2007 INFINITI FX35 engine control

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PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 32
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .............................................................. ... 32
PREPARATION ...................................................... ... 33
Special Service Tools .......................................... ... 33
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 33
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................... ... 34
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ... 34
COOLING SYSTEM ............................................... ... 36
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ... 36
System Chart ....................................................... ... 37
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... ... 38
Inspection ............................................................ ... 38
LEVEL CHECK ................................................. ... 38
LEAK CHECK ................................................... ... 38
Changing Engine Coolant .................................... ... 38
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ....................... ... 38
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 39
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 40
RADIATOR ............................................................. ... 41
Components ........................................................ ... 41
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 41
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 41
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 43
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 43
Checking Radiator Cap ....................................... ... 43
Checking Radiator ............................................... ... 44
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................ ... 45
Components ........................................................ ... 45
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 45
PREPARATION ................................................ ... 45
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 45
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 46
INSPECTION .................................................... ... 48 COOLING FAN .......................................................
... 49
Components (Crankshaft Driven type) ................. ... 49
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 49
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 49
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 49
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 49
Components (Motor Driven Type) ........................ ... 50
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 50
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 50
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 50
Disassembly and Assembly (Motor Driven Type) ... 50 DISASSEMBLY ................................................. ... 50
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 50
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... ... 50
WATER PUMP ........................................................ ... 51
Components ......................................................... ... 51
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 51
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 51
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 52
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 52
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 52
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .. ... 53
Components ......................................................... ... 53
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 54
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 54
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 54
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 54
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 55
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 56
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 56
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) ............................................................... ... 56
RADIATOR ........................................................ ... 56
THERMOSTAT .................................................. ... 56
WATER CONTROL VALVE ............................... ... 56

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If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
8. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up the engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 4 through 7 until engine coolant level no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-129,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
3. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-11, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator. Radiator drain plug:
: 1.18 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
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Air relief plug: : 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)

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ComponentsNBS003K2
Removal and Installation NBS003K3
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct (inlet), power duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-17, "AIR CLEANER AND
AIR DUCT" .
2. Disconnect harness connector from fan motors, and move harness to aside.
3. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch on radiator core.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure that fan motors operate normally.
NOTE:
Cooling fans are controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-496, "
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERA-
TURE" .
Disassembly and Assembly NBS003K4
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove cooling fans (RH and LH) from fan motors.
2. Remove fan motors from fan shroud.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Cooling Fan
Inspect cooling fan for crack or unusual bend.

If anything is found, replace cooling fan.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Cooling fans and fan motors are different between RH and LH. Be careful not to misassemble them.
1. Cooling fan (RH) 2. Cooling fan (LH) 3. Fan shroud
4. Fan motor
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ENGINE COOLANT
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9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer
drops.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 4 through 7 until engine coolant level no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-253,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
3. Fill thermostat housing with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-38, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator. Radiator drain plug:
: 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
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COOLING FAN
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Components (Motor Driven Type)NBS005RZ
Removal and InstallationNBS003KP
REMOVAL
1. Remove front grille. Refer to EI-22, "FRONT GRILLE" .
2. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor.
3. Remove cooling fan assembly. CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser when removed.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Cooling fan is controlled by ECM. For details. Refer to EC-1173, "DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPER-
ATURE" .
Disassembly and Assembly (Motor Driven Type)NBS003KQ
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove cooling fan from fan motor.
2. Remove fan motor from fan grille.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Cooling Fan
Inspect cooling fan for crack or unusual bend.

If anything is found, replace cooling fan.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. Cooling fan 2. Fan grille 3. Fan motor
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THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE
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Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
Removal and InstallationNBS003KS
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and both side of cylinder block. Refer to CO-38, "Chang-
ing Engine Coolant" and EM-249, "DISASSEMBLY" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-173, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
3. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Disconnect water suction hose from water inlet.
5. Remove water inlet and thermostat. CAUTION:
Do not disassemble thermostat.
6. Remove intake manifolds (upper and lower). Refer to EM-179, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
7. Disconnect radiator hose (upper) and water hoses from thermostat housing.
8. Disconnect heater hoses from water outlet and heater pipe.
9. Remove thermostat housing, water outlet pipe, water connector, water control valve, water outlet and heater pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble water control valve.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Make sure that valves both in thermostat and water control valve are completely closing at normal temper-
ature.

Place a thread so that it is caught in the valves of the thermostat
and water control valve. Immerse fully in a container filled with
water. Heat while stirring. (The example in the figure shows ther-
mostat.)

The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the
valve opens and falls from the thread.

Continue heating. Check the maximum valve lift.
NOTE:
The maximum valve lift standard temperature for water control
valve is the reference value.

After checking the maximum valve lift, lower the water tempera-
ture and check the valve closing temperature.
Standard values:

If the malfunctioning condition, when closing valve at normal temperature, or measured values are out of
the standard, replace thermostat and/or water control valve.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill engine coolant over engine room. Use rag to absorb engine coolant.
D. To heater core E. To cylinder head (left bank) F. To cylinder head (right bank)
G. To intake manifold adapter
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Thermostat Water control valve
Valve opening temperature 80 - 84 °C (176 - 183 °F) 93.5 - 96.5 °C (200 - 206 °F)
Maximum valve lift More than 10 mm/ 95
°C
(0.39 in/ 203 °F) More than 8 mm/ 108
°C
(0.315 in/ 226 °F)
Valve closing temperature 77 °C (171 °F) 90 °C (194 °F)

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Thermostat and Water Control Valve

Install thermostat and water control valve with the whole circum-
ference of each flange part fit securely inside rubber ring. (The
example in the figure shows thermostat.)

Install thermostat with jiggle valve facing upwards. (The position
deviation may be within the range of ±10 degrees)

Install water control valve with the up-mark facing up and the
frame center part facing upwards. (The position deviation may
be within the range of ±10 degrees)
Water Outlet Pipe and Heater Pipe
First apply a neutral detergent to O-rings, then quickly insert the insertion parts of the water outlet pipe and
heater pipe into the installation holes.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant using radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301 (J33984-A)] and
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-38, "
LEAK CHECK" .

Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitNBS003KT
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
THERMOSTAT
WATER CONTROL VALVE
Engine coolant capacity [With reservoir tank at (“MAX” level)] 10.0 (10-5/8, 8-3/4)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (at “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Radiator cap relief pressure Standard 78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)
Leakage testing pressure 157 (1.6, 23)
Valve opening temperature 80 - 84 °C (176 - 183 °F)
Maximum valve lift More than 10 mm/ 95 °C (0.39 in/ 203 °F)
Valve closing temperature 77 °C (171 °F)
Valve opening temperature 93.5 - 96.5 °C (200 - 206 °F)
Maximum valve lift More than 8 mm/ 108 °C (0.315 in/ 226 °F)
Valve closing temperature 90 °C (194 °F)