instrument panel INFINITI FX35 2005 Workshop Manual

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-123
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ECM Harness Connector Terminal LayoutABS006KV
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueABS006KW
PREPARATION
1. ECM is located behind the passenger side instrument lower
panel. For this inspection, remove passenger side instrument
lower panel.
2. Remove ECM harness connector.
3. When disconnecting ECM harness connector, loosen it with levers as far as they will go as shown in the figure.
4. Connect a break-out box (SST) and Y-cable adapter (SST) between the ECM and ECM harness connector.

Use extreme care not to touch 2 pins at one time.

Data is for comparison and may not be exact.
ECM INSPECTION TABLE
Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
Pulse signal is measured by CONSULT-II.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECMs transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
PBIB1192E
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COLOR ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
1 B ECM ground [Engine is running]

Idle speedBody ground
2R/L A/F sensor 1 heater
(bank 1) [Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speed Approximately 5V
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM EC-745
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEMPFP:00028
IntroductionABS00E47
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system, which detects malfunctions related to engine sensors or actua-
tors. The ECM also records various emission-related diagnostic information including:
The above information can be checked using procedures listed in the table below.
× : Applicable —: Not applicable
*: When DTC and 1st trip DTC simultaneously appear on the display, they cannot be clearly distinguished from each other.
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the instrument panel lights up when the same malfunction is detected
in two consecutive trips (Two trip detection logic), or when the ECM enters fail-safe mode. (Refer to EC-799
.)
Two Trip Detection LogicABS00E48
When a malfunction is detected for the first time, 1st trip DTC and 1st trip Freeze Frame data are stored in the
ECM memory. The MIL will not light up at this stage. <1st trip>
If the same malfunction is detected again during the next drive, the DTC and Freeze Frame data are stored in
the ECM memory, and the MIL lights up. The MIL lights up at the same time when the DTC is stored. <2nd
trip> The “trip” in the “Two Trip Detection Logic” means a driving mode in which self-diagnosis is performed
during vehicle operation. Specific on board diagnostic items will cause the ECM to light up or blink the MIL,
and store DTC and Freeze Frame data, even in the 1st trip, as shown below.
× : Applicable —: Not applicable
When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM cannot warn the driver by lighting up MIL when there is
malfunction on engine control system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and part of ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected as
NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the driver that engine control system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open by means
of operating fail-safe function.
Emission-related diagnostic information Diagnostic service
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Service $03 of SAE J1979
Freeze Frame data Service $02 of SAE J1979
System Readiness Test (SRT) code Service $01 of SAE J1979
1st Trip Diagnostic Trouble Code (1st Trip DTC) Service $07 of SAE J1979
1st Trip Freeze Frame data
Test values and Test limits Service $06 of SAE J1979
Calibration ID Service $09 of SAE J1979
DTC 1st trip DTC Freeze Frame
data 1st trip Freeze
Frame data SRT code SRT status Test value
CONSULT-II ×× × × ×× —
GST ×× × —×××
ECM ××*— — — ×—
Items MIL DTC 1st trip DTC
1st trip 2nd trip 1st trip
displaying 2nd trip
displaying 1st trip
displaying 2nd trip
display- ing
Blinking Lighting
up Blinking Lighting
up
Misfire (Possible three way cata-
lyst damage) — DTC: P0300 -
P0308 is being detected ×
———— — ×—
Misfire (Possible three way cata-
lyst damage) — DTC: P0300 -
P0308 is being detected ——
×—— ×——
One trip detection diagnoses
(Refer to EC-746
.) —
×—— ×———
Except above — — — ×— ×× —

