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3. Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and
remove the radiator filler cap. This is the only step required
when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only).
CAUTION:
Do not to allow the coolant to contact the drive belts.
4. When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine
removal or repair, it is necessary to drain the cylinder block.
Remove the RH cylinder block drain plug to drain the right bank
and the oil cooler hose to drain the left bank as shown.
5. Remove the reservoir tank to drain the engine coolant, then clean the reservoir tank before installing it.
6. Check the drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If the coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-14, "
FLUSHING COOLING
SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Close the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank, cylinder block drain plug, and the oil cooler hose, if
removed for a total system drain or for engine removal or repair.
The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and water.
Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance Thread
Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .
2. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with
the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.
3. Remove the vented reservoir cap and replace it with a non-vented reservoir cap before filling the cooling
system.
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Radiator drain plug : Refer to CO-10, "RADIATOR" .
RH cylinder block drain plug : Refer to EM-73, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and AdjustersELS0010X
Check the seat belt buckles, webbing, retractors, anchors and adjusters. Replace any seat belt assembly as
necessary. Refer to SB-10, "
Seat Belt Inspection" .
Check the seat belt anchors for loose mounting bolts, damage, or excessive wear.
Check the seat belt webbing for any damage, cuts, fraying, or excessive wear.
Check the retractor for smooth operation.
Check the function of the buckles by inserting the seat belt tongue and checking for proper engagement of
the buckle and press the button on the buckle to check for proper release of the seat belt tongue.
CAUTION:
After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached com-
ponents, such as the guide rail set. NISSAN recommends replacing all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision, unless they are not damaged and are inspected to confirm they are operating
properly after a minor collision.
Also inspect all seat belt assemblies that are not in use during a collision, and replace any compo-
nents if damaged or not operating properly. The seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if
the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision where the driver and passenger air bags
have been deployed.
If any component of the seat belt assembly is suspected of being damaged or not operating prop-
erly, do not repair the component. Replace the components as an assembly.
If the seat belt webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged then replace the seat belt assembly.
Never lubricate the seat belt buckle or tongue.
When replacing any seat belt assembly always use a Genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 3
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ...................... 4
Schematic ................................................................ 4
Wiring Diagram — POWER — ................................. 6
BATTERY POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN ANY POSITION ................................................ 6
ACCESSORY POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION
SW. IN ACC OR ON .............................................11
IGNITION POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN ON .................................................................. 12
IGNITION POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN ON AND/OR START ....................................... 13
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION
MODULE ENGINE ROOM) ...................................... 17
System Description ................................................ 17
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R ........... 17
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CONTROL ......... 17
IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL ........................... 18
CAN Communication System Description .............. 18
Function of Detecting Ignition Relay Malfunction ... 18
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R) ......................... 19
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION ...................... 19
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .......................... 20
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 20
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 22
Auto Active Test ..................................................... 23
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 23
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................... 23
INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE ... 23
Schematic .............................................................. 25
IPDM E/R Terminal Arrangement ........................... 26
IPDM E/R Power/Ground Circuit Inspection .......... 27
Inspection with CONSULT-II (Self-Diagnosis) ........ 28
Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R ................... 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................... 29GROUND CIRCUIT ................................................... 30
Ground Distribution ................................................. 30
MAIN HARNESS ................................................. 30
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS ................................ 33
ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS .......................... 36
BODY HARNESS ................................................ 37
BODY NO. 2 HARNESS ..................................... 38
BACK DOOR NO. 2 RH HARNESS .................... 39
HARNESS ................................................................. 40
Harness Layout ...................................................... 40
HOW TO READ HARNESS LAYOUT ................. 40
OUTLINE ............................................................. 41
MAIN HARNESS ................................................. 42
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS (LH VIEW) .............. 44
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS (RH VIEW) ............. 47
ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS .......................... 49
CHASSIS HARNESS .......................................... 51
BODY HARNESS ................................................ 53
BODY NO. 2 HARNESS ..................................... 55
ROOM LAMP HARNESS .................................... 57
FRONT DOOR LH HARNESS ............................ 58
FRONT DOOR RH HARNESS ............................ 58
REAR DOOR LH HARNESS ............................... 59
REAR DOOR RH HARNESS .............................. 59
BACK DOOR HARNESS .................................... 60
Wiring Diagram Codes (Cell Codes) ...................... 61
ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION ............................ 64
Electrical Units Location ......................................... 64
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 64
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ......................... 65
Fuse ........................................................................ 67
Fusible Link ............................................................ 67
Circuit Breaker (Built Into BCM) ............................. 67
HARNESS CONNECTOR ......................................... 68
Description .............................................................. 68
HARNESS CONNECTOR (TAB-LOCKING
TYPE) .................................................................. 68
HARNESS CONNECTOR (SLIDE-LOCKING
TYPE) .................................................................. 69
HARNESS CONNECTOR (DIRECT-CONNECT
PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WA RN ING:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisEKS007NK
When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
Refer to GI-15, "How to Read Wiring Diagrams" in GI section.
Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" for power distribution.
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
Refer to GI-11, "HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSES" in GI section.
Refer to GI-27, "How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident" in GI section.
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HARNESS CONNECTOR (DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT TYPE)
SRS direct-connect type harness connectors are used on certain SRS components such as air bag mod-
ules and seat belt pre-tensioners.
Always pull up to release black locking tab prior to removing connector from SRS component.
Always push down to lock black locking tab after installing connector to SRS component. When locked,
the black locking tab is level with the connector housing.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the harness or wires when removing connectors
from SRS components.
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
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SIONER” .................................................................. 2
Precautions for Steering System .............................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
POWER STEERING FLUID ........................................ 6
Checking Fluid Level ................................................ 6
Checking Fluid Leakage ........................................... 6
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System ................................. 6
STEERING WHEEL .................................................... 7
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 7
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION ...... 7
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY ................ 7
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEER-
ING WHEEL .......................................................... 7
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE .................................................................. 7
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE ..... 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
TILT SYSTEM ............................................................. 9
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
TILT MOTOR AND TILT SENSOR ........................ 9
STEERING COLUMN ............................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................11
INSTALLATION ....................................................11INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 12
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 13
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 13
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ...................... 14
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ............ 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 17
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 17
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 20
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 21
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ............................... 26
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 26
CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE ................ 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 27
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY ............. 27
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 28
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 28
HYDRAULIC LINE .................................................... 31
Removal and Installation ........................................ 31
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 33
Steering Wheel ....................................................... 33
Steering Column ..................................................... 33
Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket ................ 34
Steering Gear ......................................................... 35
Oil Pump ................................................................. 35
Steering Fluid .......................................................... 35
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WAR NIN G:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Steering SystemEGS000MJ
Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.
Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becom-
ing contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.
Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere
with their operation.
Before inspection or reassembly, carefully clean all parts with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent.
Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent to hydraulic parts.
Petroleum jelly may be applied to O-rings and seals. Do not use any grease.
Replace all gaskets, seals and O-rings. Avoid damaging O-rings, seals and gaskets during installation.
Perform functional tests whenever designated.
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartEGS000MM
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
PS-6PS-6PS-20PS-20PS-20PS-6PS-7PS-7EM-12PS-7PS-13PS-15PS-11PS-10PS-15
PR-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FFD-7, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FA X-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FSU-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FA X-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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Possible cause and sus-
pected parts
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Outer socket ball joint swinging force
Outer socket ball joint rotating torque
Outer socket ball joint end play
Steering fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
WHEEL HUB
FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
SymptomNoise× × ××××× × × ××××××× ×
Shake××× × ××××× ×
Vibration××××× × ××× ×
Shimmy××× × ×××× ×
Shudder× × ×××× ×