ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL

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SECTION
POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS C

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CONTENTS
COUPE FUSE, FUSIBLE LINK AND RELAY BOX ........ 63 F
Terminal Arrangement .............................................63
BASIC INSPECTION .................................... 3
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRI- G
BATTERY ............................................................ 3 BUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) ................ 64
How to Handle Battery .............................................. 3 Fuse, Connector and Terminal Arrangement ..........64
Work Flow ................................................................. 3
PRECAUTION .............................................. 65 H
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ..................... 6
PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 65
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BAT- Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
TERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL ..................................... 6 I
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING SIONER" .................................................................65
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Special Re- Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
pair Requirement ....................................................... 6 tion After Battery Disconnect ...................................65 J
Battery Service ........................................................66
DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS .......................... 7
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ............... 7 PREPARATION ........................................... 67 K
Wiring Diagram — Battery Power Supply — ............. 7 PREPARATION ................................................. 67
Wiring Diagram — Accessory Power Supply — .... 14 Special Service Tool ................................................67
Wiring Diagram — Ignition Power Supply — .......... 17 Commercial Service Tool ........................................67 L
Fuse ........................................................................ 25
Fusible Link ............................................................. 25 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 68
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GROUND ............................................................26 BATTERY .......................................................... 68
Ground Distribution ................................................. 26 Exploded View .........................................................68
Removal and Installation (Battery) ..........................68
HARNESS ..........................................................34 Removal and Installation (Battery Tray) ..................69 N
Harness Layout ....................................................... 34
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION ......................53
Electrical Units Location .......................................... 53 (SDS) ............................................................ 70 O

HARNESS CONNECTOR ..................................57 BATTERY .......................................................... 70

Description .............................................................. 57 Battery .....................................................................70
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STANDARDIZED RELAY ..................................60
Description .............................................................. 60 BASIC INSPECTION ................................... 71
FUSE BLOCK - JUNCTION BOX (J/B) .............62 BATTERY .......................................................... 71
Terminal Arrangement ............................................ 62 How to Handle Battery .............................................71
Work Flow ................................................................71

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ................... 74 FUSE, FUSIBLE LINK AND RELAY BOX ....... 135
Terminal Arrangement .......................................... 135
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL .................................. 74 IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRI-
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) ................ 136
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Special Re- Fuse, Connector and Terminal Arrangement ........ 136
pair Requirement .................................................... 74
PRECAUTION ........................................... 137
DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS ......................... 75
PRECAUTIONS ................................................ 137
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ............. 75 Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
Wiring Diagram — Battery Power Supply — .......... 75 (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
Wiring Diagram — Accessory Power Supply — ..... 82 SIONER" ............................................................... 137
Wiring Diagram — Ignition Power Supply — .......... 85 Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
Fuse ........................................................................ 93 tion After Battery Disconnect ................................ 137
Fusible Link ............................................................ 93 Battery Service ...................................................... 138
GROUND ........................................................... 94 PREPARATION ......................................... 139
Ground Distribution ................................................. 94
PREPARATION ................................................ 139
HARNESS ........................................................ 103 Special Service Tool ............................................. 139
Harness Layout .....................................................103 Commercial Service Tool ...................................... 139
ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION ................... 125 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............. 140
Electrical Units Location ........................................125
BATTERY ......................................................... 140
HARNESS CONNECTOR ................................ 129 Exploded View ...................................................... 140
Description .............................................................129 Removal and Installation (Battery) ........................ 140
STANDARDIZED RELAY ................................ 132 Removal and Installation (Battery Tray) ................ 141
Description .............................................................132 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
FUSE BLOCK - JUNCTION BOX (J/B) ........... 134 (SDS) ......................................................... 142
Terminal Arrangement ...........................................134
BATTERY ......................................................... 142
Battery ................................................................... 142

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BASIC INSPECTION A
BATTERY
How to Handle Battery INFOID:0000000009326005
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CAUTION:
• If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery. C
• After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good
contact.
• Never add distilled water through the hole used to check specific gravity. D
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging a battery. E
• The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.
• The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
• At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level. F
This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance” and
“maintenance-free”.
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MEL040F

• When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of I

time, disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. (If
the vehicle has an extended storage switch, turn it off.)
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Work Flow INFOID:0000000009325998

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BATTERY DIAGNOSIS WITH EXP-800 NI OR GR8-1200 NI
To diagnose and confirm the condition of the battery, use the following special service tools:
• EXP-800 NI Battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer N
• GR8-1200 NI Multitasking battery and electrical diagnostic station
NOTE:
Refer to the applicable Instruction Manual for proper battery diagnosis procedures.
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BATTERY DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT EXP-800 NI OR GR8-1200 NI
Checking Electrolyte Level
WARNING: P
Never allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touch-
ing a battery, never touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed your hands. If acid con-
tacts eyes, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Failure to do this may cause personal injury or damage to clothing or the painted surfaces.

