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LIFTING POINT
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Place wheel chocks at both front and back of the wheels on the ground.
CAUTION:
There is canister just behind Garage jack point rear. Jack up be carefully.
2-Pole Lift AAS000EF
WARNING:
When lifting the vehicle, open the lift arms as wide as possible and ensure that the front and rear of
the vehicle are well balanced.
When setting the lift arm, do not allow the arm to contact the brake tubes, brake cable, fuel lines and
sill spoiler.
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TOW TRUCK TOWING
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Tow Truck TowingAAS000EH
CAUTION:

All applicable state or Provincial (in Canada) laws and local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.

It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage to the vehicle during
towing operation. Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.

Always attach safety chains before towing.

When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering system and power train are in good order.
If any unit is damaged, dollies must be used.

Never tow an automatic transmission model from the rear (that is backward) with four wheels on
the ground. This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
2WD MODELS
INFINITI recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or that a dolly be
used as illustrated.
CAUTION:

Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on
the ground (forward or backward) as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the trans-
mission.
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels raised, always use towing dollies under
the rear wheels.

When towing rear wheel drive models with the front wheels on the ground or on towing dollies:
–Turn the ignition key to the OFF position, and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead posi-
tion with a rope or similar device.Never secure the steering wheel by turning the ignition key to the
LOCK position. This may damage the steering lock mechanism.
–Move the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position.

When the battery of vehicle equipped with the Intelligent Key system is discharged, your vehicle
should be towed with the front wheels on towing dollies or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck.
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INFINITI recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing AWD models.
CAUTION:
Never tow AWD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the power train.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) AAS000EI
Securely install the recovery hook stored with jacking tools.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the stored place after
use.
WARNING:

Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could be cause
them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your
vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION:

Use the recovery hook only, not other parts of the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.

Use the recovery hook only to free a vehicle stuck in sand,
snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle for a long distance
using only the recovery hook.

The recovery hook is under tremendous force when used to
free a stuck vehicle. Always pull the cable straight out from
the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed
under the towed vehicle's drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacture's recommendations when using
their product.
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Model Variation AAS000EL
Prefix and suffix designations:
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Body Grade Transmission Engine AxleDestination
USA CANADA
Wagon BaseRE5R05A
(5A/T)VQ35DETwo-wheel drive TLJALTN-EUA —
All-wheel drive TLJNLTN-EUA TLJNLTN--ENA
VK45DE All-wheel drive TPHNLTN-EUA TPHNLTN-ENA
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
Dimensions AAS000EM
Unit: mm (in)
Wheels & Tires AAS000EN
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Overall length 4,803 (189.1)
Overall width 1,925 (75.8)
Overall heightwithout roof rack rail 1,652 (65.0)
with roof rack rail 1,672.6 (65.9)
Front tread 1,592 (62.7)
Rear tread 1,642 (64.6)
Wheelbase 2,850 (112.2)
Conventional Spare
Road wheel/offset mm (in)18 X 8JJ Aluminum/40 (1.57)
20 X 8JJ Aluminum/40 (1.57)
T175/90D18
Conventional
Tire sizeP265/60R18
P265/50R20

