2007 INFINITI FX35 engine control

PRECAUTIONS EM-5
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Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectNBS003FN
NOTE:

This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).

Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″ LOCK ″ position.

Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine OilNBS003FO
Drain engine coolant and engine oil when the engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingNBS003FP

Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.

Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.

After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyNBS003FQ

When instructed to use SST, use specified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or unin-
structed operations.

Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.

Cover openings of engine system with a tape or equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.

Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and re-assembly.

When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be
used in the step.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementNBS003FR
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationNBS003FS

Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.

INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR EM-19
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ComponentsNBS003G5
Removal and InstallationNBS003G6
REMOVAL
WARNING:

To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine coolant when the engine is hot.

Gasket for intake manifold collector (upper) is secured together with mounting bolt for intake man-
ifold collector (lower). Thus, even when only gasket for upper side is replaced, gasket for lower
side must be also replaced.
1. Electric throttle control actuator 2. Gasket 3. Vacuum hose
4. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve 5. Bracket 6. Intake manifold collector (upper)
7. Intake manifold collector cover 8. Gasket 9. Water hose
10. Bracket 11. Water hose 12. PCV hose
13. Intake manifold collector (lower)
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EM-20
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INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR
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1. Remove engine cover with power tool.
2. Disconnect water hoses from intake manifold collector (upper), attach blind plug to prevent engine coolant leakage.
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Remove air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Remove electric throttle control actuator as the following:
a. Disconnect harness connector.
b. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure. CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid any shock to electric throttle
control actuator.

Do not disassemble.
5. Remove fuel sub-tube mounting bolt to disconnect from rear of intake manifold collector (lower). Refer to EM-45, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
6. Disconnect vacuum hose and water hose from intake manifold collector (upper).
7. Remove EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve bracket mounting bolt from intake manifold collector (upper).
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER EM-31
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Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
6. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
7. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
8. Remove air hose from air duct to mass air flow sensor side and electric throttle control actuator side. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
9. Removal engine rear lower slinger, and install engine rear slinger [SST: 10006 31U00 ( — )] to sling engine assembly for positioning. Refer to EM-8, "
Special Service Tools" .
10. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
11. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
12. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-24, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
13. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-11, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
14. Remove idler pulley and bracket assembly. Refer to EM-64, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
15. Disconnect oil cooler water hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
16. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove A/T fluid cooler tube. Refer to AT- 2 6 6 , "
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY" .
17. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.

Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
18. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to LU-10, "
OIL FILTER" .
19. Remove oil cooler, as necessary. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL COOLER" .
20. Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove.
b. Insert the seal cutter (SST) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan (lower).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surfaces.
c. Slide the seal cutter by tapping on the side of tool with a ham- mer. Remove oil pan (lower). Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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Removal and Installation (AWD Models)NBS003GE
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
To remove oil pan (lower) only, take step 5, then step 24. Removal of step 1, hood assembly (step 2) and step
4 are unnecessary.
1. Remove front tire.
2. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-13, "
HOOD" .
3. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
4. Remove front cross bar with power tool. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
6. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
7. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
8. Remove air hose from air duct to mass air flow sensor side and electric throttle control actuator side. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
9. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
10. Remove front drive shaft (LH and RH) and side shaft. Refer to FAX-12, "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
11. Remove side shaft. Refer to FFD-13, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
12. Removal engine rear lower slinger, and install engine rear slinger [SST: 10006 31U00 ( — )] to sling engine assembly for positioning. Refer to EM-8, "
Special Service Tools" .
13. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
14. Remove engine mounting bracket, engine mounting bracket (lower) and insulator. Refer to EM-113,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
15. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
16. Remove oil filter and oil filter bracket. Refer to LU-12, "
OIL FILTER BRACKET (AWD)" .
17. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-24, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
18. Remove idler pulley and bracket. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
19. Disconnect oil cooler water hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
20. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove A/T fluid cooler tube. Refer to AT- 2 6 6 , "
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY" .
21. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-13, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
22. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-11, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
23. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
1. Oil pan gasket (rear) 2. Oil pan (upper) 3. O-ring
4. Oil pan gasket (front) 5. Oil filter 6. Connector bolt
7. Oil cooler 8. O-ring 9. Relief valve
10. Oil filter bracket 11. Oil filter bracket gasket 12. Oil strainer
13. Drain plug 14. Drain plug washer 15. Oil pan (lower)
16. Rear plate cover 17. Crankshaft position sensor (POS) 18 O-ring (small)
19. O-ring (large) 20. Axle pipe
Slinger bolts: : 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)

