ENGINE

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EXHAUST SYSTEM
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CONTENTS
QR25DE Commercial Service Tool ......................................... 3 F

PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................... 4

EXHAUST SYSTEM (QR25DE) ......................... 4 G
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Checking Exhaust System ........................................ 4
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................. 5 H
Precautions For High-Voltage System ...................... 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM (QR25DE) ......................... 5
PREPARATION ............................................ 3 Exploded View .......................................................... 5
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6 I
PREPARATION ................................................... 3 Inspection After Installation ...................................... 6
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000005804870

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. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
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 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 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.
Precautions For High-Voltage System INFOID:0000000005442034

Refer to GI-24, "Precautions For High-Voltage System".

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PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000005442036
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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.) C
Tool name
KV10114400 Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sen-
(J-38365) sors: D
Heated oxygen sensor wrench a: 22 mm (0.87 in)

S-NT636

F
Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000005442037

(Kent-Moore No.) Description

G
Tool name
(J-43897-18) Reconditioning the exhaust system threads
(J-43897-12) before installing a new oxygen sensor (Use H
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner with anti-seize lubricant shown below):
a: J-43897-18 (18 mm dia.) for zirconia ox-
ygen sensor
b: J-43897-12 (12 mm dia.) for titania oxy- I
gen sensor
AEM488
J
Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning
or equivalent meeting MIL specifica- tool when reconditioning exhaust system
tion MIL-A-907) threads
K

L
AEM489

Power tool Loosening nuts and bolts

PBIC0190E

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
EXHAUST SYSTEM (QR25DE)
Checking Exhaust System INFOID:0000000005442038

Check the exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting components for

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

SMA211A

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR A
EXHAUST SYSTEM (QR25DE)
Exploded View INFOID:0000000005442039
EX

P
AWBIA0898GB

1. RH rear muffler bracket 2. Gasket 3. Front exhaust tube

4. Ring gasket 5. Front exhaust tube hanger 6. Center exhaust tube
7. Mounting rubber 8. Center exhaust tube hanger 9. LH rear muffler
10. Ground strap 11. LH rear muffler bracket 12. LH muffler tip

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13. RH muffler tip 14. RH rear muffler 15. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (HO2S2)
16. Heated oxygen sensor 3 (HO2S3)

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000005442040

WARNING:
• Perform the procedure with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after the Hybrid System 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 suit-
able 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:0000000005442041

• With the Hybrid System ON and 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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