2006 INFINITI FX35 engine remova

ATC-154
REFRIGERANT LINES
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8. Remove condenser mounting bolts.
9. Remove radiator upper mount, move radiator and condenser to the engine side.
10. Remove condenser. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the core surface of the condenser and the radiator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of A/C piping with new ones, and then apply compressor oil to it when installing
it.

Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.

Insert piping securely until a click is heard.

After piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure SensorNJS000FB
REMOVAL
1. Remove condenser. Refer to ATC-153, "Removal and Installation of Condenser" .
2. Remove refrigerant pressure sensor from condenser. CAUTION:
When working, be careful not to damage the condenser.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Apply compressor oil to O-ring of refrigerant pressure sensor when installing it.
Removal and Installation of EvaporatorNJS000FC
REMOVAL
1. Remove low-pressure pipe 2 and high-pressure pipe 3. Refer to ATC-150, "Removal and Installation of
Low-pressure Pipe 2 and High-pressure Pipe 3" .
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High- pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt
: 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)
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BL-2Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45 Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Lock) ....
... 51
Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Unlock) . ... 52
Check Select Unlock Relay Circuit ...................... ... 53
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM .................. ... 54
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 54
System Description .............................................. ... 55
INPUTS ............................................................ ... 55
OPERATED PROCEDURE .............................. ... 56
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 57
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 57
Schematic ............................................................ ... 58
Wiring Diagram — KEYLES — ............................ ... 59
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............. ... 62
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ..... ... 63
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ............................... ... 64
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ....... ... 64
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEMS ................. ... 64
Work Flow ............................................................ ... 66
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ................. ... 67
Check Key Fob Battery and Function .................. ... 69
Check ACC Switch .............................................. ... 70
Check Door Switch .............................................. ... 71
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) .......................................................... ... 71
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH ....................... ... 73
Check Key Switch ................................................ ... 75
Check Remote Keyless Entry Receiver ............... ... 76
Check IPDM E/R Operation ................................. ... 79
Check Hazard Warning Lamp Function ............... ... 80
Check Horn Function ........................................... ... 80
Check Headlamp Function .................................. ... 80
Check Map Lamp and Ignition Keyhole Illumination
Function ............................................................... ... 80
ID Code Entry Procedure .................................... ... 81
KEY FOB ID SET UP WITH CONSULT-II ........ ... 81
KEY FOB ID SET UP WITHOUT CONSULT-II . ... 83
Removal and Installation of Remote keyless Entry
receiver ................................................................ ... 84
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 84
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 84
Key Fob Battery Replacement ............................. ... 85
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM ................................ ... 86
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 86
System Description .............................................. ... 88
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION ................................ ... 88
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTIONS ..... ... 89
ENGINE STARTUP FUNCTION ....................... ... 90
WARNING AND ALARM FUNCTION ............... ... 91
CHANGE SETTINGS FUNCTION .................... ... 94
INTELLIGENT KEY REGISTRATION ............... ... 94
STEERING LOCK UNIT REGISTRATION ....... ... 94
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 95
CAN Communication Unit .................................... ... 95
Schematic ............................................................ ... 96
Wiring Diagram — I/KEY — ................................ ... 98
Terminals and Reference Value for INTELLIGENT
KEY UNIT ............................................................ ..111
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
unit ....................................................................... .113 Terminals and Reference Value for BCM .............
.113
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ..... .114
Diagnosis Procedure ............................................ .115
WORK FLOW ................................................... .115
CONSULT-II Functions (INTELLIGENT KEY) ...... .116
CONSULT-II Start Procedure ............................... .116
CONSULT-II Application Items ............................. .116
WORK SUPPORT ............................................ .116
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS ........................ .116
DATA MONITOR ............................................... .117
ACTIVE TEST ................................................... .117
List of Operation Related Parts ............................ .118
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart ...................... .119
ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE INTELLIGENT KEY
ARE NOT OPERATING .................................... .119
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTION MAL-
FUNCTION ....................................................... .119
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION MALFUNCTION ...... .120
ENGINE START FUNCTION MALFUNCTION . .121
WARNING CHIME FUNCTION MALFUNCTION .121
Check CAN Communication System Inspection .. .124
Check Intelligent Key Unit Power Supply and
Ground Circuit ...................................................... .124
Check Key Switch (Intelligent Key Unit Input) ...... .125
Check Key Switch (BCM Input) ............................ .126
Check Ignition Knob Switch ................................. .127
Check Door Switch .............................................. .129
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) ........................................................... .129
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH ........................ .130
Check Unlock Sensor .......................................... .131
Check Door Request Switch ................................ .133
Check Intelligent Key Warning Buzzer ................. .134
Check Outside Key Antenna ................................ .135
Check Inside Key Antenna ................................... .138
Check Steering Lock Unit ..................................... .139
Check Stop Lamp Switch ..................................... .141
Check Detention Switch ....................................... .142
Check Select Unlock Relay .................................. .144
Check Hazard Function ....................................... .145
Check Horn Function ........................................... .145
Check Headlamp Function ................................... .145
Check IPDM E/R Operation ................................. .145
Removal and Installation of Intelligent Key Unit ... .146
REMOVAL ......................................................... .146
INSTALLATION ................................................. .146
Intelligent Key Battery Replacement .................... .147
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY INSPECTION .. .147
DOOR ..................................................................... .148
Fitting Adjustment ................................................ .148
FRONT DOOR .................................................. .148
REAR DOOR .................................................... .148
STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ................................. .149
Removal and Installation of Front Door ............... .149
REMOVAL ......................................................... .149
INSTALLATION ................................................. .150
Removal and Installation of Rear Door ................ .150
REMOVAL ......................................................... .150