ROCKER COVER EM-51
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Removal and InstallationNBS003GM
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-85, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
3. Drain engine coolant, or when water hoses are disconnected, attach plug to prevent engine coolant leak- age. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
4. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower). Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLEC-
TOR" .
5. Separate engine harness removing their brackets from rocker covers.
6. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-42, "
IGNITION COIL" .
7. Remove PCV hoses from rocker covers.
8. Remove PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover (right bank), if necessary.
9. Remove oil filler cap and oil catcher from rocker cover (left bank), if necessary.
1. PCV hose 2. Oil filler cap 3. Oil catcher
4. Rocker cover (right bank) 5. PCV control valve 6. O-ring
7. Rocker cover gasket 8. Rocker cover (left bank)
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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
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Removal and InstallationNBS003GN
NOTE:

This section describes removal/installation procedure of front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts without removing oil pan (upper) on the vehicle.

When oil pan (upper) needs to be removed or installed, or when rear timing chain case is removed or
installed, remove oil pans (upper and lower) first. Then remove front timing chain case, timing chain
related parts, and rear timing chain case in this order, and install in reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-
64, "TIMING CHAIN" .

Refer to EM-64, "TIMING CHAIN" for component parts location.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Refer to SC-5, "BATTERY" .
2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
3. Remove air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
5. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-85, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
6. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
7. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
8. Separate engine harnesses removing their brackets from front timing chain case.
9. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
10. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower). Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLEC-
TOR" .
11. Remove power steering oil pump from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside. Refer to PS-30, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
12. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-30, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
13. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-24, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
14. Remove water bypass hose, water hose clamp and idler pulley bracket from front timing chain case.
15. Remove intake valve timing control covers.

Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the fig-
ure.

U s e t h e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ( J 3 7 2 2 8 ) ] t o c u t l i q u i d
gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
Shaft is internally jointed with camshaft sprocket (INT) cen-
ter hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is com-
pletely disconnected.
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TIMING CHAIN EM-65
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Removal and InstallationNBS003GP
NOTE:

This section describes procedures for removing/installing front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts, and rear timing chain case, when oil pan (upper) needs to be removed/installed for engine overhaul,
etc.

To remove/install front timing chain case, timing chain, and its related parts without removing oil pan
(upper), refer to EM-54, "
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove front tire.
2. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
3. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
4. Remove air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
6. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-85, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
7. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
8. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
9. Remove engine harnesses.
10. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower). Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLEC-
TOR" .
11. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-21, "
COOLING FAN" .
12. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
13. Remove A/C compressor from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside. Refer to ATC-139, "
Components" .
14. Remove power steering oil pump from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside. Refer to PS-30, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
15. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-30, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
16. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-24, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
17. Remove water bypass hose, water hose clamp and idler pulley bracket from front timing chain case.
18. Remove intake valve timing control covers.
1. Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 2. Internal chain guide 3. Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
4. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 5. Timing chain (secondary) 6. Timing chain (primary)
7. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 8. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 9. Timing chain (secondary)
10. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 11. Slack guide 12. Crankshaft sprocket
13. Timing chain tensioner (primary) 14. Intake valve timing control cover 15. Collared O-ring
16. O-ring 17. Chain tensioner cover 18. Intake valve timing control cover
19. Water hose clamp 20. Idler pulley bracket 21. Idler pulley
22. Crankshaft pulley 23. Front oil seal 24. Idler pulley
25. A/C compressor bracket 26. Water pump cover 27. Bracket
28. Front timing chain case 29. Bracket 30. Rear timing chain case
31. O-ring 32. Tension guide 33. Water drain plug (front side)