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• Remove the cell plug using a suitable tool.
• Add distilled water up to the MAX level.

MEL043F

SULFATION
• A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended
for a long time and the specific gravity will become less than
1.100. This may result in sulfation on the cell plates.
• To determine if a battery has been “sulfated”, note its voltage
and current when charging it. As shown in the figure, less cur-
rent and higher voltage are observed in the initial stage of
charging sulfated batteries.
• A sulfated battery may sometimes be brought back into ser-
vice by means of a long, slow charge, 12 hours or more, fol-
lowed by a battery capacity test.
PKIA2353E

Specific Gravity Check

NOTE:
Check the charge condition of the battery.
Periodically check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Keep a close check on charge condition to prevent
over-discharge.
1. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.
2. Use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading accord-
ing to electrolyte temperature.

MEL042FA

Hydrometer Temperature Correction

Battery electrolyte temperature [°C (°F)] Add to specific gravity reading

71 (160) 0.032
66 (150) 0.028
60 (140) 0.024
54 (130) 0.020
49 (120) 0.016
43 (110) 0.012
38 (100) 0.008
32 (90) 0.004
27 (80) 0
21 (70) −0.004
16 (60) −0.008
10 (50) −0.012

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Battery electrolyte temperature [°C (°F)] Add to specific gravity reading
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4 (40) −0.016
−1 (30) −0.020
−7 (20) −0.024 B
−12 (10) −0.028
−18 (0) −0.032
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Corrected specific gravity Approximate charge condition
1.260 - 1.280 Fully charged
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1.230 - 1.250 3/4 charged
1.200 - 1.220 1/2 charged
1.170 - 1.190 1/4 charged E
1.140 - 1.160 Almost discharged
1.110 - 1.130 Completely discharged
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Charging The Battery
CAUTION:
• Never “quick charge” a fully discharged battery. G
• Keep the battery away from open flame while it is being charged.
• When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then turn on the charger. Never turn on the
charger first, as this may cause a spark.
• If battery electrolyte temperature rises above 55 °C (131 °F), stop charging. Always charge battery at H
a temperature below 55 °C (131 °F).
Charging Rates (Standard Charge)
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Approximate charge condi-
Charge current (A) Charge time (h)
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Fully charged 2
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3/4 charged 2.5
1/2 charged 5
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1/4 charged 7.5 K
Almost discharged 9
Completely discharged 10
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Charging Rates (Quick Charge)

Approximate charge condi-

Charge current (A) Charge time (h)
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Fully charged — —
3/4 charged 16
1/2 charged N
0.5
1/4 charged 33
Almost discharged
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Completely discharged — —
NOTE:
The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automatically decrease as the battery charges. This indi- P
cates that the voltage of the battery is increasing normally as the state of charge improves. The charging amps
indicated above refer to initial charge rate.
• If, after charging, the specific gravity of any two cells varies more than 0.050, the battery should be replaced.

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Spe-
cial Repair Requirement INFOID:0000000007419546

Required Procedure After Battery Disconnection

System Item Reference
EC-20 (QR25DE)
Engine Control System Idle Air Volume Learning
EC-335 (VQ35DE)
Power Window Control System Power Window System Initialization PWC-104
Roof Sunroof Memory Reset/Initialization RF-6
Temperature Setting Trimmer HAC-6
Heater & Air Conditioning Control System Foot Position Setting Trimmer HAC-6
Inlet Port Memory Function HAC-6
Audio (Radio Preset) Refer to Owner's Manual.
Audio, Visual & Navigation System
Navigation System Refer to Owner's Manual.

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DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS A
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT
Wiring Diagram —Battery Power Supply — INFOID:0000000007419547
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ABMWA0760GB

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ABMWA0761GB

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ABMWA0762GB

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ABMWA0763GB

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AAMIA0934GB

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ABMIA1977GB

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ABMIA1978GB

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Wiring Diagram —Accessory Power Supply — INFOID:0000000007419548

ABMWA1964GB

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ABMIA0726GB

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ABMIA4555GB

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Wiring Diagram —Ignition Power Supply — INFOID:0000000007419549

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AAMWA0340GB
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ABMWA0766GB

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AAMWA0341GB

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ABMIA1980GB

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ABMIA1981GB

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ABMIA3268GB

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ABMIA0731GB

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Fuse INFOID:0000000007419550

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• If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before
installing new fuse.
• Use fuse of specified rating. Never use fuse of more than specified B
rating.
• Do not partially install fuse; always insert it into fuse holder prop-
erly.
• Remove fuse for “ELECTRICAL PARTS (BAT)” if vehicle is not C
used for a long period of time.