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MODELS WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM . 208
MODELS WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYS-
TEM .................................................................. .210
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
Unit/with Intelligent Key System .......................... .211
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit/with Intelligent Key System .......................... .211
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............. .212
CONSULT-II ......................................................... .213
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ....... .213
CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE FUNC-
TION ................................................................. .214
HOW TO READ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .214
NATS SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM
CHART ............................................................. .215
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... .216
WORK FLOW ................................................... .216
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart ...................... .217
Security Indicator Inspection ............................... .217
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ....................................... .218
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ....................................... .219
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ....................................... .220
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ....................................... .221
Diagnostic Procedure 5 ....................................... .222
Diagnostic Procedure 6 ....................................... .223
Diagnostic Procedure 7 ....................................... .225
Removal and Installation NATS Antenna Amp. ... .226
REMOVAL ........................................................ .226
INSTALLATION ................................................. .226
INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER .......... .227
Wiring Diagram —TRNSCV— ............................. .227
Trouble Diagnoses ............................................... .228
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ........................... .228
BODY REPAIR ....................................................... .230
Body Exterior Paint Color .................................... .230
Body Component Parts ........................................ .231
UNDERBODY COMPONENT PARTS .............. .231 BODY COMPONENT PARTS ...........................
.233
Corrosion Protection ............................................ .235
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .235
ANTI-CORROSIVE WAX .................................. .236
UNDERCOATING ............................................. .237
STONE GUARD COAT ..................................... .238
Body Sealing ........................................................ .239
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .239
Body Construction ................................................ .242
BODY CONSTRUCTION .................................. .242
Body Alignment .................................................... .243
BODY CENTER MARKS .................................. .243
PANEL PARTS MATCHING MARKS ................ .244
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .245
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............................... .246
UNDERBODY ................................................... .248
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ....................... .250
REAR BODY ..................................................... .252
Handling Precautions For Plastics ....................... .254
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS . .254
LOCATION OF PLASTIC PARTS ..................... .255
Precautions In Repairing High Strength Steel ...... .257
HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS) USED IN NIS-
SAN VEHICLES ................................................ .257
Replacement Operations ..................................... .260
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .260
HOODLEDGE ................................................... .263
FRONT SIDE MEMBER ................................... .265
FRONT SIDE MEMBER (PARTIAL REPLACE-
MENT) ............................................................... .267
FRONT PILLAR ................................................ .269
CENTER PILLAR .............................................. .271
OUTER SILL ..................................................... .273
REAR FENDER ................................................ .275
REAR PANEL ................................................... .277
REAR END CROSSMEMBER .......................... .279
REAR FLOOR REAR ........................................ .281
REAR SIDE MEMBER EXTENSION ................ .284

