QUICK REFERENCE CHART M35/M45
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)ELS0003Y
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
BRAKEELS0003Z
* : Under force of 490 N ( 50 kg, 110 lb ) with engine running.
REFILL CAPACITIESELS00040
Wheel turning
angle (Full turn)Inside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 36
20 (36.3)3945 (39.8)
Nominal 39
20 (39.3)4245 (42.8)
Maximum 40
20 (40.3)4345 (43.8)
Outside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 33
25 (33.4)33 20 (33.3)32 30 (32.5) Axle2WD AWD
Tire P245/45R18 245/40R19 245/45R18
Axle2WD AWD
Tire P245/45R18 245/40R19 245/45R18
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum – 1
10 (– 1.17)– 1 20 (– 1.33)– 1 40 (– 0.67)
Nominal – 0
40 (– 0.67)– 0 50 (– 0.83)– 0 10 (– 0.17)
Maximum – 0
10 (– 0.17)– 0 20 (– 0.33) 0 20 (0.33 )
Total toe-inDistance ( A – B )Minimum 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.110 in)
Maximum 5.5 mm (0.217 in)
Angle (left plus right )
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 0
(0)
Nominal 7
(0.12)
Maximum 14
(0.23)
Front brake Pad wear limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor repair limit 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Rear brake Pad wear limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor repair limit 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Pedal free height 157 - 167 mm (6.18 - 6.57 in)
Pedal depressed height* 90 mm (3.54 in) or more
UNITLiter US measure
Fuel tank76 20 gal
Coolant ( With reservoir tank )VQ35DE 8.9 9 - 3/8 qt
VK45DE 10.4 11 qt
Engine (VQ35DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.7 5 qt
Without oil filter change 4.4 4 - 5/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 5 - 3/4 qt
Engine (VK45DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 5.5 5 - 3/4 qt
Without oil filter change 4.9 5 - 1/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 6.7 7 - 1/8 qt
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5. Tie a common white, basket-type coffee filter to the end of the
cooler inlet hose.
6. Insert the tip of an air gun into the end of the cooler outlet hose.
7. Wrap a shop rag around the air gun tip and end of cooler outlet
hose.
8. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 to 9 kg/cm
2 (70 to130 psi)
through the cooler outlet hose to force any remaining ATF into
the coffee filter.
9. Remove the coffee filter from the end of the cooler inlet hose.
10. Perform AT- 1 6 , "
A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCE-
DURE" .
A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the coffee filter for debris.
a. If small metal debris less than 1mm (0.040 in) in size or metal
powder is found in the coffee filter, this is normal. If normal
debris is found, the A/T fluid cooler/radiator can be re-used and
the procedure is ended.
b. If one or more pieces of debris are found that are over 1 mm
(0.040 in) in size and/or peeled clutch facing material is found in
the coffee filter, the A/T fluid cooler is not serviceable. The A/T
fluid cooler/radiator must be replaced and the inspection proce-
dure is ended. Refer to CO-14, "
RADIATOR" (for VQ35DE
engine), CO-43, "
RADIATOR" (for VK45DE engine).
A/T FLUID COOLER FINAL INSPECTION
After performing all procedures, ensure that all remaining oil is cleaned from all components.
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Memory Function .................................................. 112
INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 112
Ambient Sensor Circuit ......................................... 113
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .......................... 113
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS .. 113
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT
SENSOR ............................................................ 113
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................. 115
In-Vehicle Sensor Circuit ....................................... 116
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .......................... 116
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE
SENSOR ............................................................ 117
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................. 118
Sunload Sensor Circuit ......................................... 119
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .......................... 119
SUNLOAD INPUT PROCESS ........................... 119
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR SUNLOAD
SENSOR ............................................................ 119
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................121
Intake Sensor Circuit ............................................122
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .........................122
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SEN-
SOR ..................................................................122
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................123
CONTROLLER .......................................................124
Removal and Installation of Multifunction Switch . 124
REMOVAL ........................................................
.124
INSTALLATION .................................................124
AUTO AMP .............................................................125
Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Auto Amp. ............................................................125
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................125
AMBIENT SENSOR ................................................126
Removal and Installation ......................................126
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................126
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR ............................................127
Removal and Installation ......................................127
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................127
SUNLOAD SENSOR ..............................................128
Removal and Installation ......................................128
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................128
INTAKE SENSOR .................................................. .129
Removal and Installation ......................................129
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................129
BLOWER UNIT .......................................................130
Removal and Installation ......................................130
REMOVAL ........................................................
.130
INSTALLATION .................................................130
Disassembly and Assembly .................................131
BLOWER MOTOR ..................................................132
Removal and Installation ......................................132
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................132INTAKE DOOR MOTOR .........................................133
Removal and Installation ......................................133
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................133
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER .......................................134
Removal and Installation ......................................134
FUNCTION .......................................................
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REPLACEMENT TIMING ..................................134
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES .....................134
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY ...............135
Removal and Installation ......................................135
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................136
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................138
MODE DOOR MOTOR ............................................140
Removal and Installation ......................................140
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................140
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR .........................................141
Removal and Installation ......................................141
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................141
UPPER VENTILATOR DOOR MOTOR ..................142
Removal and Installation ......................................142
REMOVAL ........................................................
