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ENGINE MOUNT (FRONT)
ENGINE MOUNT (FRONT) : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460578
WARNING:
• Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
• Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
• Always work safely.
• Do not start work until the engine an d exhaust system are cooled completely.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or spill oil on the engine mount insulator (front).
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly, front air duct, and air duct hose and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-
144, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the battery and battery tray assembly. Refer to PG-74, "Removal and Installation (Battery Tray)"
.
3. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to EXT-28, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Remove the fender protector side covers (RH/LH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal
and Installation".
5. Partially remove the fender protectors (RH/LH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
6. Remove the radiator. Refer to CO-41, "Removal and Installation"
.
7. Remove the cooling fan shroud and motor assembly. Refer to CO-42, "Removal and Installation"
.
8. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield (LH). Refer to EM-153, "Removal and Installation (RH)"
.
9. Support the engine (1) and transaxle (2) using a suitable jack (A) as shown.
CAUTION:
• Position a suitable jack under the engine and transaxle
assembly as shown.
• Do not damage the front exhau st tube or transaxle oil pan
with the jack.
10. Disconnect the engine mounting insulator (front) vacuum hose.
11. Remove the engine mounting insulator (front) nut (A).
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• Do not damage the edge of the crankshaft
position sensor (POS) or the ring gear teeth.
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to DLK-170, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"
.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to FL-5, "Inspection"
.
3. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant"
.
4. Drain power steering fluid. Refer to ST-30, "Draining and Refilling"
.
5. Remove front wheels and tires (RH/LH). Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment"
.
6. Remove fender protector side covers (RH/LH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
7. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"
.
8. Remove the engine room cover. Refer to EM-143, "Removal and Installation"
.
9. Remove air duct hose and resonator assembly and air cleaner case assembly with mass air flow sensor.
Refer to EM-144, "Removal and Installation"
.
10. Remove battery and battery tray. Refer to PG-74, "Removal and Installation (Battery Tray)"
.
11. Remove transmission control module. Refer to TM-183, "Removal and Installation"
.
12. Remove cowl top. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"
.
13. Remove strut brace using power tools. Refer to FSU-19, "Exploded View"
.
14. Remove IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-32, "Removal and Installation"
.
15. Remove the following parts: • EVAP vacuum hose
• Brake booster vacuum hose
• Heater hoses (engine side)
16. Disconnect transaxle shift control cables. Refer to TM-380, "Removal and Installation"
.
17. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
18. Disconnect CVT fluid cooler hoses.
19. Remove power steering reservoir, suction hose and high pressure hose.
20. Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side. Refer to EM-163, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
21. Remove the front exhaust tube using power tools. Refer to EX-10, "Exploded View"
.
22. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Refer to HA-23, "Recycle Refrigerant"
.
23. Remove the A/C compressor using power tools. Refer to HA-30, "COMPRESSOR : Removal and Installa-
tion".
24. Install engine slingers into front of LH cylinder head and rear of RH cylinder head.
• (A): RH cylinder head
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint Syst
em (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000009951692
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
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PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000009951693
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service t he system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Un it or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or el ectric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery and wait at least three mi nutes before performing any service.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................4
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....4
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
4
General precautions for service operations ..............4
Precaution for Work ............................................ ......5
PREPARATION ............................................6
PREPARATION .............................................. .....6
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................7
COMPONENT PARTS ................................... .....7
Component Parts Location .................................. ......7
Component Description ............................................8
SYSTEM ..............................................................9
HEADLAMP SYSTEM .................................................9
HEADLAMP SYSTEM : Syst em Diagram .................9
HEADLAMP SYSTEM : System Description ....... ......9
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM .............................................10
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System Diagram ......... ....10
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System Description .........10
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM ......................10
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM : System
Diagram ............................................................... ....
11
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM : System
Description .......................................................... ....
11
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM ...................................11
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : System Diagram ....11
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : System Descrip-
tion ...................................................................... ....
11
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS ....11
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
LAMPS : System Diagram .......................................
12
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
LAMPS : System Descripti on ..................................
12
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS . ....12
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS :
System Diagram .................................................. ....
12
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS :
System Description .............................................. ....
12
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM .........12
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM :
System Diagram .................................................. ....
13
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM :
System Description .............................................. ....
13
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM) ...........................17
COMMON ITEM ..................................................... ....17
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT Function (BCM -
COMMON ITEM) ................................................. ....
17
HEADLAMP ........................................................... ....18
HEADLAMP : CONSULT Function (BCM - HEAD-
LAMP) .................................................................. ....
18
FLASHER ............................................................... ....19
FLASHER : CONSULT Function (BCM - FLASH-
ER) ...................................................................... ....
19
COMB SW .............................................................. ....20
COMB SW : CONSULT Function (BCM - COMB
SW) ...................................................................... ....
