LT-182
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ILLUMINATION
2. Turn bulb socket left to release lock and remove it.
3. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
A/T DEVICE ILLUMINATION
1. Remove A/T console finisher. Refer to IP-10.
2. Turn bulb socket left to release lock and remove it.
3. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
COIN BOX ILLUMINATION
1. Remove instrument clock finisher. Refer to IP-10.
2. Turn bulb socket left to release lock and remove it.
3. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001328428
ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH
Refer to DI-24, "Removal and Installation of Odo/Trip Meter and Illumination Control Switch".
Glove box lamp : 12 V - 1.4 W
PKIB3636E
A/T device illumination : 12 V - 1.4 W
PKIC9699E
Coin box illumination : 12 V - 1.4 W
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ENGINE OILLU-5
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ENGINE OIL
InspectionINFOID:0000000001325813
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check
the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within the range shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
NOTE:
When checking the engine oil level, insert oil level gauge with its
tip aligned with oil level gauge guide on cylinder head. (In figure,
air cleaner case and air duct are removed.)
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE
Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highl y probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for engine oil leakage around the following areas:
Oil pans (lower and upper)
Oil pan drain plug
Oil pressure switch
Oil filter
Oil filter bracket (AWD models)
Oil cooler
Water pump cover
Chain tensioner cover
Intake valve timing control cover and intake valve timing control solenoid valve
Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)
Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
PBIC3101E
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OIL COOLERLU-13
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325819
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burn yourself, as en
gine oil and engine coolant may be hot.
NOTE:
When removing oil cooler only, step 2 is unnecessary.
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and
EM-123, "
Disassembly and Assembly".
NOTE:
Perform this step when removing water pipes.
3. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler. When removing oil cooler only, pinching water hoses near oil cooler to prevent engine coolant from spill-
ing out.
Remaining engine coolant in piping will come out. Use a tray to collect it.
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
4. Using oil filter wrench [SST: KV10115801 (J38956)], remove oil filter. Refer to LU-8, "
Removal and Instal-
lation".
CAUTION:
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
5. Remove connector bolt, and remove oil cooler. CAUTION:
Do not spill engine oil to rubber parts such as drive belts and engine mounting insulator.
SBIA0584E
1. Oil filter 2. Connector bolt 3. Oil cooler
4. O-ring 5. Relief valve 6. Oil filter bracket
7. Water hose 8. Water hose 9. Water pipe
10. Water hose
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LU-20
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001325825
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tool
s may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000001325826
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST25051001
(J25695-1)
Oil pressure gauge Measuring oil pressure
Maximum measuring range:
2,452 kPa (25 kg/cm
2, 356 psi)
ST25052000
(J25695-2)
Hose Adapting oil pressure gauge to cylinder block
KV10115801
(J38956)
Oil filter wrench Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 (2.531 in)
S-NT050
S-NT559
S-NT375
Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening nuts and bolts
Deep socket Removing and installing oil pressure switch
a: 26 mm (1.02 in)
PBIC0190E
PBIC2072E
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ENGINE OILLU-23
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ENGINE OIL
InspectionINFOID:0000000001325829
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check
the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 15 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within the range shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE
Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highl y probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following area.
Oil pan
Oil pan drain plug
Oil pressure switch
Oil filter
Oil cooler
Intake valve timing control cover
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
Front cover
Chain tensioner cover
Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yoursel f, as engine oil may be hot.
Oil pressure check should be done in “Parking position”.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to "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.
PBIC0801E
PBIC1524E
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OIL COOLERLU-27
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OIL COOLER
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325832
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325833
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burn yourself, as
engine oil and engine coolant are hot.
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When removing oil cooler only, step 2 is unnecessary.
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to CO-37, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and
EM-241, "
Component".
NOTE:
Perform this step when removing water pipe.
3. Remove oil filter. Refer to LU-26, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
4. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler. When removing oil cooler only, pinching water hoses near oil cooler to prevent engine coolant spilling.
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on the drive belt.
5. Remove connector bolt, and remove oil cooler. CAUTION:
Do not spill engine oil to rubber parts such as drive belts and engine mounting insulator.
1. Oil filter 2. Connector bolt 3. Water hose
4. Water pipe 5. Oil cooler 6. O-ring
7. Oil pan (left side) 8. Water hose 9. Relief valve
PBIC2977E
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MA-1
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................2
PREPARATION .............................................. .....2
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......2
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ................................3
Explanation of General Maintenance .................. ......3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................................5
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ......5
Schedule 1 ................................................................5
Schedule 2 ................................................................7
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS .................................................................
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Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... ......9
Engine Oil Recommendation ....................................9
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ..........................10
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ....11
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ....11
Drive Belts Tension Adjustment ..............................11
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................12
Checking Fuel Line .................................................15
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .....................................15
Changing Engine Oil ...............................................15
Changing Oil Filter ..................................................16
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ......17
Checking EVAP Vapor Line ....................................18
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ....19
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ....19
Tension Adjustment ................................................19
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................19
Checking Fuel Line .............................................. ....22
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .....................................22
Changing Engine Oil ................................................22
Changing Oil Filter ...................................................23
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ......24
Checking EVAP Vapor Line .....................................25
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ...........26
Checking Exhaust System ................................... ....26
Checking A/T Fluid ..................................................26
Changing A/T Fluid ..................................................27
Checking Transfer Fluid ..........................................28
Changing Transfer Fluid ..........................................28
Checking Propeller Shaft .........................................29
Checking Differential Gear Oil .................................29
Changing Differential Gear Oil .................................29
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ..............30
Tire Rotation ............................................................31
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks ...................32
Checking Brake Line and Cables ............................32
Changing Brake Fluid ..............................................32
Checking Disc Brake ...............................................32
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ......................33
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Line ................33
Axle and Suspension Parts .....................................34
Drive Shaft ...............................................................34
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch .............35
Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters ...........................................................
35
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
37
Standard and Limit ..................................................37
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GENERAL MAINTENANCEMA-3
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Explanation of Gene ral MaintenanceINFOID:0000000001328893
General maintenance includes those items which shoul d be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or have their INFINITI dealers do them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
Item Reference page
Tires Check the pressure with a gauge, including the spare, at least once a month
and always prior to a long distance trips. Adjust to the specified pressure if nec-
essary. Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. —
Wheel nuts When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any
loose nuts. Tighten if necessary. —
Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. —
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). MA-31
Transmitter compo-
nents in tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS)Replace grommet seal, valve core and cap of the transmitter in TPMS every tire
replacement by reaching wear limit of tire.
WT-10
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel align-
ment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel
balancing may be needed. MA-30
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FSU-5
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. —
Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the trunk
lid and back hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if
necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening
when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubri-
cation frequently. MA-35
Lamps
Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head-
lamp aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. —
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly. —
Windshield wiper and
washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak.
—
Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. —
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Be sure to check for changes in the steering
condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) —
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every po-
sition. Check that the head restrains move up and down smoothly and that the
locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the latches
lock securely for folding-down rear seatbacks. —
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. MA-35
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