SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
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ComponentsNBS004NC
Removal and InstallationNBS004ND
REMOVAL
1. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-42, "IGNITION COIL" .
2. Remove spark plug with a spark plug wrench (commercial ser-
vice tool).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use the standard type spark plug for normal condition.
The hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with the standard type spark plug under conditions
such as:
Frequent engine starts
Low ambient temperatures
The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark knock occurs with the standard type spark plug under condi-
tions such as:
Extended highway driving
Frequent high engine revolution
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover
PBIC3111E
SEM294A
MakeNGK
Standard typePLFR5A-11
Hot typePLFR4A-11
Cold typePLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
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SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)PFP:22401
ComponentsNBS004P1
Removal and InstallationNBS004P2
REMOVAL
1. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-190, "IGNITION COIL" .
2. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service
tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
Hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions such as:
Frequent engine starts
Low ambient temperatures
Cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions
such as:
Extended highway driving
Frequent high engine revolution
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug
PBIC1589E
SEM294A
MakeNGK
Standard typePLFR5A-11
Hot typePLFR4A-11
Cold typePLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
EM-234
[VK45DE]
CYLINDER HEAD
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If the engine speed is out of specified range, check battery liquid for proper gravity. Check engine
speed again with normal battery gravity.
If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with
combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket). After the checking, measure compression pressure again.
If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug
hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check the
piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be mal-
functioning. Check valves for damage. Replace valve or valve seat accordingly.
If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, cylinder head gaskets are leaking. In such a case, replace cyl-
inder head gaskets.
8. After inspection is completed, install removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
9. Start engine, and make sure that engine runs smoothly.
10. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-811, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" .
ComponentsNBS004PG
Removal and InstallationNBS004PH
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle. Refer to EM-244, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-183, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST" .
3. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-215, "
CAMSHAFT" .
1. Engine coolant temperature sensor 2. Washer 3. Cylinder head gasket (left bank)
4. Harness bracket 5. Cylinder head (right bank) 6. Cylinder head bolt
7. Cylinder head gasket (right bank) 8. Cylinder head bolt 9. Cylinder head (left bank)
PBIC2756E
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
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Do not apply excessive shock to the control unit by dropping or
hitting it.
Be careful to prevent condensation in the control unit due to
rapid temperature changes and do not let water or rain get on it.
If water is found in the control unit, dry it fully and then install it in
the vehicle.
Be careful not to let oil to get on the control unit connector.
Avoid cleaning the control unit with volatile oil.
Do not disassemble the control unit, and do not remove the
upper and lower covers.
When using a DMM, be careful not to let test probes get close to
each other to prevent the power transistor in the control unit
from damaging battery voltage because of short circuiting.
When checking input and output signals of the control unit, use
the specified check adapter.
SAIA0255E
SEF348N
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A
A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-37
A/C component layout ..................................... ATC-25
A/C compressor mounting ........... ATC-155, ATC-158,
ATC-159
, ATC-160, ATC-162, ATC-164, ATC-165,
ATC-167
, ATC-168, ATC-169
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-12
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-16
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-33
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-111
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-168
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-6
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure .......
ATC-151
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-17
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-13
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-26
A/C lubrication oil ........................................... ATC-174
A/C operational check ...................................... ATC-64
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-55, ATC-111
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-174
A/C system description (auto A/C) ................... ATC-29
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-40
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-46
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-13, AT-53, MA-29
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-14
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-12, MA-31
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-135
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-57
A/T self-diagnoses ............................... AT-92, AT-103
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-229
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram ............ AT-230
