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3. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-15, "HOOD" .
4. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-14, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
5. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
6. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
7. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
8. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
9. Remove air duct from air cleaner case. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
10. Remove  stabilizer  clamp,  and  then  obtain  the  space  under  the oil pan (lower) by lowering the stabilizer.
Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
NOTE:
If the oil pan (upper) is removed, this procedure is not necessary.
11. Install engine slinger to sling engine assembly for positioning. Refer to EM-113, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
12. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
13. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
14. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
15. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
16. Remove idler pulley and bracket assembly. Refer to EM-64, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
17. Disconnect oil cooler water hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt.  Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
18. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove A/T fluid cooler tube.  Refer to AT- 2 7 1 ,   "
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY" .
19. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
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.
20. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to LU-10, "
OIL FILTER" .
21. Remove oil cooler, as necessary. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL COOLER" .
22. Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to
remove.Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 Nꞏm (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
When removing oil pan (lower) only, steps 2 to 6 are not necessary. Perform step 25 after completing step 7. 
1. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
2. Remove front tire.
3. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-15, "
HOOD" .
4. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-14, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
5. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
6. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
7. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
8. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
9. Remove air duct from air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
10. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
11. Remove front drive shaft (RH and LH). Refer to FA X - 8 ,   "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
12. Remove side shaft. Refer to FFD-13, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
13. Install engine slinger to sling engine assembly for positioning. Refer to EM-113, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
14. Remove front suspension member. Refer to Refer to FSU-23, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
15. Remove  engine  mounting  bracket,  engine  mounting  bracket  (lower)  and  insulator.  Refer  to EM-113,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
16. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
17. Remove oil filter and oil filter bracket. Refer to LU-12, "
OIL FILTER BRACKET (AWD)" .
18. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
19. Remove idler pulley and bracket. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
20. Disconnect oil cooler water hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt.  Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
21. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove A/T fluid cooler tube.  Refer to AT- 2 7 1 ,   "
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY" .
22. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-13, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
23. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
24. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
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.
25. Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:Slinger bolts:
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Refer to GI-11, "Components"  for symbol marks in the figure.
Removal and InstallationNBS004OR
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Disconnect harness connector from mass air flow sensor.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose and PCV hose. 
4. Remove  air  duct  (inlet),  air  cleaner  case  and  mass  air  flow  sensor  assembly,  air  duct  and  resonator
assembly disconnecting their joints.
Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
5. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case, as necessary.
CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor with following cares.
Do not shock it.
Do not disassemble it.
Do not touch its sensor.
1. Air cleaner filter 2. Holder 3. Air duct (inlet)
4. Air cleaner case 5. Mounting rubber 6. Resonator
7. Mass air flow sensor 8. O-ring 9. Air duct and resonator assembly
10. Vacuum hose 11. PCV hose
A. To electric throttle control actuator B. To rocker cover (left bank) C. To VIAS control solenoid valve
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6. Remove resonator in fender lifting front fender protector (LH). Refer to EI-20, "FENDER PROTECTOR" .
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Inspect air duct and resonator assembly for crack or tear.
If anything found, replace air duct and resonator assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterNBS004OS
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (LH). Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Unhook  clips  (1)  and  remove  holder  (3)  from  air  cleaner  case
(2).
3. Remove air cleaner filter (2) from air cleaner case (1).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Install the air cleaner filter by aligning the seal with the notch of air cleaner case.
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A
A/C air flow  ...................................................... ATC-37
A/C component layout  ..................................... ATC-25
A/C compressor mounting  ...........  ATC-155, ATC-158, 
ATC-159
, ATC-160, ATC-162, ATC-164, ATC-165, 
ATC-167
, ATC-168, ATC-169
A/C compressor precaution  ............................. ATC-12
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-16
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-33
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C)  .............. ATC-111
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-168
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution  ........ ATC-6
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure  .......  
ATC-151
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools  ... ATC-17
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution  ...  
