2004 INFINITI FX35 rack

EI-2Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45 BACK DOOR WINDOW MOLDING .......................... 31
Removal and Installation ........................................ 31
REMOVAL ........................................................... 31
INSTALLATION .................................................... 31
ROOF SIDE MOLDING ............................................. 33
Removal and Installation ........................................ 33
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
INSTALLATION .................................................... 33
ROOF RAIL ............................................................... 34
Removal and Installation ........................................ 34
REMOVAL ........................................................... 34
INSTALLATION .................................................... 34
ROOF RAIL BRACKET ....................................... 34
DOOR FINISHER ...................................................... 35
Removal and Installation ........................................ 35
DOOR FINISHER (FRONT AND REAR) ............. 35
BODY SIDE TRIM ..................................................... 37
Removal and Installation ........................................ 37
CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH ................. 37
CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH .................. 38
DASH SIDE FINISHER ....................................... 38
FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ................................. 39
KICKING PLATE .................................................. 39
CENTER MUDGUARD FINISHER (FRONT/REAR) .................................................................. 39
FLOOR TRIM ............................................................. 40
Removal and Installation ......................................... 40
REMOVAL ............................................................ 40
INSTALLATION .................................................... 41
HEADLINING ............................................................. 42
Removal and Installation ......................................... 42
REMOVAL ............................................................ 43
INSTALLATION .................................................... 43
LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM ......................................... 44
Removal and Installation ......................................... 44
REMOVAL ............................................................ 45
INSTALLATION .................................................... 45
BACK DOOR TRIM ................................................... 46
Removal and Installation ......................................... 46
REMOVAL ............................................................ 46
INSTALLATION .................................................... 46
BACK DOOR OUTSIDE FINISHER ..................... 46

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

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FRONT BUMPER
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front grille. Refer to EI-23, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove fillet molding assembly. Only the place connected with
a front bumper fascia is removed.
3. Remove bolts and clips of front undercover.
4. Remove screws and clips of right/left fender protectors on front
side. Refer to EI-25, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove bolts of right/left fender.
6. Insert driver rolled with cloth between bumper fascia and “S”
type clips, and remove bumper fascia.
7. Disconnect harness connector of fog lamps.
8. Remove bumper fascia assembly.
9. Remove bumper energy absorber.
10. Remove bolts and nuts of bumper reinforcement, and remove
bumper reinforcement. Remove bolts and nuts with power tool.
11. Remove ICC sensor with bracket. Refer to Refer to ACS-67,
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
12. Remove nuts of bumper stay, and remove bumper stay. Remove
nuts with power tool.
13. Remove nuts of front bumper guard bar, and remove front
bumper guard bar. Remove nuts with power tool.
14. Remove fog lamps located in bumper fascia. Refer to LT- 8 8 ,
"Removal and Installation" .
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Clip (C205) 8. Bumper fascia assembly 9. Number plate holder
10. Bolt 11. Bolt 12. Bolt
13. Nut 14. Bolt 15. Clip (“S” type)
16. Fillet molding 17. Bolt
PIIA4350E
PIIA4338E
PIIA4331E
PIIA4339E

REAR BUMPER
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11. Remove bumper nuts and remove bumper stay. Remove nuts
with power tool.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
REAR BUMPER FASCIA
Removal
1. Remove rear fender cover bolt and remove rear fender.
2. Remove bracket clips and remove bracket.
3. Remove rear reflex reflector assembly screw and remove rear
reflex reflector assembly.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
PIIA4337E
PIIA4960E
PIIA6416E
PIIA6417E

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WINDSHIELD MOLDING
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
WINDSHIELD MOLDINGPFP:72700
Removal and InstallationAIS00584
REMOVAL
Remove windshield molding. Refer to GW-11, "REMOVAL" .
INSTALLATION
Install windshield molding. Refer to GW-12, "INSTALLATION" .
PIIA9190E
1. Dam rubber 2. Molding 3. Windshield glass
4. Spacer 5. Mirror base 6. Bond
7. Insulator 8. Panel 9. Body side (outer)
10. Cowl top cover 11. Pad 12. Bracket

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ROOF RAIL
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
ROOF RAILPFP:73820
Removal and InstallationAIS0037K
REMOVAL
1. Remove cover roof rail (front/rear).
2. Remove nuts of roof rail and remove roof rail assembly.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
ROOF RAIL BRACKET
Removal
1. Remove roof rail assembly.
2. Remove roof side molding. Refer to EI-33, "
ROOF SIDE MOLDING" .
3. Remove headlining. Refer to EI-42, "
HEADLINING" .
4. Remove nuts of roof rail bracket assembly and remove roof rail bracket assembly.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace sealing washer.
PIIA4948E
1. Cover roof rail (front) 2. Nut 3. Roof rail assembly
4. Rubber seal (front) 5. Roof side molding 6. Roof rail bracket assembly
7. Seal 8. Nut 9. Rubber seal (rear)
10. Cover roof rail (rear)

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.ABS004TW
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedLocation
of noiseType of
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemRefer-
ence page Before
warm-
upAfter
warm-
upWhen
start-
ingWhen
idlingWhen
racingWhile
driving
Top of
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingCA—AB—Tappet
noiseValve clearanceEM-89
Rattle C A — A B CCamshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft runout
Camshaft journal oil
clearanceEM-84EM-84
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock—A—B B—Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance (Small
end)EM-136
EM-138
Slap or
rapA——B B APiston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsionEM-140EM-137
EM-137
EM-138
Knock A B C B B BConnect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance (Small
end)
Connecting rod bear-
ing housing diameter
(Big end)EM-138EM-138
Knock A B — A B CMain
bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runoutEM-143EM-142
Front of
engine
Timing
chain
caseTapping or
tickingAA—BBBTiming
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operationEM-71
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ingAB—B—CDrive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belts deflection
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CreakingABABABDrive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakAB—BABWater
pump
noiseWater pump operationCO-22,
"WATER
PUMP"

DRIVE BELTS
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DRIVE BELTSPFP:02117
Checking Drive BeltsABS004TX
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary,
replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on belt midway
between pulleys.

Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over
30 minutes after engine is stopped.

Measure belt tension with belt tension gauge (Commercial
Service Tool: BT3373-F or equivalent) at points marked
shown in the figure.

When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the
marked point.

Adjust if belt deflection exceeds the limit or if belt tension is not within specifications.
CAUTION:

When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the
specified value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified
value to avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.

Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure deflection or tension without looseness.
Belt Deflection and Tension
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on belt.
Tension AdjustmentABS004TY
CAUTION:

When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insuffi-
cient adaptability with pulley grooves.

When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to value for “After adjust-
ment of used belt”.

When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the speci-
fied value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to
avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.

When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley grooves.

Keep engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant away from belt and pulley grooves.

Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
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ItemsDeflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt
New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt7 (0.28)4 - 5
(0.16 - 0.20)3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177)294 (30, 66)730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.5,
164 - 184)838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5,
188 - 208)
Air conditioner
compressor belt12 (0.47)9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39)8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35)196 (20, 44)348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5,
78 - 98)470 - 559
( 4 8 - 5 7 ,
106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
PortionBelt tightening method for adjustment
Alternator and power steering oil pump belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
Air conditioner compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley