FAX-12
[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
FRONT DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39100
Removal and Installation (Left Side)ADS000ON
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft with power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE
PIPING AND HOSE" .
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
7. Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful
not to excessively extend slide joint.
8. Remove fixing bolt of front final drive side assembly drive shaft with power tool, then remove drive shaft
from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Move joint up/down, left /right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.
Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.
If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace
with new one.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FA X - 1 2 , "Removal and Installation (Left Side)" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness
1. Cotter pin 2. Washer
SDIA1441E
SDIA1046J
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
FAX-13
[AWD]
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Removal and Installation (Right Side)ADS000OO
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft with power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose lock prate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE
PIPING AND HOSE" .
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
7. Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful
not to excessively extend slide joint.
8. Pry off drive shaft from front final drive assembly side as shown
in the figure.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.
Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.
If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace
with new one.
1. Cotter pin 2. Washer
SDIA1442E
SDIA1489E
SFA108A
FL-10
FUEL TANK
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
FUEL TANKPFP:17202
Removal and InstallationABS005Z1
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be sure to read “General Precautions” when working on the fuel system. Refer to FL-3, "
General Pre-
cautions" .
Drain fuel from fuel tank if necessary. Refer to FL-4, "REMOVAL" .
Perform work on level place.
1. Perform steps 2 to 7 of “REMOVAL” in “ FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP
ASSEMBLY” on main and sub fuel level sensor units. Refer to FL-4, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Remove tunnel stay. Refer to RSU-5, "
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove exhaust front tube, center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Remove insulator.
5. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-6, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
6. Remove parking rear brake cables. Refer to PB-3, "
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
7. Remove rear suspension assembly. Refer to RSU-5, "
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove fuel tank protector.
1. Grommet 2. Fuel filler cap 3. Clip
4. Fuel filler tube protector 5. Fuel tank mounting band 6. Fuel tank protector
7. Insulator 8. Fuel tank 9. Vent tube
10. Vent hose 11. EVAP hose 12. Vent hose
13. Fuel filler hose 14. Fuel filler tube
PBIC1580E
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Removal and InstallationAES000N6
REMOVAL
1. Set an engine slinger to engine, then suspend engine.
2. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from
strut assembly.
5. Remove disc rotor.
6. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
7. Remove undercover with power tool.
8. Remove front cross bar.
9. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension
member. Refer to PS-41, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
10. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mount-
ing nut.
11. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket
from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
12. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear with power tool, then
hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
13. Remove front final drive side of drive shaft with power tool. (For
AWD models) Refer to FAX-12, "
Removal and Installation (Left
Side)" , FA X - 1 3 , "Removal and Installation (Right Side)" .
14. Set jack under front suspension member.
15. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
1. Strut upper plate 2. Strut spacer 3. Mounting insulator
4. Mounting insulator bracket 5. Mounting bearing 6. Spring upper seat
7. Spring upper rubber seat 8. Coil spring 9. Spring lower rubber seat
10. Bound bumper 11. Strut 12. Steering knuckle
13. Front suspension member 14. Transverse link 15. Stabilizer bar
16. Stabilizer bushing 17. Stabilizer clamp 18. Stabilizer connecting rod
19. Front cross bar 20. Cotter pin
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SDIA1434E
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
COIL SPRING AND STRUTPFP:55302
Removal and InstallationAES000N7
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from
strut assembly.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not pull wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool,
separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
5. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steer-
ing knuckle with power tool.
6. Remove mounting nuts on mounting insulator bracket with
power tool, then remove strut upper plate, strut spacer and strut
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
SEIA0328E
SEIA0329E
SEIA0330E
IDX-2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-37
A/C component layout ..................................... ATC-26
A/C compressor clutch removal and installation ...........
ATC-143
A/C compressor mounting ........... ATC-140, ATC-143,
ATC-147
, ATC-148, ATC-149, ATC-150, ATC-151,
ATC-153
, ATC-154, ATC-155, ATC-156
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-13
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-17
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-34
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-102
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-155
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-5
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure .......
ATC-137
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-18
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-13
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-27
A/C lubrication oil ........................................... ATC-161
A/C operational check ...................................... ATC-61
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-53, ATC-102
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-161
A/C system description (auto A/C) ................... ATC-30
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-40
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-46
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-12, AT-51, MA-28
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-14
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-12, MA-30
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-139
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-51
A/T self-diagnoses ........................................... AT-103
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-235
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram ............ AT-236
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-42
A/T Wiring diagram AT - CAN .......................... AT-106
A/T Wiring diagram AT - FTS .......................... AT-140
A/T Wiring diagram AT - MMSW ..................... AT-173
A/T Wiring diagram AT - NONDTC .................. AT-188
A/T Wiring diagram AT - PNP/SW ................... AT-113
A/T Wiring diagram AT - POWER .................... AT-130
A/T Wiring diagram AT - STSIG ...................... AT-109
A/T Wiring diagram AT - VSS A/T ................... AT-118
Accelerator control system ............................... ACC-3
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor ........ EC-555,
EC-562
, EC-576, EC-1225, EC-1232, EC-1246
Accelerator pedal released position learning .... EC-49,
EC-698
Air bag .............................................................. SRS-3
Air bag disposal .............................................. SRS-49
Air bag precautions ........................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct(VK45DE) ................... EM-172
Air cleaner and air duct(VQ35DE) .................... EM-17
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ MA-24
Air cleaner filter replacement(VQ35DE) ........... MA-17
Air cleaner filter(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-18
Air conditioner cut control .................... EC-35, EC-683
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor ....... EC-165,
EC-173
, EC-822, EC-830, EC-1064
Air mix. door motor ......................... ATC-73, ATC-131
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-104, ATC-117
Angular tightening application(VK45DE) ........ EM-160
Angular tightening application(VQ35DE) ............ EM-6
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-557, EC-1227
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-564, EC-1234
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-578, EC-1248
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............... EC-534, EC-1201
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-517, EC-1183
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............. EC-625, EC-1303
ASCD .............................................. EC-657, EC-1334
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............... EC-633, EC-1310
Ashtray illumination .......................................... LT-155
AT indicator lamp ................................................ DI-51
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram ............. ATC-46
Auto amp ...................................................... ATC-116
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror ....................... GW-84
Automatic amplifier ........... ATC-51, ATC-63, ATC-116
Automatic transmission fluid replacement ........ MA-31
AV and NAVI control unit ................................... AV-90
AV communication line ........................ AV-69, AV-116
AWD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-16
Axle ................................................................... MA-36
Axle housing (rear) ........................................... RAX-7
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Back Door ........................................................ BL-159
Back door ......................................................... BL-159
Back door opener - See Back door .................. BL-163
BACK/L - Wiring diagram ................................. LT-125
Back-up lamp ................................................... LT-125
Battery ................................................................. SC-4
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester SC-6, SC-13,
SC-26
BCM (Body control module) .............................. BCS-3
Block heater(VK45DE) .................................... EM-240
Block heater(VQ35DE) ................................... EM-120
Blower motor ................................... ATC-79, ATC-123
Blower unit .................................................... ATC-121
Board computer ................................................. AV-56
Bose speaker amp. .............................................. AV-7
Brake booster .................................................... BR-15
Brake fluid level ................................................ MA-34
Brake hydraulic line ........................................... BR-11
Brake inspection ............................................... MA-35
Brake lines and cables inspection .................... MA-34
Brake master cylinder ........................................ BR-13
Brake switch ................................... EC-550, EC-1220
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-551, EC-1221
Bulb specifications ........................................... LT-198
Bumper, front ...................................................... EI-14
Bumper, rear ....................................................... EI-18
IDX-4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Electric throttle control actuator ........ EC-415, EC-417,
EC-1077
, EC-1079
Electric throttle control actuator (VK45DE) ..... EM-174
Electric throttle control actuator (VQ35DE) ....... EM-19
Electrical load signal circuit .............. EC-614, EC-1292
Electrical unit ..................................................... PG-77
Electrical units location ...................................... PG-70
Electronic ignition (EI) system ............. EC-34, EC-681
Engine control module (ECM) .......... EC-401, EC-1057
Engine control system diagram and chart ........ EC-29,
EC-676
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS) ... EC-185,
EC-197
, EC-842, EC-855
Engine coolant(VK45DE) .................................. CO-36
Engine coolant(VQ35DE) ................................. CO-11
Engine oil filter replacement ............................. MA-25
Engine oil filter replacement(VQ35DE) ............. MA-18
Engine oil precautions .......................................... GI-8
Engine oil replacement(VQ35DE) ..................... MA-17
Engine oil(VK45DE) ........................................... LU-25
Engine oil(VQ35DE) ............................................ LU-7
Engine removal(VK45DE) ............................... EM-236
Engine removal(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-110
Engine room cover(VK45DE) ......................... EM-168
ETC1 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-418, EC-1080
ETC2 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-425, EC-1087
ETC3 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-429, EC-1091
EVAP canister .................................. EC-646, EC-1323
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve ....