ATC-13
A/C lubricant (R134a)  ...................................... ATC-26
A/C lubrication oil  ........................................... ATC-174
A/C operational check ...................................... ATC-64
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C)  ........  ATC-55, ATC-111
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-174
A/C system description (auto A/C) ................... ATC-29
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C)  .................... ATC-40
A/C, A - Wiring diagram  ................................... ATC-46
A/T fluid checking  ......................  AT-13, AT-53, MA-29
A/T fluid cooler cleaning  ....................................  AT-14
A/T fluid replacement  ............................. AT-12, MA-31
A/T fluid temperature sensor  ...........................  AT-135
A/T IND - Wiring diagram ....................................  DI-57
A/T self-diagnoses  ...............................  AT-92, AT-103
A/T shift lock system  ........................................  AT-229
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram  ............  AT-230
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................  AT-44
Accelerator control system  ...............................  ACC-3
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor  ........  EC-626, 
EC-633
, EC-647, EC-1358, EC-1365, EC-1379
Accelerator pedal released position learning  ....  EC-95, 
EC-806
AF1B1-Wiring diagram  ......  EC-249, EC-258, EC-267, 
EC-277
, EC-657, EC-972, EC-981, EC-990, EC-1000, 
EC-1389
AF1B2-Wiring diagram  ......  EC-251, EC-260, EC-269, 
EC-279
, EC-659, EC-974, EC-983, EC-992, EC-1002, 
EC-1391
AF1HB1-Wiring diagram  .................... EC-183, EC-905
AF1HB2-Wiring diagram  .................... EC-185, EC-907
Air bag  ..............................................................  SRS-3
Air bag precautions  ........................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct(VK45DE) ...................  EM-177
Air cleaner and air duct(VQ35DE)  ....................  EM-17
Air cleaner filter replacement  ............................  MA-25
Air cleaner filter replacement(VQ35DE)  ...........  MA-18
Air cleaner filter(VQ35DE)  ................................  EM-18
Air conditioner cut control  .................... EC-35, EC-745
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor  ......  EC-205, 
EC-214
, EC-927, EC-936
Air fuel ratio sensor 1  .........  EC-246, EC-256, EC-265, EC-274
, EC-655, EC-969, EC-979, EC-988, EC-997, 
EC-1387
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 heater  .............  EC-182, EC-904
Air mix. door motor  .........................  ATC-83, ATC-141
Alternator  ........................................................... SC-23
Ambient sensor  .............................  ATC-113, ATC-126
Angular tightening application  .............................  EM-6
Angular tightening application(VK45DE)  ........  EM-164
APPS1 - Wiring diagram  .................  EC-628, EC-1360
APPS2 - Wiring diagram  .................  EC-635, EC-1367
APPS3 - Wiring diagram  .................  EC-649, EC-1381
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram  ...............  EC-587, EC-1313
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram  ..............  EC-570, EC-1296
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram  ..............  EC-708, EC-1450
ASCD  ..................................................  EC-36, EC-746
ASCD (automatic speed control device)  ...........  ACS-3
ASCIND - Wiring diagram  ...............  EC-715, EC-1457
AT indicator lamp  ................................................  DI-56
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram  .............  ATC-46
Auto amp  ...................................................... ATC-125
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror  ..........  GW-71, GW-72
Automatic amplifier  ...........  ATC-53, ATC-66, ATC-125
Automatic transmission fluid replacement  ........  MA-32
AWD - Wiring diagram  .......................................  TF-17
Axle  ...................................................................  MA-37
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Back-up lamp  ................................................... LT-246
Basic inspection  ..................................  EC-77, EC-788
Battery  .................................................................  SC-4
Battery current sensor  .......  EC-537, EC-543, EC-549, 
EC-555
, EC-1263, EC-1269, EC-1275, EC-1281
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester  .......... SC-28
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester(Battery)  SC-7
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester(Starting 
system)  .............................................................. SC-13
BCM (Body control module) ..............................  BCS-3
Block heater(VK45DE)  ....................................  EM-249
Block heater(VQ35DE)  ...................................  EM-123
Blower motor  ...................................  ATC-89, ATC-132
Blower unit  .................................................... ATC-130
Brake fluid level  ................................................  MA-35
Brake hydraulic line  ........................................... BR-12
Brake inspection  ............................................... MA-36
Brake lines and cables inspection  ....................  MA-35
Brake pedal  ..........................................................  BR-6
Brake switch  ...................................  EC-598, EC-1329
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram  ..............  EC-600, EC-1331
Bulb specifications  ........................................... LT-315
Bumper, front  ......................................................  EI-11
Bumper, rear  .......................................................  EI-14
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Camshaft inspection(VK45DE)  .......................  EM-216
Camshaft inspection(VQ35DE)  .........................  EM-86
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)   EC-383, EC-1106
Camshaft(VK45DE)  ........................................  EM-215 
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Electronic ignition (EI) system  ............. EC-33, EC-743
Engine control module (ECM) .......... EC-496, EC-1215
Engine control system diagram  ........... EC-30, EC-740
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS)  ...  EC-226, 
EC-238
, EC-948, EC-961
Engine coolant(VK45DE)  ..................................  CO-40
Engine coolant(VQ35DE)  .................................  CO-11
Engine oil filter replacement  .............................  MA-26
Engine oil filter replacement(VQ35DE)  .............  MA-19
Engine oil precautions  ..........................................  GI-8
Engine oil replacement(VQ35DE) .....................  MA-18
Engine oil(VK45DE)  ...........................................  LU-26
Engine oil(VQ35DE)  ............................................ LU-7
Engine removal(VK45DE) ...............................  EM-244
Engine removal(VQ35DE)  ..............................  EM-113
Engine room cover ............................................  EM-14
Engine room cover(VK45DE)  .........................  EM-173
ETC1 - Wiring diagram  .................... EC-614, EC-1345
ETC2 - Wiring diagram  .................... EC-609, EC-1340
ETC3 - Wiring diagram  .................... EC-620, EC-1352
EVAP canister ...................................... EC-42, EC-752
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve  ....  
