air filter INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Owner's Guide
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MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
NOTE:
(1) If  towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fluid (A/T, trans-
fer)/oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.  Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J
ATF  will  cause  deterioration  in  driveability  and  automatic  transmission  durability,  and  may  damage  the  automatic  transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2NLS0007D
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found 
      damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
*  Maintenance  items  and  intervals  with  “*”  are  recommended  by  INFINITI  for  reliable  vehicle  operation.  The  owner  need  not  perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-4
,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models)I IIIMA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I I I IMA-29
In-cabin microfilter R RATC-134
Climate controlled seat filterRSE-171
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference 
Section - 
Page or - 
Content Title Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, 
whichever 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
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or - 
Content Title Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, whichever 
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-14
,
MA-22
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-18,
MA-25
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-21,
MA-28
Fuel lines I* I*MA-18,
MA-25
Fuel filter NOTE (2)—
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-15
,
MA-22
Engine oil RRRRRRRRMA-18,
MA-25
Engine oil filter [Use part No. 
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),  
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE) or 
equivalent.]RRRR R RRRMA-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 (4)EM-93, "
Va l v e  
Clearance", EM-
222, "Va l v e  
Clearance" 
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MA-18
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE)
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Checking Fuel LinesNLS0007K
Inspect fuel lines, filler cap and tank for improper attachment, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterNLS0007L
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The  viscous  paper  type  filter  does  not  need  cleaning  between  replacement  intervals.  Refer  to MA-7,
"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE" .
Changing Engine OilNLS0007M
WAR NING :
Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
Prolonged  and  repeated  contact  with  used  engine  oil  may  cause  skin  cancer;  try  to  avoid  direct
skin  contact  with  used  engine  oil.  If  skin  contact  is  made,  wash  thoroughly  with  soap  or  hand
cleaner as soon as possible. 
1. Warm up the engine, and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE
OIL LEAKAGE" .
2. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Loosen oil filler cap.
4. Remove  mounting  bolts,  and  then  pull  down  the  rear  of  front
engine under cover (1) and secure it using clip.
5. Remove drain plug (2) and then drain engine oil.
6. Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to EM-29, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
7. Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Engine oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit:   (US qt, lmp qt)
SMA803A
KBIA3593J
Oil pan drain plug:
 : 34.3 Nꞏm (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.7 (5, 4-1/8)
Without oil filter change 4.4 (4-5/8, 3-7/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul)5.4 (5-3/4, 4-3/4) 
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)
MA-25
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA
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4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-40, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Fuel LinesNLS0007T
Inspect  fuel  lines,  fuel  filler  cap  and  fuel  tank  for  improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterNLS0007U
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The  viscous  paper  type  filter  does  not  need  cleaning  between  replacement  intervals.  Refer  to MA-7,
"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE" .
Changing Engine OilNLS0007V
WAR NING :
Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
Prolonged  and  repeated  contact  with  used  engine  oil  may  cause  skin  cancer;  try  to  avoid  direct
skin  contact  with  used  engine  oil.  If  skin  contact  is  made,  wash  thoroughly  with  soap  or  hand
cleaner as soon as possible. 
1. Warm up engine, put vehicle horizontally and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer
to LU-26, "
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE" .
2. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
3. Loosen oil filler cap.
4. Remove mounting bolts, and then pull down the rear of front engine undercover and secure it using clip.
5. Remove drain plug and then drain engine oil.
6. Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to EM-187, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.Air relief plug:
 : 1.2 Nꞏm (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
SMA803A
PBIC0993E
Oil pan drain plug:
 : 34.3 Nꞏm (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb) 
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SE-124
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Work FlowNIS0027M
1. Check the symptom and customer's requests.
2. Understand the outline of system. Refer to SE-113, "
System Description" .
3. Perform the preliminary check. Refer toSE-124, "
Preliminary Check" .
4. According to the trouble diagnosis chart, repair or replace the cause of the malfunction. Refer to SE-125,
"Trouble Diagnoses Symptom Chart" .
5. Does climate controlled seat operate normally? YES: GO TO 6, NO: GO TO 4.
6. INSPECTION END.
Preliminary CheckNIS0027N
1. CHECK DUCT AND FILTER
Check the following.
Is that there no foreign body in the blower motor filter.
Is that there no foreign body in the duct.
OK or NG
OK >> Preliminary check is OK.
NG >> The foreign body is removed.
21 GR/LSeat cushion thermal electric 
device sensor groundIgnition switch ON 0 
22 GR/RSeat cushion thermal electric 
device sensor signalBlower motor operated 0.5 – 4
Ignition switch OFF 0
23 L/RSeatback thermal electric 
device sensor signalBlower motor operated 0.5 – 4
Ignition switch OFF 0
24 LSeatback thermal electric 
device sensor groundIgnition switch ON 0 TerminalWire 
ColorItem ConditionVoltage (V)
(Approx)