EC-335
, EC-990, EC-1160
EVAP canister vent control valve ...... EC-342, EC-502,
EC-997
, EC-1168
EVAP control system (small leak) diagnosis .. EC-326,
EC-366
, EC-981, EC-1022
EVAP control system pressure sensor ........... EC-349,
EC-352
, EC-358, EC-1004, EC-1007, EC-1014
EVAP control system purge flow monitoring diagnosis
EC-321
, EC-976
EVAP vapor lines inspection ................. MA-20, MA-27
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system ............ EC-643,
EC-1320
Evaporator ..................................................... ATC-155
Exhaust manifold(VK45DE) ............................ EM-178
Exhaust manifold(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-26
Exhaust system ................................................... EX-3
Exhaust system inspection ..................... EX-3, MA-28
Expansion valve ............................................. ATC-156
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F/FOG - Wiring diagram ..................................... LT-79
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ................ EC-604, EC-1281
Final drive removal and installation .. FFD-10, RFD-11
Floor trim ............................................................. EI-40
Flow charts ......................................................... GI-27
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) ........................ AT-139
Fluorescent leak detector .............................. ATC-157
Fog lamp, front .................................................... LT-77
Front axle ............................................. FAX-4, FAX-10
Front brake solenoid valve ................. AT-156, AT-158
Front bumper ...................................................... EI-14
Front door ............................. BL-148, BL-152, GW-76
Front fog lamp .................................................... LT-77
Front passenger air bag .................................. SRS-40
Front seat belt ...................................................... SB-4
Front seat belt pre-tensioner ..... SB-2, SRS-3, SRS-47
Front side air bag ............................................ SRS-41
Front suspension .............................................. FSU-6
Front washer ...................................................... WW-4
Front wiper ......................................................... WW-4
FTTS - Wiring diagram ...... EC-275, EC-280, EC-933,
EC-938
Fuel cut control (at no load high engine speed) EC-35,
EC-683
Fuel filter replacement ......................................... FL-4
Fuel gauge ............................................................ DI-4
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VK45DE) .............. EM-188
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VQ35DE) ................ EM-45
Fuel level sensor EC-384, EC-386, EC-388, EC-1040,
EC-1042
, EC-1044
Fuel line inspection .................................. FL-3, MA-24
Fuel line inspection(VQ35DE) .......................... MA-17
Fuel precautions .......................................... GI-6, GI-7
Fuel pressure check ........................... EC-51, EC-700
Fuel pressure release ......................... EC-51, EC-700
Fuel pump ....................................... EC-603, EC-1280
Fuel pump and gauge .......................................... FL-4
Fuel system ......................................................... FL-3
Fuel tank ............................................................ FL-10
Fuel tank temperature sensor .......... EC-273, EC-279,
EC-931
, EC-937
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ......... EC-646, EC-1323
FUELB1 - Wiring diagram .. EC-258, EC-267, EC-916,
EC-925
FUELB2 - Wiring diagram .. EC-259, EC-268, EC-917,
EC-926
Fuse .................................................................. PG-17
Fuse and fusible link box .................................. PG-84
Fusible link ........................................................ PG-17
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Gauges ................................................................. DI-4
Glass ...................................... GW-11, GW-76, GW-80
Glove box lamp ................................... LT-154, LT-197
GPS antenna ..................................................... AV-89
Grille - See Exterior ............................................ EI-23
Ground distribution ........................................... PG-31
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H/AIM - Wiring diagram ..................................... LT-73
H/LAMP - Wiring diagram .................................. LT-11
Harness connector ............................................ PG-74
Harness layout .................................................. PG-46
Hazard warning lamp ......................................... LT-89
Headlamp aiming control ................................... LT-73
Headlamp leveler - See Headlamp aiming control ........
