2004 INFINITI FX35 tow

HEADLAMP - XENON TYPE -
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Ground is supplied

to headlamp RH terminal 7

through grounds E21, E50 and E51

to headlamp LH terminal 7

through grounds E21, E50 and E51.
With power and ground supplied, the high beam headlamps illuminate.
If voltage is applied to a high beam solenoid, the bulb shade will move, even a xenon head lamp bulb comes
out, and a high beam and a low beam are changed.
The unified meter and A/C amp that received the high beam request signal by BCM across the CAN commu-
nication makes a high beam indicator lamp turn on in combination meter.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Refer to BCS-3, "COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION" .
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
When the combination switch (lighting switch) is in the 2ND position (ON), and the ignition switch is turned
from ON or ACC to OFF, the battery saver control function is activated.
Under this condition, the headlamps remain illuminated for 5 minutes, then the headlamps are turned off.
Exterior lamp battery saver control mode can be changed by the function setting of CONSULT-II.
AUTO LIGHT OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Refer to LT- 5 4 , "System Description" in “AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM”.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system will flash the high beams if the system is triggered. Refer to BL-181, "VEHICLE
SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM" .
XENON HEADLAMP
Xenon type headlamp is adopted to the low and high beam headlamps. Xenon bulbs do not use a filament.
Instead, they produce light when a high voltage current is passed between two tungsten electrodes through a
mixture of xenon (an inert gas) and certain other metal halides. In addition to added lighting power, electronic
control of the power supply gives the headlamps stable quality and tone color.
Following are some of the many advantages of the xenon type headlamp.

The light produced by the headlamps is a white color comparable to sunlight that is easy on the eyes.

Light output is nearly double that of halogen headlamps, affording increased area of illumination.

The light features a high relative spectral distribution at wavelengths to which the human eye is most sen-
sitive. This means that even in the rain, more light is reflected back from the road surface toward the vehi-
cle, for added visibility.

Power consumption is approximately 25 percent less than halogen headlamps, reducing battery load.
CAN Communication System DescriptionAKS007MB
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication UnitAKS0080S
Refer to LAN-6, "CAN Communication Unit" .

LT-36
HEADLAMP - XENON TYPE -
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NOTE:
After installation, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to LT- 3 4 , "
Aiming Adjustment" .
PARKING LAMP (CLEARANCE LAMP)
1. Turn lighting switch OFF.
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove bulb from its socket.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP
1. Turn lighting switch OFF.
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise with suitable tool and unlock
it.
3. Remove bulb from its socket.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP
1. Turn lighting switch OFF.
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove bulb from its socket.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing bulb, be sure to install plastic cap and bulb
socket securely to insure watertightness.
Removal and InstallationAKS007MX
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove front bumper. Refer to EI-14, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" in “EI” section.
3. Remove headlamp mounting bolts.
4. Remove plastics bumper bracket, then pull headlamp toward
vehicle front, disconnect connector, and remove headlamp.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. Headlamp high/low beam (Xenon) : 12V - 35W (D2S)
Parking lamp (Clearance lamp) : 12V - 5W
SKIA5550E
Front turn signal lamp : 12V - 21W (amber)
SKIA6182E
Front side marker lamp : 12V - 3.8W
SKIA5552E
SKIA5553E

LT-108
LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
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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

REAR COMBINATION LAMP
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REAR COMBINATION LAMPPFP:26554
Bulb ReplacementAKS007FP
REAR FENDER SIDE (REAR SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB)
1. Remove rear combination lamp.
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove bulb.
BACK DOOR SIDE (BACK-UP LAMP)
1. Remove rear combination lamp.
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove bulb.
Removal and InstallationAKS007FQ
REMOVAL
Rear Fender Side
1. Remove bumper side cover A. Refer to EI-18, "Removal and
Installation" in “EI” section.
2. Disconnect rear combination lamp connector.
3. Remove rear combination lamp mounting bolts.
4. Pull rear combination lamp toward side of the vehicle and
remove from the vehicle.
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SKIA5570E
Stop/tail lamp (rear fender side) : LED (Replace together with rear combination
lamp assembly.)
Rear side marker lamp (rear fender side) : 12V - 3.8W
Back-up lamp (back door side) : 12V - 18W
Rear turn signal lamp (rear fender side) : LED (Replace together with rear combination
lamp assembly.)
SKIA5571E

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCEPFP:00026
Introduction of Periodic MaintenanceALS000G5
Two different maintenance schedules are provided, and should be used, depending upon the conditions in
which the vehicle is mainly operated. After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, continue the periodic
maintenance at the same mileage/time intervals.
Schedule 1Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if the driving habits frequently include
one or more of the following driving conditions:

Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).

Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures
remaining below freezing.

Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.

Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police,
taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

Driving in dusty conditions.

Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.

Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier.Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance
MA-8
Chassis and Body
Maintenance
MA-9
Schedule 2Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of driving conditions shown in
Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits.Emission Control Sys-
tem MaintenanceMA-10Chassis and Body
MaintenanceMA-11

MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fluid (A/T, trans-
fer)/oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J
ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2ALS000G7
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oilNOTE (1) I IMA-28
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MA-30
, MA-31
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension partsI IIIMA-35
, MA-36
Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-4,
MA-34
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models)I IIIMA-37,MA-31
Exhaust system
I IIIMA-28
In-cabin microfilter
RRATC-125
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-14
, MA-21
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-17, MA-24
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-20, MA-27
Fuel lines I* I*MA-17, MA-24
Fuel filter NOTE (2)-
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-15
, MA-21
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-17, MA-24
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE) or
equivalent.]RRRR R RRRMA-18
, MA-25
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-19, MA-26
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (4)EM-89, "
Va l v e
Clearance", EM-
214, "Va l v e
Clearance"

PG-30
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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Removal and Installation of IPDM E/RAKS005SM
REMOVAL
1. Remove battery. Refer to SC-9, "Removal and Installation" in “Starting and Charging System (SC)” sec-
tion.
2. Remove IPDM E/R cover A. While pressing pawl on backside of
IPDM E/R cover B toward vehicle front to unlock, lift up IPDM E/
R.
3. While pressing pawls on right and left side of IPDM E/R, remove
IPDM E/R cover B from IPDM E/R.
4. Remove harness connector from IPDM E/R.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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SKIA4969E

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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3. If the propeller shaft or final drive has been replaced, connect
the propeller shaft and final drive as follows:
NOTE:
Avoid damaging the rebro joint boot, protect it with a shop towel
or equivalent.

Install the propeller shaft while aligning its matching mark A
with the mark C on the joint as close as possible.

Tighten the joint bolts/nuts to specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the bolts, and washers. Always replace the
them with new ones.

After installation, check the vibration by driving the vehicle. If the vibration is present, remove the pro-
peller shaft from the final drive companion flange.

Turn the propeller shaft 60, 120, 180, 240 or 300 degrees and reinstall the propeller shaft to the com-
panion flange, then measure the runout again by driving the vehicle on each angle position.
Disassembly and AssemblyADS000KN
DISASSEMBLY
Center Bearing
NOTE:

The joint cannot be disassembled.

The center bearing can be disassembled.
1. Remove the propeller shaft assembly from the vehicle. Refer to PR-8, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Put matching marks on propeller shaft and center flange, then
disassemble the 1st and 2nd propeller shaft.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage the propeller
shaft flange and center flange.
3. Put matching marks onto the center flange and propeller shaft
end as shown.
4. Stake center flange lock nut with a punch (except 3F80A-
1VL107- type/VK45DE, AWD).
SDIA0768E
SDIA1538E
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