engine cover INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Service Manual

CHARGING SYSTEM
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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Removal and Installation NKS005C0
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal (2WD Models)
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to EM-16, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
4. Disconnect alternator connector (1).
5. Remove “B” terminal nut (2).
6. Remove the harness bracket bolts (A).
7. Remove oil pressure switch harness clip (A) from alternator stay.
8. Disconnect oil pressure switch connector (1).
9. Remove alternator mounting bolt (B) and alternator stay mount-
ing bolt (C) using power tools, then remove alternator stay (2).
10. Remove alternator mounting bolt (D), using power tools.
11. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.
1. “B” terminal nut 2. “B” terminal harness 3. Alternator connector
4. Alternator mounting bolt 5. Alternator stay mounting bolt 6. Alternator stay
7. Alternator : N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
PKIB8815E
SKIB2605J
PKIB8817E

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CHARGING SYSTEM
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Removal (AWD Models)
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove power steering oil reservoir tank from the bracket.
3. Remove the clips (A) and the hose clamp (B) from the harness
bracket (1).
4. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
5. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to
EM-16, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
6. Remove alternator mounting bolt (A) and alternator stay mount-
ing bolt (B) using power tools, then remove alternator stay (1).
7. Remove alternator mounting bolt (C), using power tools.
8. Pull and turn alternator, and then remove the harness bracket
bolts (A).
9. Disconnect alternator connector (1).
10. Remove “B” terminal nut (2).
11. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.
Alternator Pulley Inspection
Perform the following.

Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.

Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.

Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Refer to EM-16, "Checking Drive Belts" .

For this model, the power generation voltage variable control system that controls the power generation
voltage of the alternator has been adopted. Therefore, the power generation voltage variable control sys-
tem operation inspection should be performed after replacing the alternator, and then make sure that the
system operates normally. Refer to SC-29, "
Power Generation Voltage Variable Control System Operation
Inspection" .
PKIB8818E
PKIB8819E
SKIB2608J
Alternator pulley nut:
: 118 N·m (12.0 kg-m, 87 ft-lb)

CHARGING SYSTEM
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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove “B” terminal nut (1).
4. Disconnect alternator connector (2).
5. Remove alternator ground harness mounting bolt (3).
6. Remove the harness bracket bolts (A).
7. Remove air intake duct. Refer to EM-177, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
8. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-174, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
9. Remove power steering oil reservoir tank (1) from the bracket,
engine coolant reservoir tank (2) and vacuum tank (3).
10. Remove the harness clips (A).
11. Remove alternator mounting bolts (B), using power tools.
12. Remove alternator assembly upward.
1. Alternator ground harness 2. “B” terminal nut 3. “B” terminal harness
4. Alternator nut 5. Alternator bracket 6. Alternator
7. Alternator mounting bolt 8. Alternator stay
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb) : N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
PKIB8812E
PKIB8813E
PKIB8814E

TRANSFER FLUID
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TRANSFER FLUIDPFP:31001
ReplacementNDS000D9
DRAINING
1. Run the vehicle to warm up the transfer unit sufficiently.
2. Stop the engine, and remove the drain plug to drain the transfer
fluid.
CAUTION:
When draining fluid, protect exhaust tube flange with cover.
3. Apply sealant to drain plug. Install drain plug on transfer and
tighten to the specified torque. Refer to TF-45, "
COMPO-
NENTS" .

Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-47,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mounting surfaces.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug and add transfer fluid until fluid level reaches
the specified limit near filler plug mounting hole.
CAUTION:
Carefully fill the fluid. (Fill up for approx. 3 minutes.)
2. Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check the fluid level again.
3. Set a new gasket onto filler plug and install it on transfer and
tighten to the specified torque. Refer to TF-45, "
COMPO-
NENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
InspectionNDS000DA
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL
1. Check if fluid is leaking from transfer or around it.
2. Check fluid level from filler plug mounting hole as shown in the
figure.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking fluid level.
3. Before installing filler plug, set a new gasket. Install filler plug on
transfer and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to TF-45,
"COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
SDIA2087E
Fluid capacity
: Approx. 1.25 (2-5/8 US pt, 2-1/4 lmp pt)
SDIA2028E
SDIA2028E

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FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Removal and Installation of Washer TankNKS003X7
: Vehicle front
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH). Refer to EM-15, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove clip (A) and pull washer tank inlet (1) out of washer
tank.
3. Remove front bumper. Refer to EI-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Disconnect washer pump connector and wash fluid level sensor connector.
5. Remove washer tank mounting nuts (A) and remove bolt (B).
6. Remove washer tube, and remove washer tank (1) from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installation, add water up to the upper level of washer tank inlet, and check for water leaks.
SKIB4258E
SKIB4259E
Washer tank mounting nuts : 4.5 N·m (0.46 kg-m, 40 in-lb)
Washer tank mounting bolt : 4.5 N·m (0.46 kg-m, 40 in-lb)