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CEL083

Fusible Link INFOID:0000000007419551

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A melted fusible link can be detected either by visual inspection or by
feeling with finger tip. If its condition is questionable, use circuit
tester or test lamp. F

1 : Fusible link
Front G
CAUTION:
• If fusible link should melt, it is possible that critical circuit
(power supply or large current carrying circuit) is shorted. In H
such a case, carefully check and eliminate cause of malfunc-
tion. ALMIA0015GB

• Never wrap outside of fusible link with vinyl tape. Important: Never let fusible link touch any other
wiring harness, vinyl or rubber parts. I

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GROUND
Ground Distribution INFOID:0000000007419552

MAIN HARNESS

ABMIA4556GB

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ENGINE ROOM HARNESS

ABMIA1986GB

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FRONT END MODULE HARNESS

ABMIA1988GB

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ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS
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BODY HARNESS

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BODY NO. 2 HARNESS
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HARNESS
Harness Layout INFOID:0000000007419553

HOW TO READ HARNESS LAYOUT

The following Harness Layouts use a map style grid to help locate
connectors on the drawings:
• Main Harness and Console Switch Sub-harness
• Engine Room Harness
• Engine Room Harness (Passenger Compartment)
• Front End Module Harness
• Engine Control Harness (VQ35DE) and Knock Sensor Sub-har-
ness
• Engine Control Harness (QR25DE)
• Body Harness, Tail lamp Sub-harness and Chassis Harness and
High-mounted Stop Lamp Sub-harness
SEL252V
• Body No. 2 Harness
• Room Lamp Harness
To use the grid reference
1. Find the desired connector number on the connector list.
2. Find the grid reference.
3. On the drawing, find the crossing of the grid reference letter column and number row.
4. Find the connector number in the crossing zone.
5. Follow the line (if used) to the connector.
OUTLINE

ABMIA1991GB

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MAIN HARNESS
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A2 M1 SMJ : To E30 B1 M56 B/2 : Sunload sensor

G2 M2 W/32 : To B101 A2 M57 — : Body ground
A3 M3 W/8 : Fuse block (J/B) E2 M59 W/12 : Power steering control unit
B3 M4 W/10 : Fuse block (J/B) E1 M60 Y/2 : Front passenger air bag module

