2004 INFINITI FX35 steering column

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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Removal and InstallationAIS003CJ
WORK STEP
When removing instrument panel and pad, combination meter, display unit and audio unit, center console take
steps in the order shown by the numbers below.
CAUTION:

Disconnect both battery cables in advance.

Disconnect air bag system line in advance.

Never temper with air bag lid or force air bag lid to open, as this may adversely affect air bag per-
formance.

Be careful not to scratch pad and other parts.
1. Front defroster grille (RH) 2. Instrument panel and pad 3. Front defroster grille (LH)
4. Screw 5. Bolt 6. Combination meter assembly
7. Steering lock escutcheon 8. Side ventilation (LH) 9. Display unit and audio unit
10. Wiper and washer switch 11. Clip 12. Rubber
13. Lighting and turn signal switch 14. Combination meter bracket 15. Cluster lid C
16. Steering column upper cover 17. Steering column lower cover 18. Steering column front lower cover
19. Instrument side panel (LH) 20. Instrument clock finisher 21. A/T console finisher
22. Instrument driver lower panel 23. Console finisher (LH) 24. Center console
25. Console finisher (RH) 26. Instrument side panel (RH) 27. Instrument lower cover
28. Instrument passenger lower panel 29. Side ventilation (RH) 30. Front passenger air bag module
Parts Refer toInstrument
panel and padCombination
meterDisplay unit and
audio unit Center console
A Front kicking plate (LH/RH)EI-39
(1) (1)
B Dash side finisher (LH/RH)EI-38
(2) (2)
C Front pillar garnish (LH/RH)EI-39
(3)
D A/T select lever knobAT- 2 3 3
(4) (1)
E Instrument clock finisherIP-12
(5) (2)
F A/T console finisherIP-12
(6) (3)
G Console finisher (LH/RH)IP-12
(7) (4)
H Center consoleIP-12
(8) (5)
I Instrument lower cover IP-13
(9)
J Instrument passenger lower panelIP-13
(10)
K Instrument driver lower panelIP-13
(11) (3)
L Steering column front lower coverIP-13
(12) (4)
M Steering column lower coverIP-13
(13) (5)
N Steering column upper coverIP-14
(14) (6)
O Wiper and washer switchIP-14
(15) (7)
P Lighting and turn signal switchIP-14
(16) (8)
Q Steering lock escutcheonIP-14
(17) (9)
R Combination meter assemblyIP-14
(18) (10)
S Instrument side panel (LH/RH) IP-14
(19)
T Cluster lid CIP-15
(20) (1)
U Display unit and audio unitIP-15
(21) (2)
V Front defroster grille (LH/RH)IP-15
(22)
W Combination meter bracketIP-15
(23)
X Side ventilation (LH)IP-16
(24)
Y Instrument panel and padIP-16
(25)

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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3. After removing, disassemble, each parts.
CAUTION:
When removing console, be careful not to pull the harness.
(I) Instrument Lower Cover
1. Pull down front instrument lower cover, and disconnect clips.
2. Pull it horizontally, and remove from lower cover pawls.
(J) Instrument Passenger Lower Panel
Remove screws with power tool, and disconnect harness connector,
and remove instrument passenger lower panel.
(K) Instrument Driver Lower Panel
1. Remove bolt and screws with power tool.
2. Remove data link connector.
3. Pull to disengage clip and pawl by removing panel in horizontal direction.
4. Disconnect in-vehicle sensor and each electrical parts.
5. Remove the grommet, and remove hood lock cable.
(L) Steering Column Front Lower Cover
1. Remove screw with power tool.
2. Disengage the tab, then remove steering column front lower cover.
NOTE:

Move the steering column telescopic to the rear most position

Move the steering column tilt to the top position.
(M) Steering Column Lower Cover
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Disengage the tab, then remove steering column lower cover.
PIIA5007E
PIIA4995E
PIIA4998E

IP-14
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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(N) Steering Column Upper Cover
Remove the steering column upper cover.
(O) Wiper and Washer Switch
Remove wiper and washer switch. Refer to WW-33, "Removal and Installation of Front Wiper and Washer
Switch" .
(P) Lighting and Turn Signal Switch
Remove lighting and turn signal switch.Refer to LT- 1 0 8 , "LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH" .
(Q) Steering Lock Escutcheon
Pull back to your side, and remove steering lock escutcheon.
(R) Combination Meter Assembly
1. Remove bolts with power tool, and then remove connector
bracket.
2. Remove bolts with power tool and then disconnect harness con-
nector.
CAUTION:
To prevent it from damaged by interference with the combina-
tion meter assembly, protect the combination meter assembly
with cloths.
(S) Instrument Side Panel (LH/RH)
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Pull to the side, disconnect clip and pawls and remove instru-
ment side panel (LH/RH).
PIIA5002E
PIIA5003E
PIIA5004E

