace with a
new sensor.
7. Remove exhaust mounting bracket between three way catalysts (right and left bank) and transmission. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
8. Remove three way catalysts (right and left bank).
9. Disconnect air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1 and bank 2) harness connectors and remove harness clip.
10. Using the heated oxygen sensor wrench [SST], remove air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1 and bank 2).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage air fuel ratio sensor.

Discard any air fuel ratio sensor which has been dropped
from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.69 in) onto a hard
surface such as a concrete floor; replace with a new sen-
sor.
11. Remove water pipe and heater pipe on both right and left side. Refer to CO-28, "
WATER OUTLET AND
WATER PIPING" .
12. Remove exhaust manifold cover (right and left bank).
13. Loosen mounting nuts in the reverse order as shown in the fig- ure to remove exhaust manifold with power tool.
NOTE:
Disregard the numerical order No. 7 and 8 in removal.
14. Remove gaskets. CAUTION:
Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.
KBIA1740E
SBIA0575E
PBIC2042E

EM-102
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CYLINDER HEAD
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CAUTION:
Temporary fitting means the status that engine is adequately stable though the hoist is released
from hanging.
NOTE:
At the time of the start of this procedure front suspension member is removed, and cylinder head is
hanged by hoist with the engine slinger installed.
3. Release the hoist from hanging, then remove the engine slinger.
4. Remove the following parts:

Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly; Refer to EM-45, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .

Intake manifold; Refer to EM-24, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .

Exhaust manifold; Refer to EM-26, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST" .

Water inlet and thermostat assembly; Refer to CO-26, "WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEM-
BLY" .

Water outlet, water pipe and heater pipe; Refer to CO-28, "WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING" .
5. Remove cylinder head bolts in reverse order as shown in the fig- ure with cylinder head bolt wrench (commercial service tool) and
power tool to remove cylinder heads (right and left banks).
6. Remove cylinder head gaskets.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Outer Diameter

Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between “d1” and “d2”
exceeds the limit, replace them with new one.

If reduction of outer diameter appears in a position other than
“d2”, use it as “d2” point.
Cylinder Head Distortion
NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checking. Refer to EM-143, "
CYLIN-
DER BLOCK DISTORTION" .
PBIC2057E
Limit (“d1” – “d2”) : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
PBIC2480E

ENGINE ASSEMBLY EM-113
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REMOVAL
Outline
At first, remove the engine and the transmission assembly with front suspension member downward. Then
separate the engine from transmission.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-99, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Disconnect both battery terminals. Refer to SC-4, "
BATTERY" .
4. Remove the following parts:

Engine cover; Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .

Front road wheel and tires

Front and rear engine undercover

Front cross bar; Refer to FSU-17, "FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .

Cowl top cover (right); Refer to EI-23, "COWL TOP" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; EM-17, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to ATC-138, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower). Refer to CO-14, "
RADIATOR" .
Engine Room
1. Disconnect heater hose from vehicle-side, and fit a plug onto hose end to prevent engine coolant leak.
2. Disconnect grounding cable (between vehicle to left bank cylinder head).
3. Disconnect battery positive cable harness at vehicle side and temporarily fasten it on engine.
4. Disconnect A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope. Refer to ATC-138, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness connectors shown in the fig- ure.
6. Disconnect two body ground cables.
7. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect fuel feed hose (with damper) and EVAP hose. Refer to EM-45, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL
TUBE"
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hoses to prevent fuel leak.
9. Remove reservoir tank of power steering oil pump and piping from vehicle, and temporarily secure them on engine. Refer to PS-31, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
CAUTION:
When temporarily securing, keep the reservoir tank upright to avoid a fluid leak.
Passenger Room Side
Follow procedure below to disconnect engine room harness connectors at passenger room side, and tempo-
rarily secure them on engine.
SBIA0472E

EM-118
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
Outline
At first, remove the engine, the transmission assembly, the transfer assembly and the front final drive assem-
bly with front suspension member downward. Then separate the engine, the transmission assembly, the trans-
fer and the front final drive assembly.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-99, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Disconnect both battery terminals. Refer to SC-4, "
BATTERY" .
4. Remove the following parts:

Engine cover; Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .

Front road wheel and tires

Front and rear engine undercover

Front cross bar; Refer to FSU-17, "FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .

Cowl top cover (right); Refer to EI-23, "COWL TOP" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; EM-17, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to ATC-138, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower). Refer to CO-14, "
RADIATOR" .
Engine Room
1. Disconnect heater hose from vehicle-side, and fit a plug onto hose end to prevent engine coolant leak.
2. Disconnect grounding cable (between vehicle to left bank cylinder head).
3. Disconnect battery positive cable harness at vehicle side and temporarily fasten it on engine.
4. Disconnect A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope. Refer to ATC-138, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness connectors shown in the fig- ure.
6. Disconnect two body ground cables.
7. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect fuel feed hose (with damper) and EVAP hose. Refer to EM-45, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL
TUBE"
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hoses to prevent fuel leak.
9. Remove reservoir tank of power steering oil pump and piping from vehicle, and temporarily secure them on engine. Refer to PS-31, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
CAUTION:
When temporarily securing, keep the reservoir tank upright to avoid a fluid leak.
Passenger Room Side
Follow procedure below to disconnect engine room harness connectors at passenger room side, and tempo-
rarily secure them on engine.
SBIA0472E

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-123
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Disassembly and AssemblyABS004XH
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle, and separate transmission assembly, transfer assembly
(AWD models), front final drive assembly (AWD models) and front suspension member from the engine.
Refer to EM-112, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-26, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST" .
3. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST] to right side of cylinder block.