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B3 M5 W/12 : Fuse block (J/B) G1 M61 — : Body ground
A2 M6 SMJ : To B1 B2 M62 W/2 : Tire pressure warning check connector
A1 M7 W/16 : To R1 D1 M63 L/12 : Joint connector-M02
F2 M8 W/24 : To B102 C1 M64 GR/6 : Joint connector-M01
G2 M9 BR/16 : To B103 C4 M65 BR/2 : CVT shift selector
F2 M10 BR/12 : To B104 F1 M66 W/3 : Optical sensor
A3 M11 W/16 : To D1 F2 M67 O/2 : Front passenger air bag module
A2 M12 W/16 : To D2 F2 M68 W/2 : Glove box lamp
A2 M13 W/4 : To R2 E2 M69 W/4 : Intake sensor
G2 M14 W/10 : To D101 C2 M70 W/4 : Tire pressure receiver
G2 M15 W/12 : To D102 E3 M71 W/12 : To M200
C1 M16 B/3 : BCM (Body control module) B3 M72 GR/6 : VDC OFF switch
B1 M17 W/16 : BCM (Body control module) D5 M73 B/1 : Parking brake switch
C1 M18 G/40 : BCM (Body control module) E2 M74 W/2 : Trunk lid opener cancel switch
C1 M19 B/40 : BCM (Body control module) A3 M75 B/2 : Trunk lid opener switch
C1 M20 W/12 : BCM (Body control module) E3 M76 W/3 : To M205
: Front passenger air bag module
C1 M21 GR/40 : BCM (Body control module) F1 M78 Y/4
(service replacement)
B3 M22 W/16 : Data link connector D1 M80 — : Diode-3
D4 M23 W/10 : CVT shift selector D4 M84 W/3 : To M204
B2 M24 W/40 : Combination meter E3 M85 W/2 : To M350
B2 M25 B/10 : Meter mode switch E3 M93 W/12 : To M210
G1 M27 B/4 : Remote keyless entry receiver D2 M96 G/4 : Audio unit
C3 M28 W/16 : Combination switch D4 M99 G/6 : To M204
C3 M29 Y/6 : Spiral cable D2 M100 W/20 : AV control unit
C3 M30 GR/8 : Spiral cable D2 M101 G/4 : AV control unit
E2 M31 W/6 : Blower motor E2 M102 W/32 : AV control unit
B2 M32 W/8 : Electronic steering column lock E1 M103 W/40 : AV control unit
E1 M33 W/3 : To M125 D2 M104 W/28 : AV control unit
C2 M34 W/2 : In-vehicle sensor D3 M150 W/2 : To M50
E4 M35 Y/28 : Air bag diagnosis sensor unit D1 M151 BR/2 : Center speaker
D1 M36 W/3 : Front passenger air bag off indicator B2 M152 L/4 : Accessory relay-2 (late production)
D2 M37 W/40 : Front air control Console switch sub-harness
C2 M38 BR/8 : Push-button ignition switch E4 M200 W/12 : To M71
B3 M40 W/12 : Key slot E3 M203 GR/2 : Front console antenna
D2 M44 W/20 : Audio unit E4 M204 GR/6 : To M99
E2 M45 W/32 : Audio unit D4 M205 W/3 : To M76
E1 M46 W/12 : Audio unit F3 M206 B/2 : Front power socket lamp
: Front power socket lamp (for cigarette
D3 M50 W/2 : To M150 F3 M207 B/1
lighter)
B1 M51 BR/2 : Front tweeter LH E4 M208 B/3 : Front power socket
G1 M52 BR/2 : Front tweeter RH D3 M209 B/3 : Front console power socket
C3 M53 W/8 : Steering angle sensor D3 M210 W12 : To M93
D1 M54 W/4 : Hazard switch E4 M211 G/4 : USB interface
E5 M55 B/4 : Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor D3 M212 W/8 : Aux jack

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ENGINE ROOM HARNESS
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G3 E1 W/6 : Joint connector-E01 G3 E20 W/6 : Joint connector-E02
G3 E2 W/8 : To E202 G3 E21 W/4 : Joint connector-E03
G4 E3 W/16 : To F1 G3 E22 W/4 : Joint connector-E04
F4 E4 BR/2 : Fusible link box (battery) D3 E24 GR/2 : Brake fluid level switch
F4 E5 GR/2 : Fusible link box (battery) D3 E24 GR/2 : Brake fluid level switch

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E3 E9 — : Body ground B4 E26 B/26 : ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
F5 E10 B/32 : ECM B5 E33 — : Body ground
G4 E11 W/10 : To F2 A5 E41 GR/2 : Front wheel sensor RH
G4 E12 W/6 : To E203 F5 E42 BR/6 : Cooling fan relay-2
G4 E13 B/3 : To E205 B3 E43 BR/6 : Cooling fan relay-3
C4 E14 B/2 : Power steering solenoid valve G4 E55 W4 :Joint connector-E07
D3 E15 — : Body ground G4 E56 W/4 :Joint connector-E14
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
G5 E16 B/2 F4 E57 L/4 :Stop lamp relay-1
module engine room)
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
F3 E17 W/8 F4 E58 L/4 :Stop lamp relay-2
module engine room)
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
F3 E18 W/36 E3 E73 BR/3 : Intelligent Key warning buzzer
module engine room)
F3 E19 GR/2 : Front wheel sensor LH

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ENGINE ROOM HARNESS (PASSENGER COMPARTMENT)
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E3 E6 W/16 : Fuse block (J/B) E4 E38†† B/2 : Stop lamp switch (with M/T)
D5 E7 W/1 : Fuse block (J/B) E2 E39 BR/2 : ASCD clutch switch
E4 E8 B/2 : Fuse block (J/B) G5 E40 B/6 : Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor
E3 E27 W/4 : Joint connector-E06 C3 E44 BR/12 : Junction block
C3 E28 W/4 : Joint connector-E05 C3 E45 W/12 : Junction block

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C3 E29 W/16 : To B10 C4 E46 W/16 : Junction block
D3 E30 SMJ : To M1 C4 E47 W/6 : Junction block
E3 E34 L/4 : Back-up lamp relay C4 E48 W/4 : Junction block
E4 E36 BR/2 : Clutch interlock switch C4 E49 BR/4 : Junction block
G5 E37 BR/2 : ASCD brake switch C5 E50 W/2 : Junction block
F5 E38† W/4 : Stop lamp switch (with CVT)