.142
INSTALLATION .................................................142
HEATER CORE .......................................................143
Removal and Installation ......................................143
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................143
DUCTS AND GRILLES ...........................................144
Removal and Installation ......................................144
COMPONENT LAYOUT ....................................144
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................150
REFRIGERANT LINES ...........................................151
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure ...............151
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ................................................................151
Components ....................................................
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VQ35DE ............................................................153
VK45DE .............................................................154
Removal and Installation of Compressor ..............155
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................157
Check Disc to Pulley Clearance ...........................157
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Flexible
Hose and Pipe ......................................................158
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................158
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Flexible
Hose .....................................................................159
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................160
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Pipe 1
(Engine Compartment) .........................................160
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................161
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe 1
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IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
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IN-CABIN MICROFILTERPFP:27277
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FUNCTION
Air inside passenger compartment is kept clean at either recircula-
tion or fresh mode by installing in-cabin microfilter into blower unit.
REPLACEMENT TIMING
Replace in-cabin microfilter.
Refer to MA-9, "
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE" in Schedule 1 and MA-11, "CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE" in Schedule 2.
When replacing filter, affix a caution label inside the glove box.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
1. Remove glove box. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove filter cover, and then remove in-cabin microfilter.
3. Take out in-cabin microfilter from blower unit.
4. Replace with new one and reinstall on blower unit.
5. Reinstall glove box.
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2. Install the inline fuel quick disconnected fitting between fuel
damper and injector tube.
3. Connect the fuel pressure test gauge (quick connector adapter
hose) to the inline fuel quick disconnected fitting.
4. Turn ignition switch ON and check for fuel leakage.
5. Start engine and check for fuel leakage.
6. Read the indication of fuel pressure gauge.
7. If result is unsatisfactory, go to next step.
8. Check the following.
Fuel hoses and fuel tubes for clogging
Fuel filter for clogging
Fuel pump
Fuel pressure regulator for clogging
If OK, replace fuel pressure regulator.
If NG, repair or replace.At idling:
Approximately 350 kPa (3.57 kg/cm
2 , 51 psi)
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Air Air duct
55 5 55 5EM-17
Air cleanerEM-17
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555EM-17
Electric throttle control actuatorEM-19
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-24
Cranking Battery
111111
11SC-4
Generator circuitSC-23
Starter circuit 3SC-10
Signal plate 6EM-123
PNP switch 4AT- 11 3
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-101
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-123
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-64
CamshaftEM-84
Intake valve timing controlEM-64
Intake valve
3EM-84
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
55555 55 5EM-26
, EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler
55555 55 5EM-29
, LU-
18 , LU-10 ,
LU-14
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oilLU-7
SYMPTOM
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
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5. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Stop the engine.
2. Change engine oil.
NOTE:
This symptom may occur when a large amount of gasoline is mixed with engine oil because of driving
conditions (such as when engine oil temperature does not rise enough since a journey distance is too
short during winter). The symptom will not be detected after changing engine oil or changing driving con-
dition.
>>INSPECTION END
6. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
Check fuel pressure. (Refer to EC-98, "
Fuel Pressure Check" .)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG (Fuel pressure is too high)>>Replace fuel pressure regulator, refer to EC-98, "
FUEL PRESSURE
CHECK" . GO TO 8.
NG (Fuel pressure is too low)>>GO TO 7.
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check the following.
–Clogged and bent fuel hose and fuel tube
–Clogged fuel filter
–Fuel pump and its circuit (Refer to EC-685, "FUEL PUMP" .)
2. If NG, repair or replace the malfunctioning part. (Refer to EC-98, "
FUEL PRESSURE CHECK" .)
If OK, replace fuel pressure regulator.
>> GO TO 8.
8. CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and make sure that the
each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
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NG >> GO TO 9.
9. PERFORM POWER BALANCE TEST
1. Perform “POWER BALANCE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode.
2. Make sure that the each cylinder produces a momentary engine
speed drop.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG >> GO TO 10.
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4. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
1. Release fuel pressure to zero. Refer to EC-98, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Install fuel pressure gauge and check fuel pressure. Refer to EC-98, "
FUEL PRESSURE CHECK" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5.
5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Fuel pump and circuit (Refer to EC-685, "FUEL PUMP" .)
Fuel pressure regulator (Refer to EC-98, "FUEL PRESSURE CHECK" .)
Fuel lines (Refer to FL-3, "FUEL SYSTEM" .)
Fuel filter for clogging
>> Repair or replace.
6. CHECK MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR
With CONSULT-II
1. Install all removed parts.
2. Check “MASS AIR FLOW” in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-II.
With GST
1. Install all removed parts.
2. Check mass air flow sensor signal in Service $01 with GST.
OK or NG
OK (With CONSULT-II)>>GO TO 7.
OK (Without CONSULT-II)>>GO TO 8.
NG >> Check connectors for rusted terminals or loose connections in the mass air flow sensor circuit or
grounds. Refer to EC-205, "
DTC P0101 MAF SENSOR" .
7. CHECK FUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTOR
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Perform “POWER BALANCE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with
CONSULT-II.
3. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine
speed drop.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Perform trouble diagnosis for FUEL INJECTOR, refer to
EC-679, "
FUEL INJECTOR" . At idling: Approximately 350 kPa (3.57 kg/cm
2 , 51 psi)
2.0 - 6.0 gꞏm/sec: at idling
7.0 - 20.0 gꞏm/sec: at 2,500 rpm
2.0 - 6.0 gꞏm/sec: at idling
7.0 - 20.0 gꞏm/sec: at 2,500 rpm
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