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-44
Accelerator control system ............................... ACC-3
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor ........ EC-626,
EC-633
, EC-647, EC-1358, EC-1365, EC-1379
Accelerator pedal released position learning .... EC-95,
EC-806
AF1B1-Wiring diagram ...... EC-249, EC-258, EC-267,
EC-277
, EC-657, EC-972, EC-981, EC-990, EC-1000,
EC-1389
AF1B2-Wiring diagram ...... EC-251, EC-260, EC-269,
EC-279
, EC-659, EC-974, EC-983, EC-992, EC-1002,
EC-1391
AF1HB1-Wiring diagram .................... EC-183, EC-905
AF1HB2-Wiring diagram .................... EC-185, EC-907
Air bag .............................................................. SRS-3
Air bag precautions ........................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct(VK45DE) ................... EM-177
Air cleaner and air duct(VQ35DE) .................... EM-17
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ MA-25
Air cleaner filter replacement(VQ35DE) ........... MA-18
Air cleaner filter(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-18
Air conditioner cut control .................... EC-35, EC-745
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor ...... EC-205,
EC-214
, EC-927, EC-936
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 ......... EC-246, EC-256, EC-265, EC-274
, EC-655, EC-969, EC-979, EC-988, EC-997,
EC-1387
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 heater ............. EC-182, EC-904
Air mix. door motor ......................... ATC-83, ATC-141
Alternator ........................................................... SC-23
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-113, ATC-126
Angular tightening application ............................. EM-6
Angular tightening application(VK45DE) ........ EM-164
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-628, EC-1360
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-635, EC-1367
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-649, EC-1381
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............... EC-587, EC-1313
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-570, EC-1296
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............. EC-708, EC-1450
ASCD .................................................. EC-36, EC-746
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............... EC-715, EC-1457
AT indicator lamp ................................................ DI-56
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram ............. ATC-46
Auto amp ...................................................... ATC-125
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror .......... GW-71, GW-72
Automatic amplifier ........... ATC-53, ATC-66, ATC-125
Automatic transmission fluid replacement ........ MA-32
AWD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-17
Axle ................................................................... MA-37
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Back-up lamp ................................................... LT-246
Basic inspection .................................. EC-77, EC-788
Battery ................................................................. SC-4
Battery current sensor ....... EC-537, EC-543, EC-549,
EC-555
, EC-1263, EC-1269, EC-1275, EC-1281
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester .......... SC-28
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester(Battery) SC-7
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester(Starting
system) .............................................................. SC-13
BCM (Body control module) .............................. BCS-3
Block heater(VK45DE) .................................... EM-249
Block heater(VQ35DE) ................................... EM-123
Blower motor ................................... ATC-89, ATC-132
Blower unit .................................................... ATC-130
Brake fluid level ................................................ MA-35
Brake hydraulic line ........................................... BR-12
Brake inspection ............................................... MA-36
Brake lines and cables inspection .................... MA-35
Brake pedal .......................................................... BR-6
Brake switch ................................... EC-598, EC-1329
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-600, EC-1331
Bulb specifications ........................................... LT-315
Bumper, front ...................................................... EI-11
Bumper, rear ....................................................... EI-14
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Camshaft inspection(VK45DE) ....................... EM-216
Camshaft inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... EM-86
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) EC-383, EC-1106
Camshaft(VK45DE) ........................................ EM-215
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Electronic ignition (EI) system ............. EC-33, EC-743
Engine control module (ECM) .......... EC-496, EC-1215
Engine control system diagram ........... EC-30, EC-740
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS) ... EC-226,
EC-238
, EC-948, EC-961
Engine coolant(VK45DE) .................................. CO-40
Engine coolant(VQ35DE) ................................. CO-11
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-26
Engine oil(VQ35DE) ............................................ LU-7
Engine removal(VK45DE) ............................... EM-244
Engine removal(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-113
Engine room cover ............................................ EM-14
Engine room cover(VK45DE) ......................... EM-173
ETC1 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-614, EC-1345
ETC2 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-609, EC-1340
ETC3 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-620, EC-1352
EVAP canister ...................................... EC-42, EC-752
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve ....