Use a spacer to the engine rear side.
1. Cylinder block 2. Reinforcement plate 3. Drive plate
4. Rear oil seal retainer 5. Cover 6. Gasket
7. Knock sensor 8. Oil jet 9. Thrust bearing
10. Pilot converter 11. Main bearing 12. Crankshaft
13. Crankshaft key 14. Main bearing cap 15. Main bearing cap bolt
16. Main bearing beam 17. Baffle plate (2WD model) 18. Top ring
19. Second ring 20. Oil ring 21. Piston
22. Piston pin 23. Snap ring 24. Connecting rod
25. Connecting rod bearing 26. Connecting rod bearing cap 27. Connecting rod bolt
1. Cylinder block 2. Gasket 3. Water connector
4. Gasket 5. Cylinder block heater 6. Connector protector cap
PBIC2614E
SBIA0503E

EM-128
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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18. Remove main bearing beam.
19. Remove main bearing caps.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop main bearing, and to scratch the sur-
face.

Using main bearing cap bolts, remove main bearing cap while
shaking it back-and-forth.
20. Remove crankshaft.
21. Remove main bearings and thrust bearings from cylinder block and main bearing caps. CAUTION:

Be careful not to drop main bearing, and to scratch the surface.

Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
22. Remove oil jet.
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to remove any foreign material.
CAUTION:
Use a goggles to protect your eye.
2. Install each plug to cylinder block as shown in the figure.

Apply sealant to the thread of water drain plugs “A”, “B” and
“C”.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .

Apply sealant to the thread of plugs “D” and “E”.
Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or
equivalent. Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL
PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .

Apply sealant to the thread of plug “F”.
Use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to GI-
48, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS" .
NOTE:
For Canada, “F” in the figure is not plug but block heater.
Refer to EM-122, "
Components" .

Replace washers with new one.
PBIC0881E
EMQ0195D
PBIC2610E

ENGINE ASSEMBLY EM-241
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Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-789, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-37, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Disconnect both battery terminal. Refer to SC-4, "
BATTERY" .
4. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transmission. CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.

Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
5. Remove the following parts:

Hood assembly; Refer to BL-13, "HOOD" .

Engine cover; Refer to EM-172, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .

Front and rear engine undercover

Air duct (inlet), air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-176, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR
DUCT" .

Drive belts; Refer to EM-173, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Radiator and radiator hoses (upper and lower); Refer to CO-41, "RADIATOR" .

Front road wheels and tires
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
2. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
3. Disconnect ground cable from exhaust manifold cover to vehicle.
4. Disconnect vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
5. Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to ATC-138, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
6. Remove A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope. Refer to AT C -
140, "Components" .
Engine Room RH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose and EVAP hose. Refer to EM-192, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hose to prevent fuel leak.
2. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
3. Disconnect ground cable from exhaust manifold cover to vehicle.
4. Disconnect vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
5. Disconnect reservoir tank of power steering oil pump from engine, and move it aside for easier work. CAUTION:
When temporarily securing, keep reservoir tank upright to avoid a fluid leak.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-6, "FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
2. Disconnect power steering oil pump from engine. Move it from its location and secure with a rope for eas- ier work. Refer to PS-33, "
Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)" .
3. Remove A/T fluid cooler tube. Refer to AT- 2 7 0 , "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
5. Remove RH and LH transverse link mounting bolts and nuts. Refer to FSU-14, "
TRANSVERSE LINK" .
6. Disconnect stabilizer connecting rod lower. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
7. Remove A/T control rod at control device assembly side. Then temporarily secure it on transmission, so that it does not sag. Refer to AT- 2 3 3 , "
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM" .

EM-246
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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Disassembly and AssemblyABS006IU
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transmission surface. When using differ-
ent type of engine stand, note with difference in steps and etc.
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member, transmission and front final drive from engine. Refer to EM-240, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the parts that may restrict installation of engine to widely use engine stand. NOTE:
The procedure is described assuming that you use widely use engine holding the surface, to which trans-
mission is installed.
a. Remove drive plate.

Holding ring gear with ring gear stopper (SST).

Loosen mounting bolts diagonally order.
CAUTION:

Do not disassemble drive plate.

Do not place drive plate with signal plate facing down.

When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or
scratch it.

Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.
b. Remove engine rear plate.
3. Lift engine with hoist to install it onto widely use engine stand. CAUTION:
Use engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 240kg (529 lb) or more] large enough for
supporting the engine weight.

If the load capacity of stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the
potential risk of overturning stand.
–Intake manifolds (upper and lower); Refer to EM-178, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
–Exhaust manifold; Refer to EM-182, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST" .
–Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly; Refer to EM-192, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
–A/C compressor; Refer to ATC-140, "Components" .
–Ignition coil; Refer to EM-189, "IGNITION COIL" .
13. Piston pin 14. Connecting rod bearing 15. Connecting rod bearing cap
16. Block heater protector 17. Connector cap 18. Cylinder block heater
19. Gasket 20. Main bearing cap 21. Thrust bearing
22. Main bearing 23. Rear plate 24. Crankshaft
25. Pilot convertor 26. Drive plate 27. Thrust bearing
28. Side bolt 29. Reinforcement plate 30. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
31. O-ring 32. Rear oil seal 33. Rear oil seal retainer
PBIC1656E
PBIC2367E