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CONTENTS

QR25DE

VQ35DE

PRECAUTION ............................................... 2

PRECAUTION ............................................... 7

PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 7

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" ................................................................... 2

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" .................................................................. 7

PREPARATION ............................................ 3

PREPARATION ............................................ 8

PREPARATION ................................................... 3

PREPARATION .................................................. 8

Special Service Tool ................................................. 3

Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 3

Special Service Tool ................................................. 8

Commercial Service Tool ......................................... 8

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......................... 4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ......................... 9

EXHAUST SYSTEM (QR25DE) .......................... 4

EXHAUST SYSTEM (VQ35DE) ......................... 9

Checking Exhaust System ........................................ 4

Checking Exhaust System ........................................ 9

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................ 5

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 10

EXHAUST SYSTEM (QR25DE) .......................... 5

EXHAUST SYSTEM (VQ35DE) ........................ 10

Exploded View .......................................................... 5

Removal and Installation ........................................... 6
Inspection After Installation ....................................... 6

Exploded View .........................................................10

Removal and Installation .........................................11
Inspection After Installation .....................................11

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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"

INFOID:0000000007991769

The Supplemental Restraint System such as AIR BAG and SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity 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 inoperative, 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 incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness 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 Ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric 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 3 minutes before performing any service.

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION
Special Service Tool

INFOID:0000000007991770

EX

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

KV10114400
(J-38365)
Heated oxygen sensor wrench

Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sensors:

a: 22 mm (0.87 in)

E
S-NT636

Commercial Service Tool

INFOID:0000000007991771

(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

(J-43897-18)
(J-43897-12)
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner

Reconditioning the exhaust system threads

before installing a new oxygen sensor (Use
with anti-seize lubricant shown below):
a: J-43897-18 (18 mm dia.) for zirconia oxygen sensor
b: J-43897-12 (12 mm dia.) for titania oxygen sensor
AEM488

Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR

or equivalent meeting MIL specification MIL-A-907)

Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning

tool when reconditioning exhaust system
threads

L
AEM489

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

N
PIIB1407E

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[QR25DE]

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EXHAUST SYSTEM (QR25DE)
Checking Exhaust System

INFOID:0000000007991772

Check the exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting components for

incorrect attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, or deterioration.

SMA211A

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[QR25DE]

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

EXHAUST SYSTEM (QR25DE)

Exploded View

INFOID:0000000007991773

EX

P
AWBIA1313GB

1.

RH rear muffler bracket

2.

Gasket

3.

Front exhaust tube

4.

O2 sensor

5.

O2 sensor bracket

6.

Ring gasket

7.

Front exhaust tube hanger

8.

Center exhaust tube

9.

Center exhaust tube hanger

10.

LH rear muffler

11. LH rear muffler bracket

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[QR25DE]

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Removal and Installation

INFOID:0000000007991774

WARNING:
Perform the procedure with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after the engine is turned off.
Be careful not to cut your hand on the insulator edges.
CAUTION:
Use genuine NISSAN exhaust system parts or equivalent, which are specifically designed for heat
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.

REMOVAL
Remove exhaust system components using power tools.
Remove heated oxygen sensor using Tool as needed.
Tool number

: KV10114400 (J-38365)

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Always replace exhaust gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean and lube the exhaust tube threads using suitable tool.
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner

: (J-43897-18)
: (J-43897-12)

Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7
in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; install a new one.
Do not over-tighten the heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may damage the heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the MIL coming on.
If any mounting insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on
the mounting insulator, clean and inspect them.
When installing the insulator avoid large gaps or interference between the insulator and each
exhaust pipe.
Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
exhaust gas leaks.
Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold side nuts and the vehicle side bolts. Check each part for
any interference, and then tighten the nuts and bolts to specification.
When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or excessive extension in up/down and right/
left directions.
Tighten the bolts without causing interference with the flange.

Inspection After Installation

INFOID:0000000007991775

With the engine running, check the exhaust tube joints for exhaust gas leaks and abnormal noise.
Check that the mounting brackets and mounting insulators are installed properly and free from excessive
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise, leaks, and vibration.

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[VQ35DE]

< PRECAUTION >

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"

EX

INFOID:0000000007991776

The Supplemental Restraint System such as AIR BAG and SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity 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 inoperative, 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 incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness 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 Ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric 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 3 minutes before performing any service.

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PREPARATION
[VQ35DE]

< PREPARATION >

PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool

INFOID:0000000007991777

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

KV10114400
(J-38365)
Heated oxygen sensor wrench

Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sensors:

a: 22 mm (0.87 in)

S-NT636

Commercial Service Tool

INFOID:0000000007991778

(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

(J-43897-18)
(J-43897-12)
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner

Reconditioning the exhaust system threads

before installing a new oxygen sensor (Use
with anti-seize lubricant shown below):
a: J-43897-18 (18 mm dia.) for zirconia oxygen sensor
b: J-43897-12 (12 mm dia.) for titania oxygen sensor
AEM488

Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR

or equivalent meeting MIL specification MIL-A-907)

Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning

tool when reconditioning exhaust system
threads

AEM489

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

PIIB1407E

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EXHAUST SYSTEM (VQ35DE)

[VQ35DE]

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

EXHAUST SYSTEM (VQ35DE)

Checking Exhaust System

INFOID:0000000007991779

Check the exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting components for

incorrect attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, or deterioration.

EX

E
SMA211A

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[VQ35DE]

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

EXHAUST SYSTEM (VQ35DE)
Exploded View

INFOID:0000000007991780

AWBIA1315GB

1.

RH rear muffler bracket

2.

Gasket

3.

Front exhaust tube

4.

O2 sensor

5.

O2 sensor bracket

6.

Ring gasket

7.

Front exhaust tube hanger

8.

Center exhaust tube

9.

Mounting rubber

10.

Center exhaust tube hanger

11. LH rear muffler

13.

RH rear muffler

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[VQ35DE]

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Removal and Installation

INFOID:0000000007991781

A
WARNING:
Perform the procedure with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after the engine is turned off.
EX
Be careful not to cut your hand on the insulator edges.
CAUTION:
Use genuine NISSAN exhaust system parts or equivalent, which are specifically designed for heat
C
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.

REMOVAL
Remove exhaust system components using power tools.
Remove heated oxygen sensor using Tool as needed.
Tool number

: KV10114400 (J-38365)

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Always replace exhaust gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean and lube the exhaust tube threads using suitable tool.
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner : (J-43897-18)
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner : (J-43897-12)
Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7
in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; install a new one.
Do not over-tighten the heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may damage the heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the MIL coming on.
If any mounting insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on
the mounting insulator, clean and inspect them.
When installing the insulator avoid large gaps or interference between the insulator and each
exhaust pipe.
Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
exhaust gas leaks.
Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold side nuts and the vehicle side bolts. Check each part for
any interference, and then tighten the nuts and bolts to specification.
When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or excessive extension in up/down and right/
left directions.
Tighten the bolts without causing interference with the flange.

Inspection After Installation

INFOID:0000000007991782

With the engine running, check the exhaust tube joints for exhaust gas leaks and unusual noises.
Check that the mounting brackets and mounting insulators are installed properly and free from excessive
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise, leaks, and vibration.

Revision: August 2012

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