PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Drain Engine CoolantEBS00LLK
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingEBS00LLL
Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.
After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyEBS00LLM
When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely,
avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.
When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be
used where noted in the step.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementEBS00LLN
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationEBS00LLO
Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.
Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for
any restriction and blockage.
Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.
Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine
stopped). Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.
After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust
systems for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningEBS00LLP
For final tightening of the following engine parts use Tool:
–Cylinder head bolts
–Main bearing cap bolts
–Connecting rod cap bolts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angle
tightening)
Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and lightly coated with engine oil. Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINERP F P : 1111 0
Removal and InstallationEBS00LM3
REMOVAL
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To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine oil when the engine is hot.
1. Remove the engine. Refer to EM-69, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the oil pan (lower).
a. Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts in reverse order shown using
power tool.
1. Oil pan (upper) 2. O-ring 3. O-ring
4. O-ring 5. O-ring (with collar) 6. Oil level gauge guide
7. Oil level gauge 8. O-ring 9. Connector bolt
10. Oil filter 11. Oil cooler 12. Relief valve
13. Oil pressure switch 14. Gasket 15. Drain plug
16. Oil pan (lower) 17. Oil strainer
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FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
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7. Remove the fuel injector from the fuel tube using the following
steps.
a. Spread open and remove the clip.
b. Remove the fuel injector from the fuel tube by pulling straight
out.
CAUTION:
Be careful with remaining fuel that may leak out from fuel
tube.
Do not damage injector nozzles during removal.
Do not bump or drop fuel injectors.
Do not disassemble fuel injectors.
8. Remove the fuel damper from each fuel tube.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the fuel damper to each fuel tube using the following
steps.
a. Apply engine oil to the new O-ring and set it into the cap of the
fuel tube.
CAUTION:
Handle O-ring with bare hands. Never wear gloves.
Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.
Do not clean O-ring with solvent.
Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of for-
eign material.
When installing O-ring, do not scratch it with tool or fin-
gernails.
Do not twist or stretch the O-ring.
b. Make sure that the backup spacer is in the O-ring connecting surface of the fuel damper.
NOTE:
The backup spacer is part of the fuel damper assembly.
c. Insert the fuel damper until it seats on the fuel tube.
CAUTION:
Insert straight, making sure that the axis is lined up.
Do not pressure-fit with excessive force.
d. Install the cap, and then tighten the bolts evenly.
After tightening the bolts, make sure that there is no gap between the cap and fuel tube.
2. Install new O-rings to the fuel injector paying attention to the items below.
CAUTION:
Upper and lower O-ring are different.
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Reference value :130 N (13.3 kg, 29.2 lb)
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Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.
Do not clean O-ring with solvent.
Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.
When installing O-ring, be careful not to scratch it with tool or fingernails. Also be careful not to
twist or stretch O-ring. If O-ring was stretched while it was being attached, do not insert it
quickly into fuel tube.
Insert new O-ring straight into fuel tube. Do not twist it.
6. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
After installing the fuel tubes, make sure there are no fuel leaks at the connections using the following steps.
1. Apply fuel pressure to the fuel lines by turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check for
fuel leaks at the connections.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on hidden points.
2. Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at the connections.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the engine immediately after stopping, as engine becomes extremely hot.
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CYLINDER HEAD
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On-Vehicle ServiceEBS00LME
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Then stop the engine.
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-93, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
CAUTION:
Leave the fuel pump fuse disconnected until step 7.
3. Remove the spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-27, "
REMOVAL" .
4. Connect the engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-II).
5. Install the compression tester with Tool into the spark plug hole.
6. With the accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn the ignition
switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabi-
lizes, read the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform
these steps to check each cylinder.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain specified engine speed.
If the engine speed is out of the specified range, check the battery liquid for proper gravity. Check the
engine speed again with normal battery gravity.
If the compression pressure is below the minimum value, check the valve clearances and parts associ-
ated with the combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head,
cylinder head gasket). After checking, measure the compression pressure again.
If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour a small amount of engine oil into the spark plug
hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, the piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
the piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at a low level despite the addition of engine oil, the valves may be
malfunctioning. Check the valves for damage. Replace the valve or valve seat accordingly.
If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, the gaskets may be leaking, or a valve in adjacent cylinders
may be damaged. Inspect and repair as required.
7. Install the components in the reverse order of removal.
8. Start the engine and confirm that it runs smoothly.
9. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-95, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" . Tool number : EG15050500 (J-45402)
Standard MinimumDeference limit
between cylinders
1,520 (15.5, 220) / 200 1,324 (13.5, 192) / 200 98 (1.0, 14) / 200
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly
during re-assembly.
Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of driv-
etrain components.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Before starting the engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If the levels are
lower than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to the fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at the connection points.
Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids includ-
ing engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down the engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to
specified level if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
*Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gas — Leakage —
IDX-4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Drive chain (Transfer) ......................... TF-147, TF-174
Drive pinion diff. inspection ............................. RFD-13
Drive pinion height .......................................... RFD-18
Drive shaft (rear) ............................................... RAX-7
Driver air bag .................................................. SRS-46
DTC work support ............................................ EC-136
DTRL - Wiring diagram ....................................... LT-37
Duct and grilles .............................................. ATC-170
DVD Player ........................................................ AV-60
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ECM input/output signal ..................... EC-117
, EC-141
ECM power supply ............................. EC-157, EC-393
ECM relay ........................................................ EC-157
ECM/PW - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-394
ECTS - Wiring diagram .................................... EC-197
Electric sunroof .................................................. RF-10
Electric throttle control actuator ......... EC-397, EC-399
Electrical load signal circuit .............................. EC-648
Electrical units location ...................................... PG-63
Electronic ignition (EI) system ........................... EC-26
Engine control circuit diagram ......................... EC-115
Engine control component parts location ......... EC-108
Engine control module (ECM) .......................... EC-383
Engine control system diagram ......................... EC-23
Engine coolant .................................................. CO-10
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS) ... EC-195,
EC-208
Engine fail-safe system .................................... EC-103
Engine oil ............................................................. LU-7
Engine oil filter replacement ............................. MA-17
Engine oil precautions .......................................... GI-7
Engine oil replacement ..................................... MA-17
Engine removal ................................................. EM-69
Engine room cover ............................................ EM-11
Engine serial number .......................................... GI-48
ETC1 - Wiring diagram .................................... EC-400
ETC2 - Wiring diagram .................................... EC-407
ETC3 - Wiring diagram .................................... EC-411
EVAP canister .................................................... EC-35
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve ....
EC-318
, EC-531
EVAP canister vent control valve ....... EC-325, EC-539
EVAP control system (small leak) diagnosis .. EC-309,
EC-349
, EC-357
EVAP control system pressure sensor .... EC-332, EC-
335, EC-341
EVAP control system purge flow monitoring diagnosis
EC-304
EVAP vapor lines inspection ............................. MA-20
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system ............... EC-32
Evaporator ..................................................... ATC-186
Exhaust manifold .............................................. EM-19
Exhaust system ................................................... EX-3
Exhaust system inspection .................................. EX-3
Expansion valve ............................................. ATC-188
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F/FOG - Wiring diagram ..................................... LT-71
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-638
Final drive pre-inspection .................. FFD-14, RFD-13
Final drive removal and installation ... FFD-11, RFD-10
Flow charts .......................................................... GI-27
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) ........................ AT-126
Fluids ................................................................ MA-11
Fluorescent leak detector .............................. ATC-189
Fog lamp, front ................................................... LT-69
Foot lamp ......................................................... LT-130
Freeze frame data ............................... EC-54, EC-130
Front brake solenoid valve ................. AT-144, AT-146
Front bumper ...................................................... EI-13
Front case (Transfer) .......................... TF-147, TF-174
Front combination lamp removal and installation LT-32
Front door ............................. BL-128, BL-131, GW-68
Front Door Trim ................................................... EI-32
Front drive shaft (Transfer) ................. TF-147, TF-174
Front fog lamp .................................................... LT-69
Front passenger air bag .................................. SRS-51
Front seat ........................................................... SE-97
Front seat belt ...................................................... SB-3
Front seat belt pre-tensioner ............... SRS-3, SRS-58
Front washer ...................................................... WW-4
Front wiper ......................................................... WW-4
FTTS - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-255, EC-260
Fuel cut control (at no load high engine speed) EC-27
Fuel filter replacement ......................................... FL-5
Fuel gauge ............................................................ DI-5
Fuel injection system (Bank 1) .......... EC-236, EC-245
Fuel injection system (Bank 2) .......... EC-236, EC-245
Fuel injector and fuel tube ................................. EM-29
Fuel level sensor ................. EC-366, EC-368, EC-370
Fuel line inspection .............................................. FL-3
Fuel pressure check .......................................... EC-93
Fuel pressure release ....................................... EC-93
Fuel pump ....................................................... EC-637
Fuel pump and gauge .......................................... FL-5
Fuel system .......................................................... FL-3
Fuel tank .............................................................. FL-9
Fuel tank temperature sensor ........... EC-253, EC-259
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ........................... EC-35
FUELB1 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-238, EC-247
FUELB2 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-239, EC-248
Fuse ...................................................... PG-66, PG-77
Fuse and fusible link box .................................. PG-77
Fuse block ......................................................... PG-76
Fusible link ............................................ PG-66, PG-77
