Audio/Cruise Control - Steering Wheel Switch Service

Disclaimer Infiniti G35x Sedan AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 05-033 Date: 050629

Audio/Cruise Control - Steering Wheel Switch Service

Classification:

EL05-018

Reference:

ITB05-033

Date:

June 29, 2005

2003-2005 G35; STEERING WHEEL AUDIO AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2003 - 2005 G35 (V35 and CV35)

IF YOU CONFIRM

The audio or cruise control switch in the steering wheel needs to be replaced for any reason

ACTION

^ Replace only the switch(es) using the Service Procedure in this bulletin.

^ Do Not replace the complete steering wheel for audio or cruise control switch incidents if they should occur. The switches are now available as

separate parts.

PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION

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Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.

IMPORTANT:

The purpose of "ACTION" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service

Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Write down radio pre-sets.

2. Turn the ignition OFF.

3. Disconnect the battery cables (negative cable first) and Wait for at least 3 minutes.

4. Remove the air bag module from the steering wheel.

^ Refer to section RS in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for air bag module removal information. Make sure to follow all

WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.

^ DO NOT drop, tilt or bump the air bag module. Always handle it with care.

5. Remove the steering wheel.

^ Refer to section PS in the ESM for steering wheel removal information.

^ Make sure to mark the steering wheel and steering shaft so you can put the steering wheel back on in the same position.

6. Place the steering wheel on a clean soft working surface.

7. Apply a piece of tape as shown in Figure 1 to hold the spiral cable in place.

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8. Remove the two Torx bolts shown in Figure 2.

9. Remove the Horn Plate from the steering wheel.

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10. For 2005 vehicles equipped with a mass damper: Remove the 2 screws shown in Figure 4 and remove the mass damper.

11. Remove the horn plate springs.

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12. Remove the 3 screws shown in Figure 6.

13. Remove the trim cover from the steering wheel and discard it.

^ You will install a new one during reassembly.

^ New covers are listed in the parts information.

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14. From the back-side of the steering wheel remove the 4 screws shown in Figure 8.

15. Remove the switch(es) from the steering wheel.

16. Install the new switch(es) on the steering wheel.

17. Re-assemble the steering wheel in reverse order.

During re-assembly:

^ Install a new trim cover (see Figure 7).

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^ Make sure the harness for the switch(es) is routed as shown in Figure 10.

18. Re-install the steering wheel and air bag on the vehicle in reverse order.

19. Reconnect the battery cables (positive cable first).

20. Reset the radio presets.

Steering - Steering Column Tilt Lever Won't Lock

Infiniti G35x Sedan AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 07-008 Date: 070221

Steering - Steering Column Tilt Lever Won't Lock

Classification:

ST07-001

Reference:

IB07-008

Date:

February 21, 2007

2003-2004 G35; MANUAL TILT ADJUSTMENT LEVER REPAIR PROCEDURE

APPLIED VEHICLE(S):

2003 - 2004 G35 Sedan (V35)

2003 - 2004 G35 Coupe (CV35)

IF YOU CONFIRM

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Steering wheel manual tilt adjustment lever will not stay in the locked position.

ACTION

^ Adjust the steering wheel manual tilt adjustment lever.

^ Tighten the lock nut and tilt shaft.

^ Do not replace the steering column assembly or the steering wheel manual tilt adjustment lever.

CLAIMS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:

The purpose of "ACTION" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service

Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the 10 mm bolt from the Instrument Panel (IP) lower cover.

2. Partially remove the weather stripping from the flange as shown in Figure 2.

NOTE:

Do not pull weather strip completely off.

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3. Remove the IP lower cover. NOTE: Do not disconnect the harness.

4. Remove the 2 screws holding the knee protector in place. Place the knee protector aside on a clean surface.

5. Disconnect the harness clip.

6. Lower the steering wheel manual tilt lever completely down.

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7. Using a wrench loosen the lock nut located on the tilt shaft.

