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Removal and InstallationNHS00072
CAUTION:
Replace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the roof rear garnish assembly. Refer to EI-44,
"Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the top tether strap child restraint.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
PHIA0345E
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STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM
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STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
BATTERY ............................................................... ..... 4
How to Handle Battery ........................................ ..... 4
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DIS-
CHARGE .......................................................... ..... 4
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ............... ..... 5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK .......................... ..... 5
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................ ..... 6
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery Service Center .. ..... 7
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 7
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 7
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 7
STARTING SYSTEM ............................................. ..... 8
System Description ............................................. ..... 8
Wiring Diagram — START — .............................. ..... 9
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ..... 9
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 10
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging System
Tester (Starting) ................................................... .... 11
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1 ........................ ... 12
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2 ........................ ... 13
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING
VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEM-
PERATURE ...................................................... ... 13
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14 VK45DE ENGINE MODELS .............................
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VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD) ................. ... 15
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) ................. ... 16
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 17
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................. ... 17
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD) ................. ... 18
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) ................. ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 19
CHARGING SYSTEM ............................................ ... 20
System Description .............................................. ... 20
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR ........................... ... 20
Wiring Diagram — CHARGE — .......................... ... 21
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................. ... 21
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 22
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging System
Tester (Charging) ................................................. ... 23
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .......................... ... 24
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1 ........................ ... 25
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2 ........................ ... 25
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3 ........................ ... 25
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 ........................ ... 26
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 27
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................. ... 27
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 28
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 30
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................. ... 30
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................ ... 31
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 32
Battery ................................................................. ... 32
Starter .................................................................. ... 32
Alternator ............................................................. ... 32
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PRECAUTIONS
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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.
WARNING:
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.
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Special Service ToolsNKS0056N
Commercial Service ToolsNKS0056O
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
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(J-48087)
Battery Service Center Tests battery.
For operating instructions, refer to Technical
Service Bulletin and Battery Service Center
User Guide.
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(J-44373 Model MCR620)
Starting/Charging System Tester
Tests starting and charging systems.
For operating instructions, refer to Technical
Service Bulletin.
WKIA5280E
SEL403X
Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening bolts, nuts and screws
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BATTERY
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How to Handle BatteryNKS0056P
CAUTION:
If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery.
After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good
contact.
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging
a battery.
The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.
The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.
This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance”
and “maintenance-free”.
When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of
time, disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the charge condition of the battery.
Periodically check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Keep a
close check on charge condition to prevent over-discharge.
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CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
WARNING:
Never allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touch-
ing a battery, never touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed your hands. If acid con-
tacts eyes, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Remove the cell plug using a suitable tool.
Add distilled water up to the MAX level.
Sulphation
A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended
for a long time and the specific gravity will become less than
1.100. This may result in sulphation on the cell plates.
To determine if a battery has been “sulphated”, note its voltage
and current when charging it. As shown in the figure, less cur-
rent and higher voltage are observed in the initial stage of
charging sulphated batteries.
A sulphated battery may sometimes be brought back into ser-
vice by means of a long, slow charge, 12 hours or more, fol-
lowed by a battery capacity test.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK
1. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.
2. Use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading accord- ing to electrolyte temperature.
Hydrometer Temperature Correction
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Battery electrolyte temperature °C ( °F) Add to specific gravity reading
71 (160) 0.032
66 (150) 0.028
60 (140) 0.024
54 (130) 0.020
49 (120) 0.016 43 (110) 0.012
38 (100) 0.008 32 (90) 0.004
27 (80) 0
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
CAUTION:
Never “quick charge” a fully discharged battery.
Keep the battery away from open flame while it is being charged.
When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then turn on the charger. Never turn on the
charger first, as this may cause a spark.
If battery electrolyte temperature rises above 55 °C (131 °F), stop charging. Always charge battery
at a temperature below 55 °C (131 °F).
Charging Rates
Never charge at more than 50 ampere rate.
NOTE:
The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automatically decrease as the battery charges. This indi-
cates that the voltage of the battery is increasing normally as the state of charge improves. The charging amps
indicated above refer to initial charge rate.
If, after charging, the specific gravity of any two cells varies more than 0.050, the battery should be
replaced.
16 (60) −0.008
10 (50) −0.012
4 (40) −0.016
− 1 (30) −0.020
− 7 (20) −0.024
− 12 (10) −0.028
− 18 (0) −0.032
Corrected specific gravity Approximate charge condition 1.260 - 1.280 Fully charged
1.230 - 1.250 3/4 charged
1.200 - 1.220 1/2 charged
1.170 - 1.190 1/4 charged
1.140 - 1.160 Almost discharged 1.110 - 1.130 Completely discharged
Battery electrolyte temperature
°C ( °F) Add to specific gravity reading
Amps Time
50 1 hour
25 2 hours
10 5 hours 5 10 hours