EC-760
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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The following data are cleared when the ECM memory is erased.
–Diagnostic trouble codes
–1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
–Freeze frame data
–1st trip freeze frame data
–System readiness test (SRT) codes
–Test values
Actual work procedures are explained using a DTC as an example. Be careful so that not only the DTC, but all
of the data listed above, are cleared from the ECM memory during work procedures.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)ABS00E4A
DESCRIPTION
The MIL is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON with- out the engine running. This is a bulb check.
If the MIL does not light up, refer to DI-42, "
WARNING LAMPS" ,
or see EC-1393
.
2. When the engine is started, the MIL should go off. If the MIL remains on, the on board diagnostic system has
detected an engine system malfunction.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM EC-763
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How to Erase Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results)
1. Set ECM in Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic results). Refer to EC-762, "How to Set Diagnostic
Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results)" .
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for more than 10 seconds. The emission-related diagnostic information has been erased from the backup memory in the ECM.
3. Fully release the accelerator pedal, and confirm the DTC 0000 is displayed.
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE I — BULB CHECK
In this mode, the MIL on the instrument panel should stay ON. If it remains OFF, check the bulb. Refer to DI-
42, "WARNING LAMPS" or see EC-1393 .
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE I — MALFUNCTION WARNING
These DTC numbers are clarified in Diagnostic Test Mode II (SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS)
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE II — SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
In this mode, the DTC and 1st trip DTC are indicated by the number of blinks of the MIL as shown below.
The DTC and 1st trip DTC are displayed at the same time. If the MIL does not illuminate in diagnostic test
mode I (Malfunction warning), all displayed items are 1st trip DTCs. If only one code is displayed when the MIL
illuminates in diagnostic test mode II (SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS), it is a DTC; if two or more codes are
displayed, they may be either DTCs or 1st trip DTCs. DTC No. is same as that of 1st trip DTC. These uniden-
tified codes can be identified by using the CONSULT-II or GST. A DTC will be used as an example for how to
read a code.
A particular trouble code can be identified by the number of four-digit numeral flashes. The “zero” is indicated
by the number of ten flashes. The length of time the 1,000th-digit numeral flashes on and off is 1.2 seconds
consisting of an ON (0.6-second) - OFF (0.6-second) cycle.
The 100th-digit numeral and lower digit numerals consist of a 0.3-second ON and 0.3-second OFF cycle.
A change from one digit numeral to another occurs at an interval of 1.0-second OFF. In other words, the later
numeral appears on the display 1.3 seconds after the former numeral has disappeared.
A change from one trouble code to another occurs at an interval of 1.8-second OFF.
In this way, all the detected malfunctions are classified by their DTC numbers. The DTC 0000 refers to no mal-
function. (See EC-707, "
INDEX FOR DTC" )
How to Erase Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-Diagnostic Results)
The DTC can be erased from the back up memory in the ECM by depressing accelerator pedal. Refer to EC-
763, "How to Erase Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results)" .

If the battery is disconnected, the DTC will be lost from the backup memory within 24 hours.
MIL Condition
ON When the malfunction is detected.
OFF No malfunction.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-813
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ECM Harness Connector Terminal LayoutABS007I5
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueABS007I6
PREPARATION
1. ECM is located behind the passenger side instrument lower
panel. For this inspection, remove passenger side instrument
lower panel.
2. Remove ECM harness connector.
3. When disconnecting ECM harness connector, loosen it with levers as far as they will go as shown at right.
4. Connect a break-out box (SST) and Y-cable adapter (SST) between the ECM and ECM harness connector.

Use extreme care not to touch 2 pins at one time.

Data is for comparison and may not be exact.
ECM INSPECTION TABLE
Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
Pulse signal is measured by CONSULT-II.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECMs transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
PBIB1192E
PBIB1505E
PBIB1512E
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NO. WIRE
COLOR ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
1 B ECM ground [Engine is running]

Idle speedBody ground

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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
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CONTENTS
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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 3
Precautions for Work ........................................... ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 4
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 4
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 4
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 5
Work Flow ........................................................... ..... 5
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ................................ ..... 5
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE .. ..... 6
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ...... ..... 6
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ................................................. ..... 6
REPAIR THE CAUSE ...................................... ..... 6
CONFIRM THE REPAIR .................................. ..... 7
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ...... ..... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................... ..... 7
CENTER CONSOLE ........................................ ..... 7
DOORS ............................................................ ..... 7
TRUNK ............................................................. ..... 8
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ................................ ..... 8
SEATS .............................................................. ..... 8
UNDERHOOD .................................................. ..... 8
Diagnostic Worksheet ......................................... ..... 9
CLIP AND FASTENER .......................................... ....11
Clip and Fastener ................................................ .... 11
FRONT BUMPER .................................................. ... 14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FRONT
FILLET MOLDING ASSEMBLY ....................... ... 16
REAR BUMPER .................................................... ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF REAY BUMPER FASCIA ............................................
... 19
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR
BUMPER CLOSING ......................................... ... 20
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DRAFTER
GUARD ............................................................ ... 20
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR FIL-
LET MOLDING ASSEMBLY ............................. ... 21
FRONT GRILLE ..................................................... ... 22
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 22
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 22
COWL TOP ............................................................ ... 23
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 23
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 23
FENDER PROTECTOR ......................................... ... 24
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 24
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 24
DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING .................................. ... 25
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 25
FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING ............... ... 25
REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING ................. ... 25
DOOR OUTSIDE LOWER MOLDING ................... ... 26
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 26
FRONT AND REAR DOOR OUTSIDE LOWER
MOLDING ......................................................... ... 26
DOOR PARTING SEAL ......................................... ... 27
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 27
CENTER MUD GUARD ......................................... ... 28
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 28
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
WINDSHIELD MOLDING ....................................... ... 29
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 29
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 29

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES EI-7
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INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 × 50 mm (1.18 × 1.97 in)
FELT CLOTHTAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15 × 25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll The following
materials, not found in the kit, can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW(TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used in place of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingAIS00376
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.