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Propeller shaft ..................................................... PR-6
Propeller shaft on vehicle service ........................ PR-6
Propeller shaft vibration ....................................... PR-6
PS/SEN - Wiring diagram ................ EC-397, EC-1053
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R/VIEW - Wiring diagram ................................... DI-84
Radiator(VK45DE) ............................................. CO-39
Radiator(VQ35DE) ............................................ CO-14
Rear axle ........................................................... RAX-5
Rear bumper ........................................................ EI-18
Rear combination lamp removal and installation ..........
LT-147
Rear door ............................................ BL-148, GW-80
Rear seat ......................................................... SE-107
Rear suspension ............................................... RSU-5
Rear view monitor ............................................... DI-81
Rear washer .................................................... WW-35
Rear window defogger ...................................... GW-86
Rear wiper ....................................................... WW-35
Refrigerant connection precaution ..................... ATC-8
Refrigerant discharging evacuating charging ATC-137
Refrigerant general precaution .......................... ATC-7
Refrigerant lines ............................................ ATC-137
Refrigerant pressure sensor ........... EC-609, EC-1287,
ATC-90
, ATC-155
Refrigeration cycle ........................................... ATC-21
Removal and installation (A/T) ........... AT-266, AT-269
Removal and installation (Transfer) .................... TF-43
Revolution sensor (A/T) ...................... AT-116, AT-260
Ring gear diff. inspection ................................. RFD-13
Rocker cover(VK45DE) ................................... EM-193
Rocker cover(VQ35DE) ..................................... EM-51
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ......................... LT-157
ROOM/L - Wiring diagram ................................ LT-164
RP/SEN - Wiring diagram ................ EC-610, EC-1288
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Seal - See Exterior .............................................. EI-28
SEAT - Wiring diagram ...................................... SE-95
Seat belt inspection ............................................. SB-8
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal ...................... SRS-49
Seat belt, front ..................................................... SB-4
Seat, rear ......................................................... SE-107
Self-diagnosis (Transfer) .................................... TF-21
SEN/PW - Wiring diagram ............... EC-490, EC-1157
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ................................... AT-236
Shift change signal ........................................ EC-1218
Shift lock system .............................................. AT-235
Shift schedule .................................................. AT-348
Shock absorber (rear) ....................................... RSU-9
Side air bag (satellite) sensor .......................... SRS-46
Side bearing preload diff. ................................. RFD-20
Side curtain air bag .......................................... SRS-43
Side flange installation diff. .............................. RFD-10
Side trim .............................................................. EI-37
SMJ (super multiple junction) ............................ PG-79
Spark plug replacement .................................... MA-26
Spark plug replacement(VQ35DE) ................... MA-19
Spark plug(VK45DE) ...................................... EM-186
Spark plug(VQ35DE) ........................................ EM-43
Specification value ............................. EC-131, EC-780
Speedometer ........................................................ DI-4
Spiral cable ..................................................... SRS-38
Spot lamp .......................................................... LT-184
SROOF - Wiring diagram ..................... BL-167, RF-14
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint System ..... SRS-5
SRS Trouble diagnoses .................................... SRS-7
Stabilizer bar (rear) ......................................... RSU-16
Stall test (A/T) .................................................... AT-51
Standardized relay ............................................. PG-81
START - Wiring diagram .................................... SC-11
Starter ................................................................ SC-10
Starting system .................................................. SC-10
Steering gear and linkage inspection ................ MA-35
Steering linkage ................................................. PS-19
Steering wheel and column ................... PS-10, PS-12
Steering wheel turning force .............................. PS-10
Step lamp .......................................................... LT-124
Stop lamp .......................................................... LT-116
Stop lamp switch .............................. EC-550, EC-1220
STOP/L - Wiring diagram .................................. LT-118
Sun roof, electric ................................................ RF-10
Sunload sensor ............................. ATC-110, ATC-119
Sunroof .................................................. RF-10, RF-25
Supplemental Restraint System ....................... SRS-5
Suspension ....................................................... MA-36
Symbols and abbreviations ...................... GI-10, GI-23
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Tachometer ........................................................... DI-4
TCM circuit diagram ........................................... AT-50
TCM inspection table ......................................... AT-90
Thermostat(VK45DE) ....................................... CO-51
Thermostat(VQ35DE) ....................................... CO-26
Three way catalyst function (Bank 1) . EC-316, EC-971
Three way catalyst function (Bank 2) . EC-316, EC-971
Three way catalyst precautions ............................ GI-6
Three way catalyst(VK45DE) .......................... EM-178
Three way catalyst(VQ35DE) ........................... EM-26
Throttle control motor ....................... EC-428, EC-1090
Throttle control motor relay .............. EC-423, EC-1085
Throttle position sensor (TPS) .......... EC-190, EC-284,
EC-485
, EC-487, EC-569, EC-848, EC-942, EC-1152,
EC-1154
, EC-1239
Tie-rod ............................................................... PS-19
Timing chain(VK45DE) ................................... EM-196
Timing chain(VQ35DE) ..................................... EM-63
Tire rotation ............................................. WT-6, MA-34
Tooth contact diff. ........................................... RFD-24
Top tether strap child restraint ........................... SB-12
Torque converter installation AT-267, AT-268, AT-272
Torque convertor clutch solenoid valve AT-123, AT-125
TPS1 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-286, EC-944
TPS2 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-192, EC-850