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4. Remove instrument driver lower panel. Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Installation" .
5. After the bolt of the case with the air cleaner is disconnected, and it is moved, the cable is pulled.
6. Remove the grommet on the dashboard, and pull the hood lock cable toward the passenger room. CAUTION:
While pulling, be careful not to damage (peeling) the outside of the hood lock cable.
INSTALLATION
1. Pull the hood lock cable through the panel hole to the engine room.
Be careful not to bend the cable too much, keeping the radius
100 mm (3.94 in) or more.
2. Make sure the cable is not offset from the positioning grommet, and push the grommet into the panel hole securely.
3. Apply the sealant to the grommet (at * mark) properly.
4. Install the cable securely to the lock.
5. After installing, check the hood lock adjustment and hood opener operation.
Hood Lock Control InspectionNIS001LQ
CAUTION:
If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1. Make sure that the hood lock secondary latch is properly engaged with the secondary striker with hood's own weight.
2. Make sure that the hood lock primary latch is securely engaged with the hood striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height.
CAUTION:
Do not drop hood from a height of 300 mm (11.81 in) or
more.
3. When pulling hood opener lever gently, make sure that front end of the hood rises by approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) and that hood striker and hood lock primary latch are disengaged. Also make sure that hood
opener returns to the original position.
PIIA0173E
PIIA3552E
PIIB1082E

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM BL-91
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luggage room can enable detection of Intelligent Key by a CONSULT-II function. Refer to BL-116, "
WORK
SUPPORT" .
Active Check Function
Confirm whether or not ignition knob can be rotated by checking the color of warning lamp in combination
meter.
WARNING AND ALARM FUNCTION
Operation Description
The warnings and alarms are as follows and are given to the user as warning information and warnings using
combinations of Intelligent Key warning buzzer (in driver door and passenger door), inside vehicle buzzer (in
combination meter), and warning lamps “KEY” and “LOCK.”

Ignition switch return forgotten warning
With the ignition in OFF or ACC position, if the driver door is opened, this warning is issued.

Selector lever return forgotten warning
With the ignition in OFF position, if the selector lever is in except “P” position, this warning is issued.

Key left in ignition warning (when mechanical key used)
With the mechanical key in the ignition knob and the ignition switch is in the OFF, ACC, or LOCK position,
if the driver door is opened, this warning is issued.

Ignition switch OFF position warning (for inside car: when door closed)
This warning is issued when the user forgets to return the ignition knob to the LOCK position.

Ignition switch OFF position warning (for outside car: when door opened/closed)
This warning is issued when the user leaves the car without returning the ignition knob to the LOCK posi-
tion.

Warning for removal of Intelligent Key to outside the car (when door open/closed)
This warning is issued if the Intelligent Key is taken outside the car while the engine is running.

Warning for removal of Intelligent Key to outside the car (from window)
This warning is issued if the Intelligent Key is taken outside the car through a window while the engine is
running.

Door lock non-operation warning
This warning is issued if the door lock (lock) operation by a door request switch is not effected.

Intelligent Key low battery warning
This warning is issued when it is detected that the battery in the Intelligent Key has been used up.
Operation Condition
Condition Operation
Ignition knob rotation possible “KEY” warning lamp in combination meter is lit up green.
Ignition rotation not possible “KEY” warning lamp in combination meter is lit up red.
Warning and alarm names Operating conditions (when all the conditions below are met)
Ignition knob return forgotten warn-
ing

The ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF, or LOCK position (knob pressed)

The driver door is opened.
Selector lever return forgotten
warning

The ignition switch is in the OFF position.

The selector lever is except “P” position.
Ignition key warning
(When mechanical key used)

The mechanical key is inserted in the ignition knob (key switch: ON)

The ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF, or LOCK position.

The driver door is opened
Ignition knob OFF position warning
(for inside car: when door closed)

The ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position (knob pressed)

In the above state, when the ACC switch is changed from ON to OFF and 1 second
passes. (However, this warning is not issued if the mechanical key is inserted in the igni-
tion knob, ignition knob is turned except OFF position or ignition or ignition knob is not
pushed.)