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FRONT END MODULE HARNESS
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: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
G2 E200 W/8 G4 E216 B/1 : Horn (high)
module engine room)
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
E2 E201 W/16 G3 E217 GR/3 : Front combination lamp LH
module engine room)
E3 E202 W/8 : To E2 E4 E219 B/3 : Refrigerant pressure sensor
E3 E203 W/6 : To E12 E4 E220 GR/4 : Cooling fan motor-1

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E3 E204 — : Body ground D4 E221 GR/4 : Cooling fan motor-2
E3 E205 B/3 : To E13 A3 E222 B/2 : Front combination lamp RH
E3 E206 — : Body ground A3 E223 B/2 : Front combination lamp RH (halogen)
A4 E208 W/2 : Washer fluid level switch A3 E223 GR/2 : Front combination lamp RH (xenon)
B3 E209 — : Body ground A3 E224 GR/3 : Front combination lamp RH
C4 E210 Y/2 : Crash zone sensor B4 E226 B/2 : Front washer motor
D5 E211 B/2 : Ambient sensor A5 E227 B/2 : Front fog lamp RH
G3 E212 B/2 : Front combination lamp LH (halogen) B3 E229 — : Body ground
G3 E212 GR/2 : Front combination lamp LH (xenon) C2 E230 — : Generator
G3 E213 B/2 : Front combination lamp LH G4 E235 GR/2 : Front combination lamp LH
G4 E214 B/2 : Front fog lamp LH A4 E236 GR/2 : Front combination lamp RH
G4 E215 B/1 : Horn (low)

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ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS (VQ35DE)
A

PG

ABMIA0743GB
P
G2 F1 W/16 : To E3 C3 F35 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 2 (with power transistor)
F1 F2 W/10 : To E11 C1 F36 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 3 (with power transistor)
C5 F3 B/2 : A/C Compressor D3 F37 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 4 (with power transistor)
F2 F4 — : Fusible link box (battery) C1 F38 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 5 (with power transistor)
G3 F5 B/3 : Battery current sensor D3 F39 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 6 (with power transistor)

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C4 F6 — : Generator A2 F40 B/3 : Power steering pressure sensor
C5 F7 B/3 : Generator A4 F41 GR/1 : Oil pressure switch
A3 F9 — : Engine ground E4 F46 B/22 : CVT unit
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
G1 F10 W/36 D1 F55 B/3 : Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (bank 1)
module engine room)
E3 F11 GR/2 : Engine coolant temperature sensor D4 F56 B/4 : Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2)
C1 F12 GR/4 : Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 1) D1 F57 B/6 : Electric throttle control actuator
F3 F13 BR/48 : ECM D3 F60 B/3 : Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (bank 2)
F3 F14 GR/32 : ECM C3 F61 GR/4 : Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 2)
A3 F15 — : Engine ground A2 F62 B/4 : Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1)
E4 F16 B/48 : TCM (Transmission control module) B2 F63 B/2 : VIAS control solenoid valve 1
: Electronic controlled engine mount
B2 F17 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 1 B2 F64 BR/2
control solenoid valve
C3 F18 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 2 C2 F65 B/2 : VIAS control solenoid valve 2
: Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
B2 F19 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 3 A3 F66 G/2
(bank 2)
: Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
C2 F20 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 4 A2 F67 G/2
(bank 1)
C2 F21 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 5 A3 F68 GR/2 : Engine oil temperature sensor
D2 F22 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 6 F4 F70 B/10 : Joint connector-F01
E1 F23 B/3 : Secondary speed sensor B1 F71 G/6 : Joint connector-F03
E3 F24 B/2 : Back-up lamp switch F4 F72 B/10 : Joint connector-F04
E2 F26 W/2 : Condenser-2 F4 F73 B/10 : Joint connector-F05
F3 F27 — : Starter motor G2 F74 W/4 : Joint connector-F08
F3 F28 GR/1 : Starter motor G1 F75 W/4 : Joint connector-F07
: EVAP canister purge volume control
D2 F29 L/2 E2 F76 L/4 : To F201
solenoid valve
D4 F30 B/3 : Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Knock sensor sub-harness
D1 F31 B/6 : Mass air flow sensor E2 F201 L/4 : To F76
E3 F32 B/2 : Park/neutral position (PNP) switch C3 F202 GR/2 : Knock sensor (bank 1)
B1 F34 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 1 (with power transistor) C3 F203 GR/2 : Knock sensor (bank 2)

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ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS (QR25DE)
A

