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15. Pull map lamp assembly toward vehicle lower, and disengage
dual-lock fastener (1) and metal clips (2). (models without LDW
system)
CAUTION:
Map lamp assembly is crimped from back of headlining.
Remove it by disengaging the crimping area of back of map
lamp assembly after removing headlining from the vehicle.
16. Remove dual lock fastener around the sunroof opening, and
then disengage hooks (rear of roof opening on back of headlin-
ing) by sliding the headlining toward vehicle front.
17. Remove headlining from front door left opening.
CAUTION:
When removing, 2 workers are required. (1 for each front
and rear of headlining)
Cover center console finisher upper surface with a shop
cloth so as to prevent it from being damaged.
Set A/T selector lever to D position, and make a space to
remove front end of headlining right side.
Do not bend headlining when removing.
18. Remove the following parts after removing headlining.
Personal lamp (LH/RH). Refer to LT-291, "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
Map lamp assembly (without LDW system). Refer to LT- 2 9 1 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
Assistance grip assembly.
Roof harness assembly.
Antenna feeder assembly.
PIIB3600J
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INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Install headlining assembly after inserting clips to clip holder of headlining rear end.
Do not bend headlining when installing.
When installing the map lamp assembly (new unit) or assist
grip assembly (new unit), use tools like drafter or deep
socket (A) to eliminate the gap between the headlining and
the above new units while the push on nuts (1).
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TRUNK ROOM TRIM & TRUNK LID FINISHER
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TRUNK ROOM TRIM & TRUNK LID FINISHERPFP:84920
Removal and Installation for Trunk Room TrimNIS00254
1. Trunk rear plate 2. Trunk front finisher 3. Trunk side finisher (LH)
4. Trunk side finisher (RH) 5. Trunk floor carpet 6. Trunk floor carpet (LH)
7. Trunk floor carpet (RH) 8. Trunk side box
(for temper tire models)9. Rear seatback finisher
10. Trunk room lamp 11. Trunk floor felt (LH) 12. Trunk floor felt (RH)
13. Trunk floor spacer (LH)
(for sport models)14. Trunk floor spacer (RH)
(for sport models)15. Trunk net
Metal clip
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REMOVAL
1. Fully open trunk lid assembly.
2. Remove trunk floor carpet.
3. Remove trunk side box. (for temper tire models)
4. Remove trunk floor spacer (LH/RH). (for sport models)
5. Remove trunk room lamp of trunk rear plate, and disconnect trunk room lamp connector.
6. Remove trunk rear plate mounting clips, and the remove trunk rear plate.
7. Remove trunk side finisher mounting clips, and the remove trunk side finisher (LH/RH).
8. Remove rear seatback and rear seat cushion. Refer to SE-172, "
REAR SEAT" .
9. Remove rear seatback finisher mounting clips, and the remove rear seatback finisher.
10. Remove trunk room lamp of trunk front finisher, and disconnect trunk room lamp connector.
11. Remove trunk front finisher mounting clips, and the trunk front finisher.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TRUNK LID FINISHER INNER
