2004 INFINITI FX35 rack

AT-324
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
DISASSEMBLY
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove snap ring from direct
clutch drum.
2. Remove drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate from
direct clutch drum.
INSPECTION

Check the following, and replace direct clutch assembly if necessary.
Direct Clutch Snap Ring

Check for deformation, fatigue or damage.
Direct Clutch Drive Plates

Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.
Direct Clutch Retaining Plates and Driven Plates

Check facing for burns, cracks or damage.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate in direct clutch drum.
CAUTION:
Take care with order of plates.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, install snap ring in direct clutch
drum.
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ASSEMBLY
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iii. Tighten adapter case assembly mounting bolts to specified
torque. (With bracket.)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.
35. Install needle bearing in drum support.
CAUTION:
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
36. Install direct clutch assembly in reverse brake.
CAUTION:
Make sure that drum support edge surface and direct clutch
inner boss edge surface come to almost same place.
37. Install high and low reverse clutch assembly in direct clutch.Adapter case assembly mounting bolt:
: 52 N·m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
Self-sealing bolt:
: 61 N·m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb)
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AT-342
ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
5. Tighten oil pump mounting bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
Apply ATF to oil pump bushing.
6. Install O-ring to input clutch assembly.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

Apply ATF to O-ring.
7. Install converter housing to transmission case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse self-sealing bolt.
8. Make sure that brake band does not close turbine revolution
sensor hole.
9. Install control valve with TCM.
a. Install A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 to bracket.: 48 N·m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)
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Converter housing mounting bolt:
: 52 N·m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
Self-sealing bolt:
: 61 N·m (6.2 kg-m, 45 ft-lb)
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ASSEMBLY
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b. Install A/T fluid temperature sensor 2 (with bracket) in control
valve with TCM.
CAUTION:
Adjust bolt hole of bracket to bolt hole of control valve.
c. Install O-ring to A/T assembly harness connector.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

Apply ATF to O-ring.
d. Install control valve with TCM in transmission case.
CAUTION:

Make sure that turbine revolution sensor securely installs
turbine revolution sensor hole.

Hang down revolution sensor harness toward outside so
as not to disturb installation of control valve with TCM.

Adjust A/T assembly harness connector of control valve
with TCM to terminal hole of transmission case.

Assemble it so that manual valve cutout is engaged with
manual plate projection.
e. Install bolts A, B and C to control valve with TCM.: 7.9 N·m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb)
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BLOWER UNIT
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
BLOWER UNITPFP:27200
Removal and InstallationAJS0015E
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument passenger lower panel. Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove ECM with bracket attached.
3. Disconnect intake door motor connector and blower fan motor
connector.
4. Remove harness clip from blower unit.
5. Remove mounting bolt and screws (2), from blower unit.
CAUTION:
Move blower unit rightward, and remove locating pin (1)
and joint. Then remove blower unit downward.
6. Remove blower unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure locating pin (1) and joint are securely inserted.
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ATC-126
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
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Removal and InstallationAJS0015J
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge refrigerant.
2. Drain coolant from cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" (VQ35DE) or CO-36,
"Changing Engine Coolant" (VK45DE).
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-24, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Remove high-pressure pipe 2 mounting clip.
5. Remove low-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolts.
6. Disconnect evaporator-side one touch joint.
a. Set a disconnector (High-pressure side: 92530-89908, Low-
pressure side: 92530-89916) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Seal connection opening of piping with a cap or vinyl tape
to avoid exposure to atmosphere.
7. Remove electronic control throttle assembly (VQ35DE). Refer to
EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
8. Disconnect two heater hoses from heater core.
9. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-11, "
Removal
and Installation" .
10. Remove blower unit. Refer to ATC-121, "
BLOWER UNIT" .
11. Remove instrument stays (driver side and passenger side).
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ATC-128
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Disassembly and AssemblyAJS0015K
1. Heater pipe grommet 2. Heater core 3. Heater pipe cover
4. Aspirator 5. Aspirator hose 6. Air mix door motor (driver side)
7. Air mix door (slide door) 8. Max. cool door link 9. Max. cool door lever
10. Ventilator door lever 11. Ventilator door link 12. Air mix door motor (passenger side)
13. Intake sensor bracket 14. Intake sensor 15. Foot duct (right)
16. Evaporator cover 17. Evaporator cover adaptor 18. Heater pipe bracket
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REFRIGERANT LINES
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
VQ35DE
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" (VQ35DE) or EM-
172, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" (VK45DE).
3. Remove front engine undercover, using power tools.
4. Remove cooling fan shroud (lower). Refer to CO-39, "
RADIATOR" (VK45DE).
5. Remove mounting nuts from low-pressure flexible hose and
high-pressure flexible hose.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
6. Remove high-pressure flexible hose. Refer to ATC-148,
"Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible Hose"
(VK45DE).
7. Disconnect compressor (magnet clutch and ECV) connectors.
8. Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" (VQ35DE) or EM-169, "DRIVE
BELTS" (VK45DE).
9. Remove mounting bolt from radiator hose bracket (VK45DE).
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