PG

ABMIA1995GB
P
: EVAP canister purge volume control
F2 F1 W/16 : To E3 C1 F29 L/2
solenoid valve
G2 F2 W/10 : To E11 C2 F30 B/3 : Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
C4 F3 B/12 : A/C Compressor E1 F31 B/6 : Mass air flow sensor
F2 F4 — : Fusible link box (battery) E2 F32 B/2 : Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
G3 F5 B/3 : Battery current sensor B3 F34 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 1 (with power transistor)

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< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [COUPE]
C3 F6 — : Generator B2 F35 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 2 (with power transistor)
C3 F7 B/3 : Generator C3 F36 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 3 (with power transistor)
E2 F8 B/3 : Primary speed sensor D3 F37 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 4 (with power transistor)
B3 F9 — : Engine ground A2 F40 B/3 : Power steering pressure sensor
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
G2 F10 W/36 C2 F41 GR/1 : Oil pressure switch
module engine room)
E2 F11 GR/2 : Engine coolant temperature sensor C2 F42 B/4 : Heated oxygen sensor 2
E4 F13 BR/48 : ECM D3 F44 GR/4 : Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
F4 F14 GR/32 : ECM C2 F45 GR/2 : Knock sensor
B3 F15 — : Engine ground F3 F46 B/22 : CVT unit
E4 F16 B/48 : TCM (Transmission control module) F3 F47 B/6 : Joint connector-F01
B2 F17 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 1 E4 F48 B/6 : Joint connector-F02
B2 F18 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 2 D3 F49 B/10 : Joint connector-F03
C1 F19 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 3 D4 F50 B/10 : Joint connector-F04
D1 F20 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 4 D3 F51 B/6 : Joint connector-F05
D1 F23 B/3 : Secondary speed sensor F3 F52 B/10 : Joint connector-F06
E2 F24 B/2 : Back-up lamp switch G2 F53 W/4 : Joint connector-F07
F3 F25 B/10 : Transmission range switch D2 F55 B/3 : Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
D2 F26 W/2 : Condenser-2 D1 F57 B/6 : Electric throttle control actuator
E3 F27 — : Starter motor A2 F59 G/2 : Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
E3 F28 — : Starter motor

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BODY HARNESS
A

PG

ABMIA3271GB
P
A4 B1 SMJ : To M6 G5 B46 GR/2 : Rear bumper antenna
A3 B4 BR/12 : Fuse block (J/B) F3 B47 W/2 : Rear subwoofer RH
C4 B5 — : Body ground E4 B48 W/16 : To T1
C4 B7 — : Body ground E3 B49 W/2 : To T3
C4 B8 W/3 : Door switch LH E3 B50 W/6 : To B138

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C3 B9 Y/12 : Air bag diagnosis sensor unit D3 B52 W/1 : Condenser
A3 B10 W/16 : To E29 F5 B55 W/32 : Bluetooth control unit
B4 B11 Y/2 : Front LH side air bag module F5 B56 W/8 : Bluetooth control unit
B4 B12 W/8 : To B201 F3 B58 — : Body ground
C4 B14 Y/2 : Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner High-mounted stop lamp sub-harness
C4 B15 Y/2 : LH side air bag (satellite) sensor E3 B400 W/2 : To B27
E3 B16 BR/2 : Rear tweeter LH F3 B401 W/2 : High-mounted stop lamp
E4 B19 — : Body ground Tail lamp sub-harness
E3 B20 W/4 : Joint connector-B05 E4 T1 W/16 : To B48
E3 B23 W/4 : Joint connector-B06 G3 T2 BR/2 : Trunk opener request switch
F4 B24 W/4 : Joint connector-B07 E4 T3 W/2 : To B49
: Trunk lamp switch and trunk release
E3 B25 W/2 : Rear subwoofer LH F4 T4 W/4
solenoid
E4 B26 W/4 : Joint connector-B03 F3 T5 W/4 : Joint connector-T01
E3 B27 W/2 : To B400 F4 T6 BR/2 : License plate lamp LH
F3 B29 GR/2 : Rear parcel shelf antenna F4 T7 W/4 : Rear view camera
F4 B30 W/6 : Rear combination lamp LH G5 T8 BR/2 : License plate lamp RH
F3 B36 W/2 : Trunk room lamp F3 T9 W/4 : Joint connector-T02
C2 B38 Y/2 : LH side curtain air bag module Chassis harness
E5 B39 B/2 : EVAP canister vent control valve E5 C1 GR/4 : To B43
D4 B42 GR/5 : Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump E5 C2 B/2 : Rear wheel sensor LH
E5 B43 GR/4 : To C1 F5 C3 GR/2 : Rear wheel sensor RH
G3 B45 W/6 : Rear combination lamp RH