Removal
1. Fully open trunk lid assembly.
2. Remove trunk lid bumper rubber.
3. Remove screws of trunk lid pull handle, and then remove trunk lid pull handle.
4. Remove clips of trunk lid finisher.
5. Remove trunk lid emergency handle holder.
6. Remove trunk lid finisher inner.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Trunk lid finisher inner 2. Trunk lid bumper rubber 3. Emergency handle
4. Trunk lid pull handle
PIIB4941E

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ENGINE MECHANICAL
VQ35DE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 5
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ............................................................................. 5
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............. 5
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ............. 5
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................... 6
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............... 6
Precautions for Angle Tightening ............................. 6
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 6
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 6
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 7
PREPARATION ........................................................... 8
Special Service Tools ............................................... 8
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 10
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 12
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise .................. 12
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ..................................................... 13
ENGINE ROOM COVER .......................................... 14
Components ........................................................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................... 15
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 15
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 15
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ........................................................ 16
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ................................. 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................... 17
Components ........................................................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR .......................... 19
Components ........................................................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
INTAKE MANIFOLD ................................................. 24
Components ........................................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ............................................. 26
Components ........................................................... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ................................. 29
Components (2WD Models) ................................... 29
Removal and Installation (2WD Models) ................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 29
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................... 31
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 34
Components (AWD Models) ................................... 35
Removal and Installation (AWD Models) ................ 36
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 38
INSTALLATION ................................................... 38
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 41

EM-2Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45 IGNITION COIL ......................................................... 42
Components ........................................................... 42
Removal and Installation ........................................ 42
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 42
INSTALLATION .................................................... 42
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) ............. 43
Components ........................................................... 43
Removal and Installation ........................................ 43
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 43
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 43
INSTALLATION .................................................... 44
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ........................ 45
Components ........................................................... 45
Removal and Installation ........................................ 45
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 45
INSTALLATION .................................................... 47
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 50
ROCKER COVER ..................................................... 51
Components ........................................................... 51
Removal and Installation ........................................ 51
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 51
INSTALLATION .................................................... 52
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE ................................. 54
Removal and Installation ........................................ 54
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 54
INSTALLATION .................................................... 58
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 63
TIMING CHAIN .......................................................... 64
Components ........................................................... 64
Removal and Installation ........................................ 65
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 65
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 72
INSTALLATION .................................................... 72
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 82
CAMSHAFT ............................................................... 84
Components ........................................................... 84
Removal and Installation ........................................ 85
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 85
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 86
INSTALLATION .................................................... 89
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 92
Valve Clearance ...................................................... 93
INSPECTION ....................................................... 93
ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 96
OIL SEAL ......................................................
............ 98
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ............. 98
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 98
INSTALLATION .................................................... 98
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............. 99
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 99
INSTALLATION .................................................... 99
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal .............. 99
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 99
INSTALLATION ..................................................100
CYLINDER HEAD .................................................. .101
On-Vehicle Service ...............................................101
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE .......101
Components .........................................................102Removal and Installation .......................................102
REMOVAL ..........................................................102
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................103
INSTALLATION ..................................................104
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............105
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................106
COMPONENTS .................................................106
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................106
ASSEMBLY ........................................................107
Inspection after Disassembly ................................108
VALVE DIMENSIONS ........................................108
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE ............................108
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT .......................109
VALVE SEAT CONTACT ....................................110
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ..........................110
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS ....................... 111
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD ..............................112
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...............................................113
Components (2WD Models) ..................................113
Removal and Installation (2WD Models) ...............113
REMOVAL ..........................................................114
INSTALLATION ..................................................116
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............117
Components (AWD Models) .................................118
Removal and Installation (AWD Models) ..............118
REMOVAL ..........................................................119
INSTALLATION ..................................................121
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............122
CYLINDER BLOCK .................................................123
Components ..........................................................123
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................124
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................124
ASSEMBLY ......................................................
..128
How to Select Piston and Bearing ........................135
DESCRIPTION ..................................................135
HOW TO SELECT PISTON ...............................135
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .....................................................................136
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ..................137
Inspection after Disassembly ................................140
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ................................140
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE .........140
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE .....140
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ...................141
PISTON RING END GAP ..................................141
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .....142
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER ......142
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................142
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ....................143
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER .144
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE ..144
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ...145
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ......146
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER .146
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ..................................146
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-

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MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ..................147
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT ....................148
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CRUSH
HEIGHT .............................................................148
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER .148
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER .149
DRIVE PLATE ...................................................149
OIL JET .............................................................149
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE ...................................149
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....150
Standard and Limit ...............................................150
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................150
DRIVE BELT .....................................................151
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR, INTAKE
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD .........151
SPARK PLUG ...................................................151
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING ........152
CYLINDER HEAD .............................................154
CYLINDER BLOCK ...........................................157
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ......158
CONNECTING ROD .........................................159
CRANKSHAFT ..................................................160
MAIN BEARING ................................................161
CONNECTING ROD BEARING ........................162
VK45DE
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................163
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover .163
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ......................................163
OPERATION PROCEDURE .............................163
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil .........................................................................163
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ..........163
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly .........163
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .....................................................................164
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ...........164
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening .........................164
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ..............................164
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ......164
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE .165
PREPARATION .......................................................166
Special Service Tools ...........................................166
Commercial Service Tools ....................................169
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................171
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ................171
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ...................................................172
ENGINE ROOM COVER ........................................173
Components .........................................................173
Removal and Installation ......................................173
REMOVAL ........................................................
