2006 INFINITI FX35 sensor

EM-12
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PREPARATION
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
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Valve guide drift Removing and installing valve guide
Intake and Exhaust:
a: 9.5 mm (0.374 in) dia.
b: 5.5 mm (0.217 in) dia.
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Valve guide reamer (1): Reaming valve guide inner hole
(2): Reaming hole for oversize valve guide
Intake and Exhaust:
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1 : 6.0 mm (0.236 in) dia.
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2 : 10.2 mm (0.402 in) dia.
(J-43897-18)
(J-43897-12)
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner Reconditioning the exhaust system threads
before installing a new air fuel ratio sensor
and heated oxygen sensor (Use with anti-
seize lubricant shown below.)
a: J-43897-18 [18 mm (0.71 in) dia.] for
zirconia heated oxygen sensor and air fuel
ratio sensor
b: J-43897-12 [12 mm (0.47 in) dia.] for
titania heated oxygen sensor
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Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR
or equivalent meeting MIL
specification MIL-A-907) Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning
tool when reconditioning exhaust system
threads
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
NT015
NT016
AEM488
AEM489

AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT EM-17
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCTPFP:16500
ComponentsNBS003G2
Removal and InstallationNBS003G3
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .

This work is unnecessary when parts located forward of mass air flow sensor are removed/installed.
2. Remove air duct (inlet) and power duct.
3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
4. Disconnect PCV hose.
5. Remove air cleaner case/mass air flow sensor and air duct disconnecting their joints.

Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
6. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case. CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor with the following cares.

Do not shock it.

Do not disassemble it.

Do not touch its sensor.
7. Remove resonator in fender, lifting left fender protector.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Inspect air hoses for cracks or tear.
1. Air hose 2. PCV hose 3. Air duct
4. Air hose 5. Power duct 6. Clip
7. Air duct (inlet) 8. Resonator 9. Grommet
10. Air cleaner case 11. Air cleaner filter 12. Air cleaner case
13. O-ring 14. Mass air flow sensor
SBIA0462E

EM-18
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45

If anything found replace air hose.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.

To position air cleaner case, refer to EM-18, "Changing Air Cleaner Filter" .
Changing Air Cleaner FilterNBS003G4
INSPECTION
Check status (fouling, damage, etc.) of air cleaner filter at power duct
hole.
REMOVAL
Removal in the order below.
1. Remove air duct (inlet) from air cleaner case.
2. Disconnect harness connector from mass air flow sensor.
3. Loosen clamp bolts of air hose.
4. Remove mounting bolts for air cleaner case. Remove air cleaner case/mass air flow sensor/air hose assembly.
5. Unhook clips and open air cleaner case, and remove air cleaner filter.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

If grommet at bottom of air cleaner case comes off together with
air cleaner case, fix it to vehicle before installation.

Look at internal bottom face through power duct hole, and posi-
tion air cleaner case with resonator upper end circle and air
cleaner case round hole aligned. Then push air cleaner case
straight down.

At this time, check by hand if protrusion at bottom of air cleaner
case has been inserted into grommet on vehicle side.

Clip power duct with bulge on reverse side of lower end
engaged with air cleaner case.
SBIA0463E
SBIA0464E
KBIA0954E

EM-26
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYSTPFP:14004
ComponentsNBS003G9
Removal and InstallationNBS003GA
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Perform the work when the exhaust and cooling system have completely cooled down.
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Remove air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Remove front and rear engine undercover and front cross bar with power tool.
5. Disconnect heated oxygen sensors 2 (bank 1 and bank 2) harness connectors.
1. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) 2. Three way catalyst (right bank) 3. Gasket
4. Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1) 5. Exhaust manifold cover (right bank) 6. Exhaust manifold (right bank)
7. Exhaust manifold (left bank) 8. Exhaust manifold cover (left bank) 9. Three way catalyst (left bank)
10. Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 2) 11. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2)
PBIC3103E

EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST EM-27
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6. Using the heated oxygen sensor wrench (SST), remove heated oxygen sensors 2 (bank 1 and bank 2).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor.

Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been
dropped onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor;
replace with a new sensor.
7. Remove exhaust mounting bracket between three way catalysts (right and left bank) and transmission. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
8. Remove three way catalysts (right and left bank).
9. Disconnect air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1 and bank 2) harness connectors and remove harness clip.
10. Using the heated oxygen sensor wrench (SST), remove air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1 and bank 2).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage air fuel ratio sensor.

Discard any air fuel ratio sensor which has been dropped
onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; replace with
a new sensor.
11. Remove water pipe and heater pipe on both right and left side. Refer to CO-29, "
WATER OUTLET AND
WATER PIPING" .
12. Remove exhaust manifold cover (right and left bank).
13. Loosen mounting nuts in the reverse order as shown in the fig- ure to remove exhaust manifold with power tool.
NOTE:
Disregard the numerical order No. 7 and 8 in removal.
14. Remove gaskets. CAUTION:
Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.
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SBIA0575E
PBIC2042E

EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST EM-29
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Air Fuel Ratio Sensor and Heated Oxygen Sensor
CAUTION:

Before installing a new air fuel ratio sensor and new heated oxygen sensor, clean exhaust system
threads using heated oxygen sensor thread cleaner tool (Commercial Service Tool: J-43897-18 or
J-43897-12) and apply anti-seize lubricant.

Do not over torque air fuel ratio sensor and heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may cause damage to
air fuel ratio sensor and heated oxygen sensor, resulting in the “MIL” coming on.

EM-30
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINERP F P : 1111 0
Components (2WD Models)NBS003GB
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)NBS003GC
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
To remove oil pan (lower) only, take step 5, then step 20. Removal of step 1, hood assembly (step 2) and step
4 are unnecessary.
1. Remove front tire.
2. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-13, "
HOOD" .
3. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
4. Remove front cross bar with power tool. FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.
1. Oil pan gasket (rear) 2. Oil pan (upper) 3. O-ring
4. Oil pan gasket (front) 5. Oil filter 6. Connector bolt
7. Oil cooler 8. O-ring 9. Relief valve
10. Oil pressure switch 11. Bracket 12. Oil strainer
13. Drain plug 14. Drain plug washer 15. Oil pan (lower)
16. Rear plate 17. Crankshaft position sensor (POS) 18. Seal rubber
19. Rear cover plate
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER EM-31
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Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
6. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
7. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
8. Remove air hose from air duct to mass air flow sensor side and electric throttle control actuator side. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
9. Removal engine rear lower slinger, and install engine rear slinger [SST: 10006 31U00 ( — )] to sling engine assembly for positioning. Refer to EM-8, "
Special Service Tools" .
10. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
11. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
12. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-20, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
13. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
14. Remove idler pulley and bracket assembly. Refer to EM-64, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
15. Disconnect oil cooler water hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
16. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove A/T fluid cooler tube. Refer to AT- 2 6 6 , "
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY" .
17. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.

Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
18. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to LU-10, "
OIL FILTER" .
19. Remove oil cooler, as necessary. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL COOLER" .
20. Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove.
b. Insert the seal cutter (SST) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan (lower).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surfaces.
c. Slide the seal cutter by tapping on the side of tool with a ham- mer. Remove oil pan (lower). Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
PBIC0782E
SEM960F