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BODY NO. 2 HARNESS
A

PG

ABMIA1997GB
P
C3 B100 BR/2 : Rear tweeter RH E5 B114 — : Body ground
F3 B101 W/32 : To M2 F4 B115 Y/2 : Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner
G3 B102 W/24 : To M8 E4 B117 — : Body ground
G3 B103 BR/16 : To M9 E4 B118 Y/2 : RH side air bag (satellite) sensor
G2 B104 BR/12 : To M10 D3 B119 Y/2 : RH side curtain air bag module

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G3 B105 W/8 : To B301 C3 B121 BR/23 : BOSE speaker amp.
E3 B107 — : Body ground B4 B122 BR/14 : BOSE speaker amp.
E3 B108 W/3 : Door switch RH B4 B127 — : Body ground
G4 B112 Y/2 : Front RH side air bag module C3 B138 W/6 : To B50
A3 B113 Y/12 : Air bag diagnosis sensor unit

ROOM LAMP HARNESS

ABMIA0746GB

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D5 R1 W/16 : To M7 D2 R6 W/3 : Sunroof switch A

C5 R2 W/4 : To M13 C2 R7 W/4 : Microphone
D3 R3 W/2 : Vanity mirror lamp LH B2 R9 W/2 : Vanity mirror lamp RH
C3 R4 B/7 : Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror E1 R14 — : Interior room lamp
B

C2 R5 GR/10 : Sunroof motor assembly C2 R50 GR/6 : Front room/map lamp assembly

DOOR LH HARNESS C

ALMIA0399GB

L
D1 W/16 : To M11 D6 B/4 : Outside handle LH
D2 W/16 : To M12 D7 W/16 : Main power window and door lock/unlock switch
D3 W/2 : Door speaker LH D9 W/6 : Power window motor LH PG
D4 W/8 : Door mirror LH D10 GR/6 : Door lock assembly LH
D5 W/16 : Door mirror remote control switch D11 W/2 : Step lamp LH
N

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DOOR RH HARNESS

ALMIA0400GB

D101 W/10 : To M14 D106 B/4 : Outside handle RH

D102 W/12 : To M15 D107 W/8 : Door mirror RH
D103 W/2 : Door speaker RH D108 GR/6 : Door lock actuator RH
D104 W/6 : Power window motor RH D109 W/2 : Step lamp RH
D105 W/16 : Power window and door lock/unlock switch RH

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ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION
A
Electrical Units Location INFOID:0000000007419554

ENGINE COMPARTMENT B

PG

ABMIA1998GB

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 ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [COUPE]
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

AAMIA0640GB

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 ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [COUPE]

PG

ABMIA4558GB

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 ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [COUPE]
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

AAMIA0641GB

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< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [COUPE]
HARNESS CONNECTOR
A
Description INFOID:0000000007419555

HARNESS CONNECTOR (TAB-LOCKING TYPE) B

• The tab-locking type connectors help prevent accidental looseness or disconnection.
• The tab-locking type connectors are disconnected by pushing or lifting the locking tab(s). Refer to the illus-
tration below. C
Refer to the next page for description of the slide-locking type connector.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the harness or wires when disconnecting the connector.
[Example] D

PG

SEL769DA
P
HARNESS CONNECTOR (SLIDE-LOCKING TYPE)
• A new style slide-locking type connector is used on certain systems and components, especially those
related to OBD.
• The slide-locking type connectors help prevent incomplete locking and accidental looseness or disconnec-
tion.
• The slide-locking type connectors are disconnected by pushing or pulling the slider. Refer to the illustration
below.

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CAUTION:
• Do not pull the harness or wires when disconnecting the connector.
• Be careful not to damage the connector support bracket when disconnecting the connector.
[Example]

AEL299C

HARNESS CONNECTOR (LEVER LOCKING TYPE)

• Lever locking type harness connectors are used on certain control units and control modules such as ECM,
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), etc.
• Lever locking type harness connectors are also used on super multiple junction (SMJ) connectors.
• Always confirm the lever is fully locked in place by moving the lever as far as it will go to ensure full connec-
tion.
CAUTION:

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< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [COUPE]
Always confirm the lever is fully released (loosened) before attempting to disconnect or connect these
connectors to avoid damage to the connector housing or terminals. A

LKIA0670E

J
1. Control unit with single lever 2. Control unit with dual levers 3. SMJ connector
A. Fasten A. Levers A. Lever
B. Loosen B. Fasten B. Fasten K
C. Lever C. Loosen C. Loosen

HARNESS CONNECTOR (DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT TYPE) L

• SRS direct-connect type harness connectors are used on certain SRS components such as air bag modules
and seat belt pre-tensioners.
• Always pull up to release black locking tab prior to removing connector from SRS component.
PG
• Always push down to lock black locking tab after installing connector to SRS component. When locked, the
black locking tab is level with the connector housing.
CAUTION:
• Do not pull the harness or wires when removing connectors N
from SRS components.

