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< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Explanation of General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000006287728
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 fr om 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 often and always prior to long distance trips.
Adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. WT-69
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any
loose nuts. Tighten if necessary. —
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 12,000km (7,500 miles). If the vehicle is equipped
with different sized tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated. WT-63
Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS)
transmitter compo-
nentsReplace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age.
WT-66
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle should pull 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
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds,
wheel balancing may be needed. FSU-7
RSU-6
Windshield
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. —
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 back
door. 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-34
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. Check for changes in the steering condi-
tion, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) —
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FRONT WIPER ARM
FRONT WIPER ARM
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006220408
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006220409
REMOVAL
1. Operate front wiper to move it to the auto stop position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove front wiper arm caps.
4. Remove front wiper arm mounting nuts.
5. Raise front wiper arm, and then remove front wiper arm from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean wiper arm mount as shown in the figure to prevent nuts
from being loosened.
2. Operate front wiper motor to move the front wiper to the auto stop position.
3. Adjust front wiper blade position. Refer to WW-66, "
Adjustment".
4. Install front wiper arm by tightening the mounting nuts.
5. Inject the washer fluid.
6. Operate front wiper to move it to the auto stop position.
7. Check that the front wiper blades stop at the specified position.
8. Install front wiper arm caps.
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006220410
WIPER BLADE POSITION ADJUSTMENT
1. Front wiper blade RH 2. Front wiper arm RH 3. Front wiper arm cap
4. Front wiper drive assembly 5. Front wiper motor 6. Front wiper arm LH
7. Front wiper blade LH
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JMLIA0940GB
ELH0717D
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REAR WIPER ARM
REAR WIPER ARM
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006220420
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006220421
REMOVAL
1. Operate rear wiper to the auto stop position.
2. Remove rear wiper arm cover.
3. Remove rear wiper arm mounting nut.
4. Remove wiper arm from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean wiper arm mount as shown in the figure to prevent nutfrom being loosened.
2. Operate the rear wiper motor to the auto stop position.
3. Adjust the rear wiper blade position. Refer to WW-74, "
Adjust-
ment".
4. Install the rear wiper arm by tightening the mounting nut.
5. Inject the washer fluid.
6. Operate the rear wiper to the auto stop position.
7. Check that the rear wiper blades stop at the specified position.
8. Install the rear wiper arm cover.
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006220422
REAR WIPER BLADE POSITION ADJUSTMENT
Set the wiper blade top on the defrosting wire (A) (c learance between the end of back door glass and the top
of wiper blade center).
1. Rear wiper motor 2. Pivot seal 3. Rear wiper arm
4. Rear wiper arm cover 5. Rear wiper blade
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JMLIA0942GB
SKIA0082J
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