EC-412
, EC-420, EC-1132, EC-1140
EVAP canister vent control valve ...... EC-427, EC-434,
EC-1147
, EC-1154
EVAP control system (small leak) diagnosis .. EC-403,
EC-466
, EC-1124, EC-1185
EVAP control system pressure sensor ........... EC-440,
EC-443
, EC-450, EC-1160, EC-1163, EC-1170
EVAP control system purge flow monitoring diagnosis
EC-398
, EC-1119
EVAP vapor lines inspection ................. MA-21, MA-28
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system . EC-39, EC-749
Evaporator ..................................................... ATC-168
Exhaust manifold(VK45DE) ............................ EM-183
Exhaust system ................................................... EX-3
Exhaust system inspection ..................... EX-3, MA-29
Expansion valve ............................................. ATC-169
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F/FOG - Wiring diagram ................................... LT-197
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ................ EC-686, EC-1428
Final drive pre-inspection .................. FFD-16, RFD-19
Final drive removal and installation .. FFD-13, RFD-16
Floor trim ............................................................. EI-50
Flow charts ......................................................... GI-28
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) ........................ AT-135
Fluorescent leak detector .............................. ATC-170
FPCM - Wiring diagram ................... EC-527, EC-1253
Freeze frame data ............................... EC-59, EC-770
Front brake solenoid valve ................. AT-151, AT-153
Front bumper ...................................................... EI-11
Front combination lamp removal and installation LT-76
Front door ............................. BL-190, BL-196, GW-63
Front passenger air bag .................................. SRS-42
Front seat belt .................................................... SB-30
Front seat belt pre-tensioner ..... SB-2, SRS-3, SRS-47
Front washer ...................................................... WW-4
Front wiper ......................................................... WW-4
FTS - Wiring diagram ....................................... AT-136
FTTS - Wiring diagram .... EC-345, EC-350, EC-1068,
EC-1073
Fuel cut control (at no load high engine speed) EC-34,
EC-744
Fuel filter replacement ......................................... FL-4
Fuel gauge ............................................................ DI-5
Fuel injection system (Bank 1) ......... EC-321, EC-332,
EC-1044
, EC-1055
Fuel injection system (Bank 2) ......... EC-321, EC-332,
EC-1044
, EC-1055
Fuel injector ................................................... EC-1420
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VK45DE) .............. EM-193
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VQ35DE) ................ EM-45
Fuel level sensor EC-475, EC-477, EC-479, EC-1194,
EC-1196
, EC-1198
Fuel line inspection .................................. FL-3, MA-25
Fuel line inspection(VQ35DE) .......................... MA-18
Fuel precautions ................................................... GI-6
Fuel pressure check ........................... EC-98, EC-809
Fuel pressure release ......................... EC-98, EC-809
Fuel pump ....................................... EC-685, EC-1427
Fuel pump and gauge .......................................... FL-4
Fuel pump control module .............. EC-525, EC-1251
Fuel pump dropping resistor ........... EC-525, EC-1251
Fuel system ......................................................... FL-3
Fuel tank ............................................................ FL-10
Fuel tank temperature sensor .......... EC-343, EC-349,
EC-1066
, EC-1072
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ............. EC-42, EC-752
FUELB1 - Wiring diagram EC-323, EC-334, EC-1046,
EC-1057
FUELB2 - Wiring diagram EC-325, EC-336, EC-1048,
EC-1059
Fuse .................................................................. PG-17
Fuse and fusible link box ................................ PG-112
Fusible link ........................................................ PG-17
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Gauges ................................................................. DI-5
Generator ........................................................... SC-23
Generator - See Alternator ................................ SC-23
Glass ........................ GW-11, GW-61, GW-63, GW-67
Grille - See Exterior ............................................ EI-16
Ground distribution ........................................... PG-46
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H/LAMP - Wiring diagram ....................... LT-13
, LT-48
Harness connector .......................................... PG-102
Harness layout .................................................. PG-63
Hazard warning lamp ....................................... LT-211
Headlamp removal and installation .................... LT-76
Headlining - See Roof trim .................................. EI-52
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) .... EC-286, EC-297,
EC-310
, EC-1009, EC-1020, EC-1033
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) .... EC-286, EC-297,
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EC-310, EC-1009, EC-1020, EC-1033
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 1) ....... EC-189,
EC-911
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 2) ....... EC-189,
EC-911
Heated seat ..................................................... SE-143
Heater and cooling unit (Heater core) ........... ATC-135
HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ............... ATC-6
HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure ATC-151
HFC134a (R134a) system service tools .......... ATC-17
HFC134a system service equipment precaution ..........
ATC-13
High and low reverse clutch solenoid valve .... AT-159,
AT-161
Hood ................................................................... BL-15
Horn ................................................................. WW-53
HORN - Wiring diagram ................................... WW-53
How to erase DTC for OBD system ..... EC-67, EC-778
HSEAT - Wiring diagram ................................. SE-146
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IATS - Wiring diagram ....................... EC-223
, EC-945
ICC - Wiring diagram ....................................... ACS-21
ICC/BS - Wiring diagram ................. EC-578, EC-1304
ICC/SW - Wiring diagram ................ EC-563, EC-1289
ICCBOF - Wiring diagram ................ EC-700, EC-1442
Idle air volume learning ....................... EC-96, EC-807
Idle mixture ratio .................................. EC-84, EC-795
Idle speed .............................. EC-77, EC-788, EC-793
Idle speed control (ISC) .... EC-483, EC-485, EC-1202,
EC-1204
Ignition coil ....................................... EC-666, EC-1407
Ignition coil(VK45DE) ...................................... EM-190
Ignition coil(VQ35DE) ........................................ EM-42
Ignition control system ..................... EC-666, EC-1407
Ignition timing ........................ EC-77, EC-788, EC-793
IGNSYS - Wiring diagram ................ EC-667, EC-1408
Illumination ....................................................... LT-295
Illumination control ................. LT-291, LT-292, LT-293
In vehicle sensor ........................... ATC-116, ATC-127
INJECT - Wiring diagram ................. EC-680, EC-1421
Injector ............................................................. EC-679
Input clutch solenoid valve ................. AT-147, AT-149
Instrument panel .................................................. IP-10
Intake air temperature sensor ........... EC-221, EC-241,
EC-943
, EC-964
Intake door control linkage adjustment ............ ATC-88
Intake door motor ........................... ATC-86, ATC-133
Intake manifold collector(VQ35DE) ................... EM-19
Intake manifold(VK45DE) ................................ EM-179
Intake manifold(VQ35DE) .................................. EM-24
Intake sensor ................................ ATC-122, ATC-129
Intake valve timing control (Bank 1) .. EC-178, EC-891
Intake valve timing control (Bank 2) .. EC-178, EC-891
Intake valve timing control position sensor (Bank 1) ....