EC-412
, EC-420, EC-1132, EC-1140
EVAP canister vent control valve ...... EC-427, EC-434, 
EC-1147
, EC-1154
EVAP control system (small leak) diagnosis  ..  EC-403, 
EC-466
, EC-1124, EC-1185
EVAP control system pressure sensor  ...........  EC-440, 
EC-443
, EC-450, EC-1160, EC-1163, EC-1170
EVAP control system purge flow monitoring diagnosis   
EC-398
, EC-1119
EVAP vapor lines inspection .................  MA-21, MA-28
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system  . EC-39, EC-749
Evaporator  ..................................................... ATC-168
Exhaust manifold(VK45DE)  ............................  EM-183
Exhaust system  ...................................................  EX-3
Exhaust system inspection  .....................  EX-3, MA-29
Expansion valve ............................................. ATC-169
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F/FOG - Wiring diagram  ................................... LT-197
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram  ................ EC-686, EC-1428
Final drive pre-inspection ..................  FFD-16, RFD-19
Final drive removal and installation  ..  FFD-13, RFD-16
Floor trim .............................................................  EI-50
Flow charts  .........................................................  GI-28
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T)  ........................  AT-135
Fluorescent leak detector  .............................. ATC-170
FPCM - Wiring diagram  ................... EC-527, EC-1253
Freeze frame data  ............................... EC-59, EC-770
Front brake solenoid valve .................  AT-151, AT-153
Front bumper  ......................................................  EI-11
Front combination lamp removal and installation  LT-76
Front door  .............................  BL-190, BL-196, GW-63
Front passenger air bag ..................................  SRS-42
Front seat belt  ....................................................  SB-30
Front seat belt pre-tensioner .....  SB-2, SRS-3, SRS-47
Front washer  ......................................................  WW-4
Front wiper  .........................................................  WW-4
FTS - Wiring diagram  .......................................  AT-136
FTTS - Wiring diagram  ....  EC-345, EC-350, EC-1068, 
EC-1073
Fuel cut control (at no load high engine speed)   EC-34, 
EC-744
Fuel filter replacement .........................................  FL-4
Fuel gauge  ............................................................  DI-5
Fuel injection system (Bank 1)  .........  EC-321, EC-332, 
EC-1044
, EC-1055
Fuel injection system (Bank 2)  .........  EC-321, EC-332, 
EC-1044
, EC-1055
Fuel injector  ...................................................  EC-1420
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VK45DE)  ..............  EM-193
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VQ35DE)  ................  EM-45
Fuel level sensor   EC-475, EC-477, EC-479, EC-1194, 
EC-1196
, EC-1198
Fuel line inspection  ..................................  FL-3, MA-25
Fuel line inspection(VQ35DE)  ..........................  MA-18
Fuel precautions  ...................................................  GI-6
Fuel pressure check  ...........................  EC-98, EC-809
Fuel pressure release  .........................  EC-98, EC-809
Fuel pump  .......................................  EC-685, EC-1427
Fuel pump and gauge ..........................................  FL-4
Fuel pump control module  ..............  EC-525, EC-1251
Fuel pump dropping resistor  ...........  EC-525, EC-1251
Fuel system  .........................................................  FL-3
Fuel tank  ............................................................  FL-10
Fuel tank temperature sensor  ..........  EC-343, EC-349, 
EC-1066
, EC-1072
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve  .............  EC-42, EC-752
FUELB1 - Wiring diagram   EC-323, EC-334, EC-1046, 
EC-1057
FUELB2 - Wiring diagram   EC-325, EC-336, EC-1048, 
EC-1059
Fuse  ..................................................................  PG-17
Fuse and fusible link box  ................................  PG-112
Fusible link  ........................................................  PG-17
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Gauges  .................................................................  DI-5
Generator ........................................................... SC-23
Generator - See Alternator  ................................ SC-23
Glass ........................  GW-11, GW-61, GW-63, GW-67
Grille - See Exterior  ............................................  EI-16
Ground distribution  ........................................... PG-46
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H/LAMP - Wiring diagram  .......................  LT-13
, LT-48
Harness connector ..........................................  PG-102
Harness layout  ..................................................  PG-63
Hazard warning lamp  .......................................  LT-211
Headlamp removal and installation  ....................  LT-76
Headlining - See Roof trim ..................................  EI-52
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1)  ....  EC-286, EC-297, 
EC-310
, EC-1009, EC-1020, EC-1033
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2)  ....  EC-286, EC-297,  
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within
the range shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
NOTE:
When checking the engine oil level, insert oil level gauge with its
tip aligned with oil level gauge guide on cylinder head. (In figure,
air cleaner case and air duct are removed.)