20
BATTERY SAVER ................................................. ....20
BATTERY SAVER : CONSULT Function (BCM -
BATTERY SAVER) ............. .....................................
20
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R) ...................22
Diagnosis Description .......................................... ....22
CONSULT Function (IPDM E/R) .............................23
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000009951582
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
General precautions fo r service operationsINFOID:0000000009463538
• Do not work with wet hands.
• The xenon headlamp system includes a high voltage generating
part. Be sure to disconnect batte ry negative cable (negative termi-
nal) or power fuse before removing, installing, or touching the
xenon headlamp (including lamp bulb).
• Turn the lighting switch OFF before disconnecting and connecting the connector.
• When turning the xenon headlamp on and while it is illuminated, do
not touch the harness, bulb, and socket of the headlamp.
• When checking the headlamp on/off operation, check it on vehicle and with the power connected to the vehicle-side connector.
• Do not touch the headlamp bulb glass surface with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it. Do not touch the headl amp bulb just after the headlamp is turned off, because
it is very hot.
• Install the xenon headlamp bulb socket co rrectly. If it is installed improperly, high-voltage leak or corona dis-
charge may occur that can melt the bulb, connector or housing. Do not illuminate the xenon headlamp bulb
out of the headlamp housing. Doing so can cause fire and harm your eyes.
• When the bulb has burned out, wrap it in a thick vinyl bag and discard. Do not break the bulb.
• Leaving the bulb removed from the headlamp housing for a long period of time can deteriorate the perfor- mance of the lens and reflector (dirt, clouding). Al ways prepare a new bulb and have it on hand when replac-
ing the bulb.
• When adjusting the headlamp aiming, turn the aiming adjus tment screw only in the tightening direction. If it
is necessary to loosen the screw, first fully loosen the screw, and then turn it in the tightening direction.
• Do not use organic solvent (paint thinner or gasoline) to clean lamps and to remove old sealant.
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HEADLAMP SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009463543
(WITHOUT XENON TYPE)
(WITH XENON TYPE)
HEADLAMP SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463544
XENON HEADLAMP
A Xenon type headlamp is adapted to the low beam headlamps. Xenon bulbs do not use a filament. Instead,
they produce light when a high voltage current is pa ssed between two tungsten electrodes through a mixture
of xenon (an inert gas) and certain other metal halides. In addition to added lighting power, electronic control
of the power supply gives the headlamps stable quality and tone color.
Following are some of the many advantages of the xenon type headlamp.
• The light produced by the headlamps is a white color comparable to sunlight that is easy on the eyes.
• Light output is nearly double that of halogen headl amps, affording increased area of illumination.
• The light features a high relative spectral distributi on at wavelengths to which the human eye is most sensi-
tive. This means that even in the rain, more light is reflected back from the road surface toward the vehicle,
for added visibility.
• Power consumption is approximately 25 percent less than halogen headlamps, reducing battery load.
LOW BEAM OPERATION
When the lighting switch is in 2nd position, the BCM receives input requesting the headlamps to illuminate.
This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R
controls the headlamp low relay coil which supplies power to the low beam headlamps.
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HIGH BEAM OPERATION/FLASH-TO-PASS OPERATION
With the lighting switch in the 2nd position and placed in HIGH position, the BCM receives input requesting the
headlamp high beams to illuminate. The flash to pass f eature can be used any time and also sends a signal to
the BCM. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the
combination meter controls the ON/OFF status off the HIGH BEAM indicator. The CPU of the IPDM E/R con-
trols the headlamp high relay coil which supplies power to the high beam headlamps.
The combination meter receives a high beam request signal (ON) through the CAN communication lines and
turns the high beam indicator lamp ON.
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
With the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) in the 2nd position and the ignition switch is
turned from ON or ACC to OFF, the battery saver feature is activated.
Under this condition, the headlamps remain illuminated fo r a period of time, unless the lighting switch position
is changed. If the lighting switch position is changed, then the headlamps are turned off.
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000009463545
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463546
• BCM (Body Control Module) controls auto light operati on according to signals from optical sensor, lighting
switch and ignition switch.
• IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine R oom) operates parking, license plate, tail, front fog
lamps and headlamps according to CAN communication signals from BCM.
• Optical sensor detects ambient brightness of 800 to 2,500 lux. And optical sensor converts light (lux) to volt-
age, then sends the optical sensor signal to BCM.
OUTLINE
The auto light control system has an optical sensor that detects outside brightness.
When the lighting switch is in AUTO position, it autom atically turns ON/OFF the parking, license plate, tail,
front fog lamps and headlamps in accordance with the am bient light. Sensitivity can be adjusted. For the
details of the setting, Refer to BCS-19, "HEADLAMP : CONSULT Function (BCM - HEADLAMP)"
.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
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