GENERAL MAINTENANCEMA-3
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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.
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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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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. —
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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.
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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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FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
1. Clean up the pivot area as shown in the figure. This will reducepossibility of front wiper arm nuts looseness.
2. Prior to front wiper arms installation, turn front wiper switch ON to operate wiper motor, and then turn front wiper switch OFF
(auto stop).
3. Install washer tube to washer tube joint.
4. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto windshield glass sur- face to set the blade center to clearance “L1” & “L2” immedi-
ately.
5. Tighten front wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
6. Spray washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch ON to operate wiper motor, and then turn front wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
7. Make sure that wiper blades stop within clearance “L1” & “L2”.
8. Install front wiper arm caps.
Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Drive AssemblyINFOID:0000000001328565
REMOVAL
1. Remove front wiper arms. Refer to WW-23, "Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of
Wiper Arms Stop Location".
2. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-23, "
Component Parts Location".
3. Remove washer tube.
4. Disconnect wiper motor connector.
5. Remove front wiper drive assembly mounting bolts, and remove front wiper drive assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install front wiper drive assembly to the vehicle.
2. Connect wiper motor connector. Turn front wiper switch ON to operate wiper motor, and then turn frontwiper switch OFF (auto stop).
3. Install washer tube to washer tube joint.
4. Install cowl top cover. Refer to EI-23, "
Component Parts Location".
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Front wiper arm nuts : 23.6 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
Clearance “L1” : 49.4 ± 5.0 mm (1.945 ± 0.2 in)
Clearance “L2” : 43.0 ± 5.0 mm (1.693 ± 0.2 in)
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Front wiper drive assembly mounting bo lt : 4.5 N·m (0.46 kg-m, 40 in-lb)
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