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE
Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
If  engine  oil  becomes  turbid  and  white,  it  is  highly  probable  that  it  is  contaminated  with  engine  coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for engine oil leakage around the following areas:
Oil pans (lower and upper)
Oil pan drain plug
Oil pressure switch
Oil filter
Oil filter bracket (AWD models)
Oil cooler
Water pump cover
Chain tensioner cover
Intake valve timing control cover and intake valve timing control solenoid valve
Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)
Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 15 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within
the range shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE
Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that  it  is  contaminated  with  engine  coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following area.
Oil pan
Oil pan drain plug
Oil pressure switch
Oil filter
Intake valve timing control cover
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
Front cover
Chain tensioner cover
Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WAR NING :
Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
Oil pressure check should be done in “Parking position”.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-26, "
ENGINE OIL LEVEL" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
3. Disconnect  harness  connector  at  oil  pressure  switch,  and
remove oil pressure switch using deep socket (commercial ser-
vice tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.
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PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools  ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  ....................................... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance  ....................... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE  ....................................... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance  ....................... 7
Schedule 1  ............................................................... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE  ............... 9
Schedule 2  ............................................................. 10
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ................................................................ 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE  .............. 11
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS  ...... 12
Fluids and Lubricants  ............................................. 12
SAE Viscosity Number  ........................................... 13
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL  .................................... 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio  ......................... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ......... 14
Checking Drive Belts  .............................................. 14
Drive Belts Tension Adjustment  ............................. 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL 
PUMP BELT  ........................................................ 15
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT  ................................. 15
Changing Engine Coolant  ...................................... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT  ......................... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT  ........................ 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 18
Changing Air Cleaner Filter  .................................... 18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 18
Changing Engine Oil  .............................................. 18
Changing Oil Filter  ................................................. 19
REMOVAL  ........................................................
... 19
INSTALLATION  ................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION  ............... 20
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type)  ..... 20
REMOVAL  ........................................................
... 20INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL  ....................... 21
INSTALLATION  ................................................... 21
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines  .................................. 21
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)  ......... 22
Checking Drive Belts  .............................................. 22
Tension Adjustment  .............................................
... 22
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 22
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 22
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT  ......................... 23
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM  ......................... 24
Checking Fuel Lines  ............................................ ... 25
Changing Air Cleaner Filter  .................................... 25
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE  ..................................... 25
Changing Engine Oil ............................................
... 25
Changing Oil Filter  .................................................. 26
REMOVAL  ........................................................
... 26
INSTALLATION  ................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 27
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ...... 27
REMOVAL  ........................................................
... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL  ....................... 27
INSTALLATION  ................................................... 28
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines  .................................. 28
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE  ................... 29
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 29
Checking A/T Fluid  ................................................. 29
Changing A/T Fluid  ................................................. 31
Checking Transfer Fluid  ......................................... 31
Changing Transfer Fluid  ......................................... 32
Checking Propeller Shaft  ........................................ 32
Checking Differential Gear Oil  ................................ 32
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................ 33
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type)  ............. 33
REMOVAL  ........................................................
... 33
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT  ..................... 33
Tire Rotation  ........................................................... 35
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks  .................. 35
Checking Brake Lines and Cables  ......................... 35
Changing Brake Fluid  ............................................. 35
Checking Disc Brake  .............................................. 36 
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MA-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Schedule 1NLS0007C
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference 
Section - 
Page or - 
Content Title Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.50
(12)
611 . 2 5
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
24
Drive belts NOTE (1)MA-14
,
MA-22
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R]MA-18,
MA-25
EVAP vapor linesI*MA-21,
MA-28
Fuel linesI*MA-18,
MA-25
Fuel filter NOTE (3)—
Engine coolant NOTE (4)MA-15
,
MA-22
Engine oil R R RRRRR RMA-18,
MA-25
Engine oil filter [Use part No. 
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),  
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE) 
or equivalent.]R R RRRRR RMA-19
,
MA-26
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-20,
MA-27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)EM-93, "Valve Clear-
ance", EM-
222, "Va l v e  
Clearance"
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference 
Section - 
Page or - 
Content Title Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-14
,
MA-22
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R]MA-18,
MA-25
EVAP vapor linesI*MA-21,
MA-28
Fuel linesI*MA-18,
MA-25
Fuel filter NOTE (3)—
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R*MA-15
,
MA-22
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-18,
MA-25
Engine oil filter [Use part No. 
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),  
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE) 
or equivalent.]R R RRRRRRMA-19
,
MA-26