IDX-5
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
LT-73
Headlining - See Roof trim .................................. EI-42
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (bank 1) .... EC-205, EC-214,
EC-226
, EC-433, EC-439, EC-863, EC-872, EC-884,
EC-1103
, EC-1109
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (bank 2) .... EC-205, EC-214,
EC-226
, EC-433, EC-439, EC-863, EC-872, EC-884,
EC-1103
, EC-1109
Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater (bank 1) ....... EC-149,
EC-806
Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater (bank 2) ....... EC-149,
EC-806
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) .... EC-236, EC-245,
EC-446
, EC-457, EC-894, EC-903, EC-1116, EC-1127
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) .... EC-236, EC-245,
EC-446
, EC-457, EC-894, EC-903, EC-1116, EC-1127
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 1) ....... EC-157,
EC-814
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 2) ....... EC-157,
EC-814
Heated seat ....................................................... SE-98
Heater and cooling unit (Heater core) ........... ATC-126
HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ............... ATC-5
HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure ATC-137
HFC134a (R134a) system service tools .......... ATC-18
HFC134a system service equipment precaution ..........
ATC-13
High & low reverse clutch solenoid valve ....... AT-164,
AT-166
Hood ................................................................... BL-14
Horn ................................................................. WW-56
HORN - Wiring diagram ................................... WW-56
HSEAT - Wiring diagram ................................... SE-99
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IATS - Wiring diagram ....................... EC-182
, EC-839
ICC - Wiring diagram ....................................... ACS-20
ICC/BS - Wiring diagram ................. EC-524, EC-1191
ICC/SW - Wiring diagram ................ EC-510, EC-1176
ICCBOF - Wiring diagram ................ EC-616, EC-1294
Idle air volume learning ....................... EC-49, EC-698
Idle mixture ratio .................................. EC-38, EC-687
Idle speed ............................................ EC-38, EC-687
Idle speed control (ISC) .... EC-392, EC-394, EC-1048,
EC-1050
Ignition coil ....................................... EC-585, EC-1262
Ignition coil(VK45DE) ...................................... EM-185
Ignition coil(VQ35DE) ........................................ EM-42
Ignition control system ..................... EC-585, EC-1262
Ignition key hole illumination ............................. LT-153
Ignition timing ...................................... EC-38, EC-687
IGNSYS - Wiring diagram ................ EC-586, EC-1263
Illumination control ............................................ LT-197
In vehicle sensor ........................... ATC-107, ATC-118
INF/D - Wring diagram ....................................... AV-63
INJECT - Wiring diagram ................. EC-598, EC-1275
Injector ............................................. EC-597, EC-1274
Input clutch solenoid valve ................. AT-152, AT-154
Instrument panel ................................................. IP-10
Intake air temperature sensor ........... EC-180, EC-200,
EC-837
, EC-858
Intake door control linkage adjustment ............ ATC-78
Intake door motor ............................ ATC-76, ATC-124
Intake manifold(VK45DE) ............................... EM-174
Intake manifold(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-24
Intake sensor ................................ ATC-113, ATC-120
Intake valve timing control (Bank 1) ... EC-145, EC-795
Intake valve timing control (Bank 2) ... EC-145, EC-795
Intake valve timing control position sensor (Bank 1) ....
EC-1095
Intake valve timing control position sensor (Bank 2) ....
EC-1095
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 1) ......
EC-408
, EC-1070
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 2) ......
EC-408
, EC-1070
Integrated homelink transmitter ....................... BL-228
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .............. ACS-6
Interior ................................................................. EI-37
Interior lamp ...................................................... LT-157
IPDM (Intelligent power distribution module engine
room) ................................................................. PG-18
IVCB1 - Wiring diagram .... EC-409, EC-798, EC-1071
IVCB2 - Wiring diagram .... EC-411, EC-800, EC-1073
IVCSB1 - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-1096
IVCSB2 - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-1098
IVIS (Infiniti vehicle immobilizer system) precautions ...
GI-3
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Joint connector (J/C) .......................................... PG-76
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Knock sensor (KS) ............................. EC-297
, EC-955
KS - Wiring diagram ........................... EC-298, EC-956
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LAN system circuit ........................................... ATC-66
Laser beam aiming adjustment ....................... ACS-12
Latch (lower anchors and tether for children) system ...
SB-11
Line pressure solenoid valve ........................... AT-127
Line pressure test (A/T) ..................................... AT-52
Liquid gasket application ................................... LU-21
Liquid gasket application(VQ35DE) EM-6, LU-3, CO-3
Location of electrical units ................................. PG-70
Low coast brake solenoid valve ......... AT-168, AT-170
Low tire pressure warning system ...................... WT-7
Lubricant (R134a) A/C ........................ ATC-7, ATC-27
Lubrication circuit (engine)(VK45DE) ................ LU-23
Lubrication circuit (engine)(VQ35DE) .................. LU-5
Lubrication oil A/C .......................................... ATC-161