2006 INFINITI FX35 coolant level

EM-246
[VK45DE]
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
Separation Work
1. Change engine slinger installing to cylinder head (right bank). NOTE:
In order to keep secure position when hoisting engine.
2. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) under side nut with power tool.
3. Lift with hoist and separate engine and transmission assembly from front suspension member. CAUTION:

Before and during this lifting, always make sure that any harnesses are left connected.

Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
4. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-20, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
5. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
6. Separate engine from transmission assembly. Refer to AT- 2 6 9 , "
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)"
.
7. Remove front final drive from engine. Refer to FFD-13, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) and brackets (RH and LH) from engine with power tool.
9. Remove engine rear member and engine mounting insulator (rear) from transmission.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not allow engine mounting insulator to be damage and careful no engine oil gets on it.

For a location with a positioning pin, insert it securely into hole of mating part.

For a part with a specified installation orientation, refer to component figure in EM-243, "Removal and
Installation" .

When installing engine mounting brackets (RH and LH) on cylin-
der block, tighten two upper bolts (shown as “A” in the figure)
first. Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The followings are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at 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 gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant. Slinger bolts:
: 33.4 N·m (3.4 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
PBIC2447E
PBIC2365E

ENGINE ASSEMBLY EM-247
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Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
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 fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

FSU-6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:54010
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNES000I3
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
STRUT INSPECTION

Check strut for oil leakage, damage and replace if there are. Refer to FSU-11, "COIL SPRING AND
STRUT" .
Wheel Alignment InspectionNES000I4
DESCRIPTION

Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK

Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.

Check road wheels for runout.

Check wheel bearing axial end play.

Check ball joint axial end play of compression rod, upper link, and steering knuckle

Check shock absorber operation.

Check each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.

Check each link, rod and member for cracks, deformation and other damage.

Check vehicle posture.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
–This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
–The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.

Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
–Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
–Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration
Schedule. Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

IDX-4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Electrical load signal circuit .............. EC-626, EC-1305
Electrical unit ..................................................... PG-75
Electrical units location ...................................... PG-68
Electronic ignition (EI) system ............. EC-33, EC-693
Engine control circuit diagram ......................... EC-108
Engine control component parts location ......... EC-101
Engine control module (ECM) .......... EC-481, EC-1146
Engine control system diagram ........... EC-30, EC-690
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS) ... EC-210,
EC-222
, EC-879, EC-892
Engine coolant(VK45DE) .................................. CO-38
Engine coolant(VQ35DE) ................................. CO-11
Engine fail-safe system ...................................... EC-96
Engine oil filter replacement ............................. MA-26
Engine oil filter replacement(VQ35DE) ............. MA-19
Engine oil precautions .......................................... GI-8
Engine oil replacement(VQ35DE) ..................... MA-18
Engine oil(VK45DE) ........................................... LU-25
Engine oil(VQ35DE) ............................................ LU-7
Engine removal(VK45DE) ............................... EM-243
Engine removal(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-113
Engine room cover(VK45DE) ......................... EM-173
ETC1 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-563, EC-1241
ETC2 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-558, EC-1236
ETC3 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-569, EC-1248
EVAP canister ...................................... EC-42, EC-702
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve ....
EC-397
, EC-405, EC-1063, EC-1071
EVAP canister vent control valve ...... EC-412, EC-419,
EC-1078
, EC-1085
EVAP control system (small leak) diagnosis .. EC-388,
EC-450
, EC-1054, EC-1116
EVAP control system pressure sensor ........... EC-425,
EC-428
, EC-434, EC-1091, EC-1094, EC-1100
EVAP control system purge flow monitoring diagnosis
EC-383
, EC-1049
EVAP vapor lines inspection ................. MA-21, MA-28
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system . EC-39, EC-699
Evaporator ..................................................... ATC-154
Exhaust manifold(VK45DE) ............................ EM-183
Exhaust manifold(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-26
Exhaust system ................................................... EX-3
Exhaust system inspection ..................... EX-3, MA-29
Expansion valve ............................................. ATC-155
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F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ................ EC-636
, EC-1315
Final drive pre-inspection .................. FFD-20, RFD-19
Final drive removal and installation .. FFD-13, FFD-15,
RFD-16
Floor trim ............................................................. EI-40
Flow charts ......................................................... GI-28
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) ........................ AT-134
Fluorescent leak detector .............................. ATC-156
Freeze frame data ............................... EC-59, EC-720
Front axle ................................ FAX-4, FAX-10, RAX-5
Front brake solenoid valve ................. AT-150, AT-152
Front bumper ...................................................... EI-14
Front door ............................. BL-148, BL-152, GW-58
Front passenger air bag .................................. SRS-42
Front seat belt ...................................................... SB-4
Front seat belt pre-tensioner ..... SB-2, SRS-3, SRS-48
Front suspension .............................................. FSU-6
FTS - Wiring diagram ....................................... AT-135
FTTS - Wiring diagram ...... EC-330, EC-335, EC-999,
EC-1004
Fuel cut control (at no load high engine speed) EC-34,
EC-694
Fuel filter replacement ......................................... FL-4
Fuel gauge ............................................................ DI-5
Fuel injection system (Bank 1) ......... EC-305, EC-317,
EC-975
, EC-986
Fuel injection system (Bank 2) ......... EC-305, EC-317,
EC-975
, EC-986
Fuel injector ..................................................... EC-628
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VK45DE) .............. EM-194
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VQ35DE) ................ EM-45
Fuel level sensor EC-460, EC-462, EC-464, EC-1125,
EC-1127
, EC-1129
Fuel line inspection .................................. FL-3, MA-25
Fuel line inspection(VQ35DE) .......................... MA-17
Fuel precautions .......................................... GI-6, GI-7
Fuel pressure check ........................... EC-86, EC-746
Fuel pressure release ......................... EC-86, EC-746
Fuel pump ....................................... EC-635, EC-1314
Fuel pump and gauge .......................................... FL-4
Fuel system ......................................................... FL-3
Fuel tank ............................................................ FL-10
Fuel tank temperature sensor .......... EC-328, EC-334,
EC-997
, EC-1003
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ............. EC-42, EC-702
FUELB1 - Wiring diagram .. EC-307, EC-319, EC-977,
EC-988
FUELB2 - Wiring diagram .. EC-309, EC-321, EC-979,
EC-990
Fuse .................................................................. PG-16
Fuse and fusible link box .................................. PG-82
Fusible link ........................................................ PG-16
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Gauges ................................................................. DI-5
Generic scan tool (GST) .................................. EC-130
Glass ...................................... GW-11, GW-58, GW-62
Grille - See Exterior ............................................ EI-22
Ground distribution ........................................... PG-29
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Harness connector ............................................ PG-72
Harness layout .................................................. PG-44
Headlining - See Roof trim .................................. EI-42
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) .... EC-270, EC-281,
EC-294
, EC-940, EC-951, EC-964
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) .... EC-270, EC-281,
EC-294
, EC-940, EC-951, EC-964
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 1) ....... EC-173,