EC-1228
Intake valve timing control position sensor (Bank 2) ....
EC-1228
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 1) ......
EC-197
, EC-920
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 2) ......
EC-197
, EC-920
Integrated homelink transmitter ....................... BL-281
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .............. ACS-6
Interior ................................................................. EI-37
Interior lamp ...................................................... LT-267
IPDM (Intelligent power distribution module engine
room) ................................................................. PG-18
IVCB1 - Wiring diagram ..................... EC-198, EC-921
IVCB2 - Wiring diagram ..................... EC-200, EC-923
IVCSB1 - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-1229
IVCSB2 - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-1231
IVIS (Infiniti vehicle immobilizer system) precautions ...
GI-3
IVTB1 - Wiring diagram ................................... EC-894
IVTB2 - Wiring diagram ................................... EC-896
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Knock sensor (KS) ........................... EC-371
, EC-1094
KS - Wiring diagram ......................... EC-372, EC-1095
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LAN system circuit ........................................... ATC-70
Lane Departure Warning System ....................... DI-78
Laser beam aiming adjustment ....................... ACS-13
Latch (lower anchors and tether for children) system ...
SB-36
LDW .................................................................... DI-78
LDW - Wiring Diagram ........................................ DI-89
License lamp ..................................................... LT-249
Line pressure solenoid valve ........................... AT-130
Line pressure test (A/T) ..................................... AT-55
Liquid gasket application ......................... EM-7, LU-22
Liquid gasket application(VQ35DE) ........... LU-3, CO-3
Location of electrical units ................................. PG-96
Low coast brake solenoid valve ......... AT-163, AT-165
Low tire pressure warning system ...................... WT-9
Lubricant (R134a) A/C ..................................... ATC-26
Lubrication circuit (engine)(VK45DE) ................ LU-24
Lubrication circuit (engine)(VQ35DE) .................. LU-5
Lubrication oil A/C .......................................... ATC-174
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MAFS - Wiring diagram ..... EC-208
, EC-216, EC-930,
EC-938
Magnet clutch .................................................. ATC-94
MAIN - Wiring diagram ........ EC-166, EC-879, AT-180
Maintenance (engine)(VQ35DE) ...................... MA-14
Major overhaul (Final drive) .............. FFD-15, RFD-18
Major overhaul (Transfer) .................................. TF-45
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) .......... EC-69, EC-780
Manual mode switch ........................................ AT-167
Mass air flow sensor (MAFS) ............ EC-205, EC-214,
EC-927
, EC-936
LU-8
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ENGINE OIL
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Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WAR NING :
Be careful not to get burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
Oil pressure check should be done in “Parking position”.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL LEVEL" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
3. Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure switch, and
remove oil pressure switch using deep socket (commercial ser-
vice tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.
Remove the oil pressure switch using a 26 mm (1.02 in) box
wrench. (AWD models)
4. Install the oil pressure gauge (SST) and hose (SST).
5. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
6. Check the engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
NOTE:
When the engine oil temperature is low, the engine oil pressure becomes high.
Engine oil pressure [Engine oil temperature at 80
C (176 F)]
If difference is extreme, check engine oil passage and oil pump for engine oil leaks.
7. After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
SBIA0452E
SBIA0453E
SLC926
Engine speed (rpm)
Approximate discharge pressure [kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)]
Idle speed More than 98 (1.0, 14)
2,000 More than 294 (3.0, 43)