2005 INFINITI FX35 cabin filter

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COMPONENT INSPECTION ...........................
.. 112
Intake Sensor Circuit ........................................... .. 113
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ........................ .. 113
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SEN-
SOR ................................................................. .. 113
COMPONENT INSPECTION ........................... .. 114
CONTROLLER ...................................................... ..115
Removal and Installation of A/C and AV Switch .. .. 115
REMOVAL ........................................................ .. 115
INSTALLATION ................................................ .. 115
AUTO AMP ............................................................ ..116
Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp. .................................................................... .. 116
REMOVAL ........................................................ .. 116
INSTALLATION ................................................ .. 116
AMBIENT SENSOR ............................................... ..117
Removal and Installation ..................................... .. 117
REMOVAL ........................................................ .. 117
INSTALLATION ................................................ .. 117
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR ........................................... ..118
Removal and Installation ..................................... .. 118
REMOVAL ........................................................ .. 118
INSTALLATION ................................................ .. 118
SUNLOAD SENSOR ............................................. ..119
Removal and Installation ..................................... .. 119
REMOVAL ........................................................ .. 119
INSTALLATION ................................................ .. 119
INTAKE SENSOR .................................................. . 120
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 120
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 120
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 120
BLOWER UNIT ...................................................... . 121
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 121
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 121
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 121
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ . 122
BLOWER MOTOR ................................................. . 123
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 123
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 123
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 123
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR ........................................ . 124
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 124
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 124
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 124
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER ...................................... . 125
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 125
FUNCTION ....................................................... . 125
REPLACEMENT TIMING ................................. . 125
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES .................... . 125
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY ............. . 126
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 126
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 126
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 127
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ . 129
MODE DOOR MOTOR .......................................... . 131
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 131
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 131
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 131 AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR ........................................
.132
Removal and Installation ..................................... .132
REMOVAL ........................................................ .132
INSTALLATION ................................................ .132
HEATER CORE ...................................................... .133
Removal and Installation ..................................... .133
REMOVAL ........................................................ .133
INSTALLATION ................................................ .133
DUCTS AND GRILLES .......................................... .134
Removal and Installation ..................................... .134
REMOVAL ........................................................ .134
INSTALLATION ................................................ .137
REFRIGERANT LINES .......................................... .138
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure .............. .138
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ............................................................... .138
Components ........................................................ .140
VQ35DE ........................................................... .140
VK45DE ............................................................ .141
Removal and Installation of Compressor ............. .141
REMOVAL ........................................................ .141
INSTALLATION ................................................ .143
Removal and Installation of Compressor Clutch . .144
REMOVAL ........................................................ .144
INSTALLATION ................................................ .146
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Flexible
Hose .................................................................... .148
REMOVAL ........................................................ .148
INSTALLATION ................................................ .149
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Flexible
Hose .................................................................... .149
REMOVAL ........................................................ .149
INSTALLATION ................................................ .150
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe 1
(Engine Compartment) ........................................ .150
REMOVAL ........................................................ .150
INSTALLATION ................................................ .151
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Pipe 1
and 2 (Engine Compartment) .............................. .151
REMOVAL ........................................................ .151
INSTALLATION ................................................ .152
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe 2
and High-Pressure Pipe 3 ................................... .152
REMOVAL ........................................................ .152
INSTALLATION ................................................ .153
Removal and Installation of Liquid Tank .............. .154
REMOVAL ........................................................ .154
INSTALLATION ................................................ .154
Removal and Installation of Condenser ............... .155
REMOVAL ........................................................ .155
INSTALLATION ................................................ .155
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor ................................................................. .156
REMOVAL ........................................................ .156
INSTALLATION ................................................ .156
Removal and Installation of Evaporator ............... .156
REMOVAL ........................................................ .156
INSTALLATION ................................................ .156
Removal and Installation of Expansion Valve ...... .157

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BLOWER UNIT
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Disassembly and AssemblyAJS0015F
1. Adapter 2. Intake upper case 3. Filter cover
4. In-cabin microfilter 5. Intake lower case 6. Blower motor assembly
7. Motor cover 8. Intake door lever 2 9. Intake door motor
10. Intake door link 11. Intake door lever 3 12. Intake door 2
13. Intake door lever 1 14. Intake door 1 15. Intake bell mouth
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IN-CABIN MICROFILTER ATC-125
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IN-CABIN MICROFILTERPFP:27277
Removal and InstallationAJS001FC
FUNCTION
Air inside passenger compartment is kept clean at either recircula-
tion or fresh mode by installing in-cabin microfilter into blower unit.
REPLACEMENT TIMING
Replace in-cabin microfilter.
Refer to MA-9, "
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE" in Schedule 1 and MA-11, "CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE" in Schedule 2.
Caution label is fixed inside glove box.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
1. Remove instrument passenger lower panel. Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove filter cover, and then remove in-cabin microfilter.
3. Take out in-cabin microfilter from blower unit.
4. Replace with new one and reinstall on blower unit.
5. Reinstall instrument passenger lower panel.
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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 i f found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perfo rm
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km). MA-20
,
MA-
27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (5) EM-93, "Valve Clear-
ance",
EM-
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Clearance"
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54) 27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66) 33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78) 39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90) 45 60
(96) 48
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE 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)
Months 3.75
(6)
3 7.50
(12)
6 11 . 2 5
(18)
9 15
(24)
12 18.75
(30)
15 22.5
(36)
18 26.25
(42)
21 30
(48)
24
Brake lines & cables II MA-35
Brake pads & rotors
IIII MA-36
Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oil NOTE (1) I I MA-29,
MA-31
,
MA-32
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension parts IIII MA-36
,
MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) IIII MA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system IIII MA-29
In-cabin microfilter
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MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
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Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 33.75
(54)
27 37.5
(60)
30 41.25
(66)
33 45
(72)
36 48.75
(78)
39 52.5
(84)
42 56.25
(90)
45 60
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables II MA-35
Brake pads & rotors
I III MA-36

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) fl uid (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 COMTROL 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 i f 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 oil NOTE (1) I I
MA-29
,
MA-31
,
MA-32
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension parts I III
MA-36
, MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) I III MA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I III MA-29
In-cabin microfilter
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MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE 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) Months 33.75
(54) 27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66) 33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78) 39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90) 45 60
(96) 48
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
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Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I* MA-14
, MA-22
Air cleaner filter [R] [R] MA-18, MA-25
EVAP vapor lines I* I* MA-21, MA-28
Fuel lines I* I* MA-17, MA-25
Fuel filter NOTE (2) -
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R* MA-15
, MA-22
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-18, MA-25
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE) or
equivalent.] RRRR R RRR
MA-19
, MA-26
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-20, MA-27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (4) EM-93, "
Va l v e
Clearance",
EM-
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Clearance"

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* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perfo rm
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.
NOTE:
(1) 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 transmission, 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. MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Brake lines & cables IIII MA-35
Brake pads & rotors
IIII MA-36
Automatic transmission & trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oil NOTE (1) I I I I
MA-29,
MA-31 ,
MA-32
Steering gear, linkage & transfer
gear, axle & suspension parts I I MA-36,
MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and propeller
shaft (AWD models) IIII
MA-38, MA-32
Exhaust system
II MA-29
In-cabin microfilter
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