LT-34
HEADLAMP - XENON TYPE -
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
Aiming AdjustmentNKS002VS
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.
2. Place vehicle on level ground.
3. Set that there is no-load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position). Coolant, engine oil filled up to correct level and full fuel tank.
LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM
1. Turn headlamp low beam ON.
CAUTION:
Be sure aiming switch is set to “0” when performing aiming
adjustment.
2. Use adjusting screws to perform aiming adjustment.
PKIC9684E
PKIB3650E

LT-88
FRONT FOG LAMP
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
Aiming AdjustmentNKS002X9
Front fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment, make sure of the following.

Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.

Place vehicle on level ground.

See that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and
tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver seat.
Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning adjusting screw.
1. Set the distance between the screen and the center of front fog lamp lens as shown at left.
2. Turn front fog lamps ON.
3. Adjust front fog lamps using adjusting screw so that the top edge of the high intensity zone is 100 mm (3.94 in) below the height of
front fog lamp centers as shown at left.

When performing adjustment, if necessary, cover headlamps
and opposite front fog lamp.
PKIC9713E
PKIB1672E
PKIB1673E

ENGINE OIL LU-7
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within the range shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
NOTE:
When checking the engine oil level, insert oil level gauge with its
tip aligned with oil level gauge guide on cylinder head. (In figure,
air cleaner case and air duct are removed.)
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE

Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.

If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for engine oil leakage around the following areas:

Oil pans (lower and upper)

Oil pan drain plug

Oil pressure switch

Oil filter

Oil filter bracket (AWD models)

Oil cooler

Water pump cover

Chain tensioner cover

Intake valve timing control cover and intake valve timing control solenoid valve

Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover

Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block.

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)

Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
PBIC3101E
KBIA1343E

LU-16
[VQ35DE]
OIL COOLER
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
CAUTION:
Do not spill engine oil to rubber parts such as drive belts and engine mounting insulator.
6. Remove water pipes, as necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Oil Cooler
Check oil cooler for cracks. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through engine coolant inlet. If necessary,
replace oil cooler.
Relief Valve
Inspect relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks by pushing ball. If replacement is necessary, remove
relief valve by prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new relief valve in place by tapping it.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Make sure that no foreign objects are adhering to the installation planes of oil cooler, oil pan (upper) (2WD
models) or oil cooler bracket (AWD models).
2WD Models
Align cutout on oil cooler with protrusion on oil pan (upper) side, and
tighten connector bolt.
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Align cutout on oil cooler with protrusion on oil cooler bracket side,
and tighten connector bolt.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level and the engine coolant level and add engine oil and engine coolant. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" and Refer to CO-11, "ENGINE COOLANT" .
2. Start the engine, and check there is no leaks of engine oil or engine coolant.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and the engine coolant level again. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" and Refer to
CO-11, "
ENGINE COOLANT" .
SBIA0459E
SBIA0460E