.173
INSTALLATION .................................................173DRIVE BELTS .........................................................174
Components .........................................................174
Checking Drive Belts ............................................174
Tension Adjustment .............................................
.174
Removal and Installation ......................................174
REMOVAL ........................................................
.174
INSTALLATION .................................................175
Components .........................................................176
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler Pulley ...........176
REMOVAL ........................................................
.176
INSTALLATION .................................................176
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .............................177
Components .........................................................177
Removal and Installation ......................................177
REMOVAL ........................................................
.177
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................178
INSTALLATION .................................................178
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ..................................178
REMOVAL ........................................................
.178
INSTALLATION .................................................178
INTAKE MANIFOLD ..............................................
.179
Components .........................................................179
Removal and Installation ......................................180
REMOVAL ........................................................
.180
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................182
INSTALLATION .................................................182
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............182
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ........................................................................183
Components .........................................................183
Removal and Installation ......................................183
REMOVAL ........................................................
.183
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................185
INSTALLATION .................................................185
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ...............................187
Components .........................................................187
Removal and Installation ......................................187
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................188
INSTALLATION .................................................188
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............189
IGNITION COIL .......................................................190
Components .........................................................190
Removal and Installation ......................................190
REMOVAL ........................................................
.190
INSTALLATION .................................................190
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) ...........191
Components .........................................................191
Removal and Installation ......................................191
REMOVAL ........................................................
.191
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................191
INSTALLATION .................................................192
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ......................193
Components .........................................................193
Removal and Installation ......................................193
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................195
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............197

EM-4Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45 ROCKER COVER ...................................................199
Components .........................................................199
Removal and Installation ......................................199
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION ..................................................201
TIMING CHAIN ........................................................203
Components .........................................................203
Removal and Installation ......................................204
REMOVAL ........................................................
.204
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................208
INSTALLATION ..................................................208
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............214
CAMSHAFT .............................................................215
Components .........................................................215
Removal and Installation ......................................215
REMOVAL ........................................................
.215
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................216
INSTALLATION ..................................................219
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............221
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............222
Valve Clearance ....................................................222
INSPECTION .....................................................222
ADJUSTMENT ..................................................225
OIL SEAL ................................................................229
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ...........229
REMOVAL ........................................................
.229
INSTALLATION ..................................................229
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ...........230
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION ..................................................230
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ............231
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION ..................................................231
CYLINDER HEAD .................................................. .233
On-Vehicle Service ...............................................233
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE .......233
Components .........................................................234
Removal and Installation ......................................234
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................235
INSTALLATION ..................................................235
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................237
COMPONENTS .................................................237
DISASSEMBLY .................................................237
ASSEMBLY ......................................................
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Inspection after Disassembly ................................239
VALVE DIMENSIONS ........................................239
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE ............................240
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT .......................240
VALVE SEAT CONTACT ...................................242
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT .........................242
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS .......................243
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD .............................243ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...............................................244
Components ..........................................................244
Removal and Installation .......................................244
REMOVAL ..........................................................245
INSTALLATION ..................................................247
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............247
CYLINDER BLOCK .................................................249
Components ..........................................................249
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................250
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................250
ASSEMBLY ........................................................254
How to Select Piston and Bearing ........................259
DESCRIPTION ..................................................259
HOW TO SELECT PISTON ...............................260
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .....................................................................261
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ..................262
Inspection after Disassembly ................................266
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ................................266
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE .........266
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE .....266
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ...................267
PISTON RING END GAP ..................................267
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .....268
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER ......268
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................268
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ....................269
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER .270
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE ..270
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ...271
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ......272
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER .272
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ..................................272
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................273
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ...................274
CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING ..............275
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD
BEARING ...........................................................275
DRIVE PLATE ....................................................275
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....276
Standard and Limit ................................................276
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................276
DRIVE BELTS ....................................................276
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANI-
FOLD .................................................................276
SPARK PLUG ....................................................277
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING .........277
CYLINDER HEAD ..............................................279
CYLINDER BLOCK ............................................282
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ......283
CONNECTING ROD ..........................................284
CRANKSHAFT ...................................................285
MAIN BEARING .................................................287
CONNECTING ROD BEARING .........................288