8. Move the steering wheel manual tilt adjustment lever 30 - 38 mm (1.2" - 1.5") from the column cover.

9. Tighten tilt shaft finger tight using a hexagon (allen) wrench to 9.4-10.8 N.m (0.96-1.10kg m 7-8 ft.lb).

10. Tighten the lock nut. Check to make sure the steering wheel manual tilt lever remains in the locked position.

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11. Torque the lock nut to 13.5 - 17.6 N.m (1.38-1.80kg m 10.13 ft.lb.) with the hexagon (allen) wrench inserted in the tilt shaft as shown in

Figure 9.

12. Make sure the force needed to close the steering wheel manual tilt adjustment lever is within 60 - 90 N.m (6.11-9.17 kg m 44.25-66.38 ft.lb.)

and the lever/column stays in the locked position.

NOTE:

Check the release and locking of the tilt lever more than 3 times to make sure the manual tilt adjustment lever stays in the locked position.

13. Re-install knee protector IP lower cover and 10 mm bolt in reverse order of removal.

Steering - Pull to The Right On Straight, Flat Road

Infiniti G35x Sedan AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 03-028B Date: 040922

Steering - Pull to The Right On Straight, Flat Road

Classification:

FA023-002b

Reference:

ITB03-028b

Date:

September 22, 2004

2003-2004 G35; STEERING DRIFT TO THE RIGHT

This bulletin amends ITB03-028. This version amends the Applied Vehicles and the Service Procedure.

Please discard all paper copies of the earlier versions.

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2003 - 2004 G35 (C35 & CV35) Coupe and Sedan 2WD models only

NOTE:

This bulletin does not apply to 4WD models.

IF YOU CONFIRM:

The vehicle has a tendency for a constant drift to the right on a straight, flat road at highway speeds.

NOTE:

A vehicle is said to drift, if, at 60 mph:

^ The vehicle completes a lane change in less than 7 seconds and

^ the driver doesn't try to steer the vehicle straight and

^ all four wheels pass into the other lane during this time (7 seconds) and

^ the vehicle is being driven on a road with a very slight crown of less than 1%.

ACTIONS:

Complete these steps in the following order until the incident is fixed:

1. Check / adjust the tire pressure (all four tires).

2. Check the vehicle "ride height". If the vehicle ride height is uneven, perform the necessary repairs.

3. For G35 sedan only. If the tires are non-directional (see step 6 in the service procedure), rotate the front tires side-to-side.

4. Replace the right front suspension compression rod.

^ Use the new compression rod listed in the Parts Information.

IMPORTANT:

The purpose of ACTIONS (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire

Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

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PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify the incident as described in the IF YOU CONFIRM section in this bulletin.

2. Check / adjust the tire pressure in all 4 tires. Refer to the vehicle door-sticker for tire pressure specifications.

A. Road test the vehicle.

^ If adjustment of the tire pressure has fixed the incident you're finished with this repair. If the incident is not fixed go to the next step.

3. Check the front vehicle ride height.

A. Measure both the left and right side.

B. Make a note of the difference between the left and right side.

4. Check the rear vehicle ride height.

A. Measure both the left and right side.

B. Make a note of the difference between the left and right side.

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5. Review the ride-height readings from steps 3 and 4 above:

A. If the difference between left and right side readings for both the front and rear are less than 15 mm (0.6 inch) go to step 6.

B. If the difference between left and right side readings for the front or rear is more than 15 mm (0.6 inch):

a. Repair the vehicle suspension as necessary.

b. Road-test to check it again for a drift.

^ If the incident is fixed you're finished with this repair. If the incident is not fixed go to step 6.

6. This Step is for G35 sedan only. If you have a G35 coupe skip to step 7.

a. If the tires on your G35 sedan have a directional arrow as show in Figure 3 skip to step 7.

b. If the tires do not have a directional arrow swap / rotate the front tires and wheel assemblies side-to-side.

C. Road-test the vehicle.

^ If the incident is fixed you're finished with this repair.

^ If the incident is not fixed go to step 7.

7. Replace the right front compression rod.

^ Use the correct compression rod listed in the Parts Information.

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^ Re-use the tapered (cone shape) sleeve from the spindle side of the compression rod end (see Figure 1).

^ Refer to the FSU section of the Electronic Service Manual for details.

8. Road test to verify the incident is fixed.