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FLOOR TRIMPFP:74902
Removal and InstallationAIS0037O
REMOVAL
1. Remove front seat and rear seat cushion. Refer to SE-100, "Removal and Installation" and SE-106,
"Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove center console assembly. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove front and rear kicking plate. Refer to EI-36, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove front and rear body side welt. Refer to EI-36, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove center pillar lower garnish. Refer to EI-36, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove footrest screw, cover and foot-rest.
7. Remove dash side finisher. Refer to EI-36, "
Removal and Instal-
lation" .
8. Remove foot-grille (RH/LH).
9. Remove NAVI control unit. Refer to AV- 1 8 0 , "
Removal and
Installation of NAVI Control Unit" .
10. Remove carpet hook.
PIIA4956E
1. Floor carpet 2. Carpet hook 3. Nut
4. Foot-grille (RH) 5. Foot-grille (LH) 6. Foot-rest (driver)
7. Fixing clip 8. NAVI control unit
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EM-114
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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1. Remove passenger-side kicking plate, dash side finisher, and glove box. Refer to EI-36, "BODY SIDE
TRIM" and IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Disconnect engine room harness connectors at unit sides TCM, ECM and other.
3. Disengage intermediate fixing point. Pull out engine room harnesses to engine room side, and temporarily secure them on engine.
CAUTION:

When pulling out harnesses, take care not to damage harnesses and connectors.

After temporarily securing, cover connectors with vinyl or similar material to protect against for-
eign material adhesion.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove A/T fluid cooler hoses and power steering oil pump oil cooler hoses.

Install plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid and power steering fluid.
2. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
3. Disconnect steering lower joint at power steering gear assembly side, and release steering lower shaft. Refer to PS-12, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Remove tunnel stay. Refer to RSU-5, "
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .

After disconnection, plug the opening on transmission assembly side.
6. Disengage A/T control rod at control device assembly side. Then, temporarily secure it on the transmis- sion assembly, so that it does not sag. Refer to AT- 2 3 3 , "
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM" .
7. Remove rear plate from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter. Refer to EM-30, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" and AT- 2 7 0 , "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove transmission joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to AT- 2 7 0 , "
TRANS-
MISSION ASSEMBLY" .
9. Remove front stabilizer. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
10. Separate steering outer sockets from steering knuckle. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER STEERING GEAR AND
LINKAGE" .
11. Separate transverse links from suspension member and vehicle body. Refer to FSU-14, "
TRANSVERSE
LINK" .
Removal Work
1. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of suspension member and the transmission assembly.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
2. Remove rear engine mounting member bolts.
3. Remove front suspension member mounting nuts. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY EM-119
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1. Remove passenger-side kicking plate, dash side finisher, and glove box. Refer to EI-36, "BODY SIDE
TRIM" and IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Disconnect engine room harness connectors at unit sides TCM, ECM and other.
3. Disengage intermediate fixing point. Pull out engine room harnesses to engine room side, and temporarily secure them on engine.
CAUTION:

When pulling out harnesses, take care not to damage harnesses and connectors.

After temporarily securing, cover connectors with vinyl or similar material to protect against for-
eign material adhesion.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove A/T fluid cooler hoses and power steering oil pump oil cooler hoses.

Install plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid and power steering fluid.
2. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
3. Disconnect steering lower joint at power steering gear assembly side, and release steering lower shaft. Refer to PS-12, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Remove tunnel stay. Refer to RSU-5, "
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
6. Remove front drive shaft (both side). Refer to FAX-12, "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
7. Disconnect harness connector from transmission assembly and transfer assembly.
8. Disengage A/T control rod at control device assembly side. Then, temporarily secure it on the transmis- sion assembly, so that it does not sag. Refer to AT- 2 3 3 , "
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM" .
9. Remove rear plate from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter. Refer to EM-30, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" and AT- 2 7 0 , "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
10. Remove bolts fixing the transmission assembly to lower rear side of oil pan (upper). Refer to AT- 2 7 0 ,
"TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
11. Remove front stabilizer. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
12. Separate steering outer sockets from steering knuckle. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER STEERING GEAR AND
LINKAGE" .
13. Separate transverse links from suspension member and vehicle body. Refer to FSU-14, "
TRANSVERSE
LINK" .
Removal Work
1. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of suspension member and transmission.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
2. Remove rear engine mounting member bolts.
SBIA0473E
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