2006 INFINITI M35 engine

ENGINE ROOM COVER
EM-173
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ENGINE ROOM COVERPFP:14049
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Removal and InstallationNBS004OJ
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch cover when installing or removing.
Refer to EM-179, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" for removal and installation of engine cover.
Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" for removal and installation of air duct (inlet).
Remove the washer tank cap before removing the engine room cover (RH).
Remove the engine room covers (RH and LH) by lifting the clipped point using a clip driver.
Major parts and inspection points under each cover are as follows; (numbered as in the figure)
1. Upper side of engine assembly
2. Battery, relay box
3. Power steering fluid reservoir tank, engine coolant reservoir tank, relay box
4. Engine assembly front side, drive belts, cooling fan
5. Mass air flow sensor, air cleaner case
6. Brake master cylinder, brake booster
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
1. Engine cover 2. Battery cover 3. Engine room cover (RH)
4. Air duct (inlet) 5. Engine room cover (LH) 6. Brake master cylinder cover
A. Clip (secure at back surface)
PBIC3294E

EM-174
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DRIVE BELTS
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DRIVE BELTSPFP:02117
ComponentsNBS004OK
Checking Drive BeltsNBS004OL
WAR NING :
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
Remove air duct (inlet) when inspecting drive belt for alternator, water pump and A/C compressor.
Remove front engine undercover with power tool when inspecting power steering oil pump belt.
Make sure that indicator (single line notch) of each auto tensioner is within the allowable working range
(between three line notches).
NOTE:
Check auto tensioner indication when engine is cold.
When new drive belt is installed, the range should be “A”.
The indicator notch is located on the moving side of auto tensioner for alternator, water pump and A/C
compressor belt, while it is found on the fixed side for power steering oil pump belt.
Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.
If the indicator is out of allowable working range or belt is damaged, replace belt.
Te n s i o n A d j u s t m e n tNBS004OM
Belt tensioning is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by auto tensioner.
Removal and InstallationNBS004ON
REMOVAL
Alternator, Water Pump and A/C Compressor Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part
in pulley center of auto tensioner, move wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may
occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
Do not loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt
auto tensioner pulley (Do not turn it clockwise). If turned
clockwise, the complete drive belt auto tensioner must
be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
PBIC3822E
PBIC3823E

DRIVE BELTS
EM-175
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3. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal
bar wrench shown as example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto tensioner pulley arm.
Leave auto tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
4. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt.
Power Steering Oil Pump Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
3. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-174, "
Alternator, Water Pump and
A/C Compressor Belt" .
4. While securely holding the hexagonal protrusion part of auto
tensioner pulley with box wrench, move wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur
if holding tool accidentally comes off.
5. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately
6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal bar wrench shown as
example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto ten-
sioner pulley arm.
Leave auto tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed
again.
6. Remove power steering oil pump belt.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure belt is securely installed around all pulleys.
Make sure belt is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
Check for engine oil and engine coolant are not adhered belt and pulley groove.
Make sure that belt tension is within the allowable working range, using indicator notch on auto
tensioner. Refer to EM-174, "
Checking Drive Belts" .
PBIC1543E

EM-176
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DRIVE BELTS
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ComponentsNBS004OO
CAUTION:
The complete drive belt auto tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler PulleyNBS004OP
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
3. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-174, "
Removal and Installation" .
Keep auto tensioner pulley arm locked after belt is removed.
4. Remove auto tensioner and idler pulley with power tool.
Keep auto tensioner pulley arm locked to install or remove auto tensioner.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt auto tensioner pulley (Do not turn it clock-
wise). If turned clockwise, the complete drive belt auto tensioner must be replaced as a unit,
including the pulley.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not swap the pulley between new and old drive belt auto tensioner.
1.Auto tensioner (Used for alternator,
water pump and A/C compressor)2. Idler pulley 3.Auto tensioner (Used for power
steering oil pump belt)
PBIC2788E

AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
EM-177
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCTPFP:16500
ComponentsNBS004OQ
Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
Removal and InstallationNBS004OR
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Disconnect harness connector from mass air flow sensor.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose and PCV hose.
4. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly, air duct and resonator
assembly disconnecting their joints.
Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
5. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case, as necessary.
CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sensor with following cares.
Do not shock it.
Do not disassemble it.
Do not touch its sensor.
1. Air cleaner filter 2. Holder 3. Air duct (inlet)
4. Air cleaner case 5. Mounting rubber 6. Resonator
7. Mass air flow sensor 8. O-ring 9. Air duct and resonator assembly
10. Vacuum hose 11. PCV hose
A. To electric throttle control actuator B. To rocker cover (left bank) C. To VIAS control solenoid valve
PBIC3295E

EM-178
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
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6. Remove resonator in fender lifting front fender protector (LH). Refer to EI-20, "FENDER PROTECTOR" .
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Inspect air duct and resonator assembly for crack or tear.
If anything found, replace air duct and resonator assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterNBS004OS
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (LH). Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Unhook clips (1) and remove holder (3) from air cleaner case
(2).
3. Remove air cleaner filter (2) from air cleaner case (1).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Install the air cleaner filter by aligning the seal with the notch of air cleaner case.
KBIA3584J
KBIA3585J

EM-180
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
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Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
Removal and InstallationNBS004OU
REMOVAL
WAR NING :
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine coolant when the engine is hot.
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-173, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove engine cover with power tool.
3. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-809, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
4. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case and air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-177, "
AIR
CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-40, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
1. PCV tube 2. PCV hose 3. PCV hose
4. Engine cover bracket (RH) 5.EVAP canister purge control sole-
noid valve6. EVAP hose
7. EVAP service port 8. EVAP tube 9. Vacuum hose
10. PCV hose 11. PCV tube 12. PCV hose
13. PCV hose 14. Vacuum hose 15. Vacuum hose
16. Vacuum tank 17. EVAP hose 18. Water hose
19. Intake manifold adapter 20. Gasket 21. Electric throttle control actuator
22. Gasket 23. Intake manifold (lower) 24. Gasket
25. Water hose 26. Engine cover bracket (LH) 27. Vacuum hose
28. Vacuum hose 29. Vacuum hose 30. Water hose
31. VIAS control solenoid valve 32. Vacuum hose 33. Intake manifold (upper)
34. Gasket
A. To centralized under-floor piping B. To rocker cover (right bank) C. To rocker cover (left bank)
D. To thermostat housing E. To air duct and resonator assembly F. To heater pipe
PBIC3365E

INTAKE MANIFOLD
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6. Disconnect fuel feed hose quick connector on engine side.
Refer to EM-193, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
7. Remove fuel damper and fuel hose assembly. Refer to EM-193, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
CAUTION:
While hoses are disconnected, plug them to prevent fuel from draining.
Do not separate fuel damper and fuel hose.
8. Remove or disconnect harnesses, engine cover bracket (RH and LH), vacuum hose, EVAP tube and hose
and PCV hose and tube from intake manifold (upper).
9. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to
remove intake manifold (upper) with power tool.
10. Remove electric throttle control actuator as follows:
a. Disconnect harness connector.
b. Loosen mounting bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid any shock to electric throttle control actuator.
Do not disassemble.
11. Remove fuel injector and fuel tube assembly. Refer to EM-193, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
12. Disconnect water hoses from intake manifold adaptor.
13. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to
remove intake manifold (lower) with power tool.
14. Remove intake manifold adaptor from intake manifold (lower).
15. Remove vacuum tank.
16. Remove intake manifold gaskets.
CAUTION:
Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.
PBIC3828E
: Engine front
PBIC3297E
: Engine front
PBIC3298E