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TPS3 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-571, EC-1241
Transfer control unit inspection table ................. TF-19
Transverse link (front) ...................................... FSU-14
TRNSCV - Wiring diagram ............................... BL-228
Trouble diagnoses .............................................. GI-11
Turbine revolution sensor ................................ AT-143
TURN - Wiring diagram ...................................... LT-94
Turn signal lamp ................................................. LT-89
Tyre pressure monitoring system - trouble diagnoses ..
WT-10
Tyre pressure monitoring system - wiring diagram .......
WT-11
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Unified meter and A/C amp. ............................... DI-28
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Vacuum hose (brake system) ............................ BR-18
Vacuum hose drawing (Engine control) ............. EC-30
Valve clearance(VK45DE) .............................. EM-214
Valve clearance(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-89
Valve guide ..................................................... EM-105
Valve guide(VK45DE) ..................................... EM-231
Valve lifter(VK45DE) ....................................... EM-211
Valve lifter(VQ35DE) ........................................ EM-86
Valve seat(VK45DE) ......................... EM-232, EM-233
Valve seat(VQ35DE) ...................................... EM-107
Valve spring(VK45DE) ...................... EM-234, EM-235
Valve spring(VQ35DE) ................................... EM-108
Vanity mirror lamp ............................................. LT-149
Variable induction air control system (VIAS) . EC-1254
VDC -Wiring diagram ...................................... BRC-17
Vehicle security (theft warning) system ........... BL-181
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) ........... EC-390, EC-1046,
EC-1216
VEHSEC - Wiring diagram ............................... BL-187
VENT/V - Wiring diagram .. EC-344, EC-504, EC-999,
EC-1170
VIAS - Wiring diagram ................................... EC-1256
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WARN - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-40
Warning chime .................................................... DI-55
Warning lamps .................................................... DI-39
Washer, front ..................................................... WW-4
Washer, rear .................................................... WW-35
Water control valve(VK45DE) ........................... CO-51
Water pump(VK45DE) ...................................... CO-49
Water pump(VQ35DE) ...................................... CO-22
Water temperature gauge ..................................... DI-4
Wheel alignment (front) ..................................... FSU-6
Wheel alignment (rear) ..................................... RSU-5
Wheel balance ........................................ WT-5, MA-32
Wheel bearing (front) ........................... FAX-4, FAX-10
Wheel bearing (rear) ......................................... RAX-5
Wheel hub (front) ................................. FAX-4, FAX-10
Wheel hub (rear) ............................................... RAX-5
Wheel sensor (VDC) ....................................... BRC-57
WINDOW - Wiring diagram .............................. GW-24
Window, door ...................................... GW-76, GW-80
Windshield ....................................................... GW-11
WIP/R - Wiring diagram ................................... WW-37
WIPER - Wiring diagram .................................. WW-11
Wiper, front ........................................................ WW-4
Wiper, rear ....................................................... WW-35
Wiring Diagram (Cell code) list ......................... PG-67
Wiring diagrams .................................................. GI-15
WT-T/WARN - Wiring diagram .......................... WT-11

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MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance ....................... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance ....................... 7
Schedule 1 ............................................................... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............... 9
Schedule 2 ............................................................. 10
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ................................................................ 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .............. 11
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... 12
Fluids and Lubricants ............................................. 12
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................... 13
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL .................................... 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ......................... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ......... 14
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 14
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ........................................................ 15
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT ....... 15
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 17
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 17
Changing Engine Oil .............................................. 17
Changing Oil Filter ................................................. 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 19
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ..... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 20
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ......... 21
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 21
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 21
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 21
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 22
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 22
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 23
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 24
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 24
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 24
Changing Engine Oil ............................................... 24
Changing Oil Filter .................................................. 25
REMOVAL ........................................................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 25
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ...... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 27
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 28
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 28
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 28
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 30
Checking Transfer Fluid ......................................... 30
Changing Transfer Fluid ......................................... 31
Checking Propeller Shaft ........................................ 31
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................ 31
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................ 32
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ............. 32
REMOVAL ........................................................... 32
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................... 32
Tire Rotation ........................................................... 34
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 34
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 34
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................. 34
Checking Disc Brake .............................................. 35