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Garage jack and safety stand ............................. GI-40
Gauges ................................................................. DI-5
Generator .......................................................... SC-17
Generic scan tool (GST) ................................. EC-139
Glass ...................................... GW-11, GW-68, GW-71
Glove box lamp ................................................ LT-153
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GPS antenna ..................................................... AV-62
Grease .............................................................. MA-11
Ground distribution ............................................ PG-29
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H/AIM - Wiring diagram ...................................... LT-66
Handling precautions for plastics ..................... BL-187
Harness connector ............................................ PG-67
Harness layout .................................................. PG-39
Hazard warning lamp ......................................... LT-80
Headlamp aiming control ................................... LT-66
Headlamp leveler - See Headlamp aiming control . LT-
66
Headlamp removal and installation .................... LT-32
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) .... EC-216, EC-225,
EC-415
, EC-426
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) .... EC-216, EC-225,
EC-415
, EC-426
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 1) ........ EC-166
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 2) ........ EC-166
Heated seat ....................................................... SE-90
Heater and cooling unit (Heater core) . ATC-156, ATC-
160
Heater unit (heater core) ............... ATC-156, ATC-160
Height (Dimensions) ........................................... GI-49
HFC134a (R134a) system identification ........... ATC-7
HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ............... ATC-5
HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure ATC-175
HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ......... ATC-14
HFC134a system service equipment precaution ATC-
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High & low reverse clutch solenoid valve . AT-152, AT-
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Homelink universal transceiver ........................ BL-156
Horn ................................................................ WW-58
HORN - Wiring diagram .................................. WW-58
How to erase DTC for OBD system .................. EC-62
HSEAT - Wiring diagram ................................... SE-92
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I/MIRR - Wiring diagram ................................... GW-75
IATS - Wiring diagram ..................................... EC-192
ICC - Wiring diagram ....................................... ACS-20
ICC/BS - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-562
ICC/SW - Wiring diagram ................................ EC-547
ICCBOF - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-650
Identification plate .............................................. GI-47
Idle air volume learning ..................................... EC-91
Idle mixture ratio ................................................ EC-79
Idle speed .............................................. EC-72, EC-77
Idle speed control (ISC) .................... EC-374, EC-376
Ignition coil .......................................... EM-26, EC-619
Ignition control system .................................... EC-619
Ignition key hole illumination ............................ LT-129
Ignition timing ........................................ EC-72, EC-77
IGNSYS - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-620
ILL - Wiring diagram ......................................... LT-158
Illumination ....................................................... LT-152
In vehicle sensor ........................... ATC-140, ATC-149
INJECT - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-632
Injector ............................................................. EC-631
Input clutch solenoid valve ................. AT-140, AT-142
Instrument panel .................................................. IP-10
Instrument panel speaker .................................. AV-46
Intake air temperature sensor ............ EC-191, EC-211
Intake door control linkage adjustment . ATC-85, ATC-
88
Intake door motor ........................... ATC-83, ATC-164
Intake manifold .................................................. EM-15
Intake sensor ................................ ATC-145, ATC-151
Integrated homelink transmitter - See Homelink univer-
sal tranceiver .................................................... BL-156
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............... ACS-6
Interior ................................................................. EI-35
Interior lamp ...................................................... LT-129
Interior lamp on-off control ................................ LT-130
Internal gear (Transfer) ....................... TF-147, TF-174
IPDM (Intelligent power distribution module engine
room) ................................................................. PG-17
IVIS (Infiniti vehicle immobilizer system) .......... BL-137
IVIS (Infiniti vehicle immobilizer system) precautions ...
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Jacking points ..................................................... GI-40
Junction box (J/B) .............................................. PG-76
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Key illumination ................................................ LT-130
KEYLES - Wiring diagram .................................. BL-49
Knock sensor (KS) ........................................... EC-279
KS - Wiring diagram ........................................ EC-280
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Length (Dimensions) .......................................... GI-49
License lamp .................................................... LT-108
Lifting points ....................................................... GI-41
Line pressure solenoid valve ........................... AT-119
Line pressure switch (Transfer) .......... TF-152, TF-165
Line pressure test (A/T) ..................................... AT-51
Location of electrical units ................................. PG-63
Low coast brake solenoid valve .......... AT-156, AT-158
Low tire pressure warning system ...................... WT-8
Low tire pressure warning system - trouble diagnoses
WT-11
Low tire pressure warning system - Wiring diagram .....
WT-11
Lubricant (R134a) A/C ..................................... ATC-22
Lubricants .......................................................... MA-11
Lubrication circuit (engine) .................................. LU-5
Lubrication oil A/C ........................................... ATC-22
Lubrication-locks, hinges and hood latches ....... MA-31