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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(T) Cluster Lid C
1. Insert a remover into gap between instrument panel and pad,
pull back to your side, and disconnect metal clips below.
2. Disconnect harness connectors, and remove cluster lid C.
CAUTION:
Cover surroundings with cloth to avoid scratches or damages.
(U) Display Unit and Audio Unit
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Disconnect harness connector, and remove display unit and
audio unit.
CAUTION:
Unit is heavy, so be careful not to pinch your fingers when
working.
(V) Front Defroster Grille (LH/RH)
Insert a remover into gaps between front defroster grille (LH/RH) and
instrument panel and pad, lift front defroster grille up, and remove
front defroster grille (LH/RH).
(W) Combination Meter Bracket
1. Remove bolts.
2. The installation bolts of the harness clip and steering column
assembly is removed, steering column assembly is pulled back-
ward, and set combination meter bracket free from the instru-
ment panel and pad. Refer to PS-12, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
PIIA4994E
PIIA5008E
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PIIA5010E

LT-108
LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCHPFP:25540
Removal and InstallationAKS007DC
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering column cover. Refer to IP-13, "(L) Steering
Column Front Lower Cover" , IP-13, "(M) Steering Column
Lower Cover" in “IP” section.
2. While pressing pawls in direction as shown in the figure, pull
lighting and turn signal switch toward driver door and disconnect
from the base.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
SKIA5560E

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Checking Disc BrakeALS000FT
ROTOR
Check condition, wear, and damage.
CALIPER

Check for leakage.
PA D

Check for wear or damage.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageALS000FU
STEERING GEAR

Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.

Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
Front Rear
Brake model CLZ31VC AD14VE
Standard thickness 28.0 mm (1.102 in) 16.0 mm (0.630 in)
Maximum runout 0.04 mm (0.0016 in) 0.05mm (0.0020 in)
Minimum thickness (Wear limit) 26.0 mm (1.024 in) 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
SMA922A
Brake model CLZ31VC AD14VE
Standard thickness 9.5 mm (0.374 in) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Minimum thickness (Wear limit) 2.0 mm (0.079 in) 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
BRA0010D
SLIA0014E

PS-1
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
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POWER STEERING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 3
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 3
Precautions for Steering System .............................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 7
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 7
POWER STEERING FLUID ........................................ 8
Checking Fluid Level ................................................ 8
Checking Fluid Leakage ........................................... 8
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System ................................. 8
STEERING WHEEL .................................................. 10
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ........................ 10
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION .... 10
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY .............. 10
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEER-
ING WHEEL ........................................................ 10
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE ................................................................ 10
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE .... 11
Removal and Installation ......................................... 11
STEERING COLUMN ............................................... 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 14
Components (without Automatic Drive Positioner) ... 15
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 15
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16Components (with Automatic Drive Positioner) ...... 17
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 18
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 18
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 18
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ............ 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 21
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 22
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 23
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 25
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 26
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ............................... 31
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 31
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE (VQ35DE
MODELS) ............................................................ 31
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE (VK45DE
MODELS) ............................................................ 31
Removal and Installation (VQ35DE models) .......... 32
REMOVAL ........................................................... 32
INSTALLATION ................................................... 33
Removal and Installation (VK45DE models) .......... 33
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
INSTALLATION ................................................... 33
Disassembly and Assembly (VQ35DE models) ..... 33
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY ............. 33
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 34
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 34
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 34
Disassembly and Assembly (VK45DE models) ...... 37
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY ............. 37
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 37
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 38
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 38
HYDRAULIC LINE .................................................... 41
Components ........................................................... 41
Removal and Installation ........................................ 43
Component ............................................................. 44
Removal and Installation ........................................ 45

PS-2Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 46
Steering Wheel ....................................................... 46
Steering Angle ........................................................ 46
Steering Column ..................................................... 46Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket ................. 46
Steering Gear .......................................................... 47
Oil Pump ................................................................. 47
Steering Fluid .......................................................... 47