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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
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List of Operation Related PartsNIS001NJ
Parts marked with × are the parts related to operation.
Will not operate if there is a malfunction in
the area where there is a ×.
Intelligent Key
Key switch
Ignition knob switch ACC switch
Ignition switch
Door unlock sensor
Door switch
Door request switch
Inside key antenna
Out side key antenna
Intelligent Key warning buzzer Intelligent Key unit
CAN communication system
BCM
Combination meter
Steering lock unitStop lamp switch Detention switch
Passenger side select unlock relay
Door lock/unlock operation using Intelligent
Key remote controller button operation ×××××××
Door lock/unlock operation using door
request switch operation ×××××××××
Selective door unlock function using door
request switch operation ××××××× ×
Selective door unlock function using Intelli-
gent Key remote controller button opera-
tion ××× ×××
Door lock/unlock operation using mechani-
cal key ×
Ignition knob rotation permission using
Intelligent Key ××× × × × × ×
Ignition knob rotation permission using
mechanical key ×× × × ×× ×
Engine start using Intelligent Key ×× ×××××××
Engine start using mechanical key ×× × × × × ×
Key reminder door lock operation ××××××××
Selector lever reminder operation ×× ××× ×
Ignition switch return forgotten warning ××× × × × ×
Ignition key warning (when using mechani-
cal key) ××××
Ignition switch OFF position warning (for
inside car: when door closed) ×××× × × ×
Ignition switch OFF position warning (for
outside car: when door opened/closed) ×××× × ×× × ××
Warning for removal of Intelligent Key to
outside the car (when door open/closed) ××× × × ×× × × ×
Warning for removal of Intelligent Key to
outside the car (from window) ××× × × × × ×
Door lock non-operation warning ×××××××××
Intelligent key low battery warning ×× ×××

IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS) BL-223
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4. PERFORM INITIALIZATION WITH CONSULT-II AGAIN
1. Replace BCM.
2. Perform initialization with CONSULT-II. For initialization, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS-
IVIS/NVIS”.
NOTE:
If the initialization is not completed or malfunctions, CONSULT-II
shows the message on the screen.
Can the system be initialized?
YES >> System is OK. BCM is malfunctioning.

Replace BCM.

Perform initialization with CONSULT-II.

For initialization, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation
Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS”.
NO >> ECM is malfunctioning.

Replace ECM.

Perform initialization or re-communicating function.
–For initialization, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS”.
–For re-communicating function, refer to BL-207, "ECM Re-Communicating Function" .
Diagnostic Procedure 6NIS001Q1
Self-diagnostic results:
“CHAIN OF IMMU-KEY” is displayed on CONSULT-II screen
1. CONFIRM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Confirm self-diagnostic results “CHAIN OF IMMU-KEY” is displayed on CONSULT-II screen.
Does CONSULT-II screen display as shown?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO BL-217, "
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart" .
2. CHECK NATS ANTENNA AMP. INSTALLATION
Check NATS antenna amp. installation. Refer to BL-226, "
Removal and Installation NATS Antenna Amp." .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Reinstall NATS antenna amp. correctly.
3. CHECK KEY ID CHIP
Start engine with another registered ignition key or mechanical key.
Does the engine start?
YES >> Ignition key or mechanical key ID chip is malfunctioning.

Replace the ignition key or mechanical key.

Perform initialization with CONSULT-II.
For initialization, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS–IVIS/NVIS”.
NO >> GO TO 4.
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BR-12
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
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Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Piping and Brake Hose NFS000LZ
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove union bolt, and then remove brake hose from caliper assembly.
4. Remove lock nut plate and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose to caliper assembly positioning hole and then tighten union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to BR-11,
"Hydraulic Circuit" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Connect brake hose to brake tube. Temporarily tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible. Tighten it to the specified torque.
3. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified torque. Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
4. After installation, bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Inspection After InstallationNFS000M0
CAUTION:
If a leak is detected at the connections, retighten it or replace damaged part if necessary.
1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses), and connections for fluid leakage, damage, twist, deformation, con- tact with other parts, and loose connections.
2. While depressing brake pedal under a force of 785 N (80 kg, 177 lb) with engine running for approximately 5 seconds, check for fluid leak from each part. : 23.5 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
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