WHIA0103E

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< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [COUPE]
STANDARDIZED RELAY
Description INFOID:0000000007419556

NORMAL OPEN, NORMAL CLOSED AND MIXED TYPE RELAYS

Relays can mainly be divided into three types: normal open, normal closed and mixed type relays.

SEL881H

TYPE OF STANDARDIZED RELAYS

1M ···················· 1 Make 2M ···················· 2 Make

1T ···················· 1 Transfer 1M·1B ···················· 1 Make 1 Break

SEL882H

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PG

SEL188W

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 FUSE BLOCK - JUNCTION BOX (J/B)
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [COUPE]
FUSE BLOCK - JUNCTION BOX (J/B)
Terminal Arrangement INFOID:0000000007419557

ABMIA2001GB

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< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [COUPE]
FUSE, FUSIBLE LINK AND RELAY BOX
A
Terminal Arrangement INFOID:0000000007419558

PG

P
ABMIA2002GB

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 IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [COUPE]
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE
ROOM)
Fuse, Connector and Terminal Arrangement INFOID:0000000007419559

ABMIA2003GB

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< PRECAUTION > [COUPE]

PRECAUTION A
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT B
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000007419560

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along C
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. D
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING: E
• 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.
F
• 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 G
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 H
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 I
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 J
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000007419561 K
NOTE:
• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables. L
• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
• Always use CONSULT to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work. If PG
a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.
This vehicle is equipped with a push-button ignition switch and a steering lock unit.
If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the procedure N
below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
O
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
P
2. Carry the Intelligent Key or insert it to the key slot and turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.

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5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT.
Battery Service INFOID:0000000007419562

Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.

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< PREPARATION > [COUPE]

PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000007419563
B

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent Moore No.) Description C
Tool name
— Tests batteries, starting and charging systems
(—) Model GR8-1200 NI and charges batteries. D
Multitasking battery and electrical di- For operating instructions, refer to diagnostic
agnostic station station instruction manual.

AWIIA1239ZZ

F
— Tests batteries and charging systems.
(—) Model EXP-800 NI For operating instructions, refer to diagnostic
Battery and electrical diagnostic ana- analyzer instruction manual.
lyzer G

H
JSMIA0806ZZ

Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000007419564

Tool name Description

Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts J

PIIB1407E L

PG

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 BATTERY
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > [COUPE]

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

BATTERY
Exploded View INFOID:0000000007419565

ALMIA0488GB

1. Upper ECM bracket 2. Battery frame 3. Battery

4. Battery rods 5. Battery tray liner 6. Battery tray
Front

Removal and Installation (Battery) INFOID:0000000007419566

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals.
CAUTION:
Disconnect the negative terminal first.
2. Remove battery frame nuts and battery frame.
3. Remove battery.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When connecting, connect the battery positive terminal first.

Battery frame nut : 3.92 N·m (0.4 kg-m, 35 in-lb)

Battery terminal nut : 5.4 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb)
Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to PG-74, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Special Repair Requirement".

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Removal and Installation (Battery Tray) INFOID:0000000007419567

A
REMOVAL
1. Remove battery and battery tray liner. Refer to PG-68, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
B
2. Remove air cleaner assembly. Refer to EM-25, "Removal and Installation" (QR25DE models) or EM-132,
"Removal and Installation" (VQ35DE models).
3. Disconnect and remove ECM.
C
4. Disconnect transmission control module (TCM) (CVT models). Refer to TM-238, "Removal and Installa-
tion" (RE0F09B) or TM-403, "Removal and Installation" (RE0F10A).
5. Remove the ECM bracket.
D
6. Remove current sensor from battery tray.
7. Remove the battery tray bolts and battery tray.
INSTALLATION E
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to PG-6, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Special Repair Requirement". F

PG

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< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) [COUPE]

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

BATTERY
Battery INFOID:0000000007419568

Type* GR 35
Capacity (20HR) minimum V-AH 12 - 60
Cold cranking current A @ -18°C (0°F) 550
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information

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< BASIC INSPECTION > [SEDAN]

BASIC INSPECTION A
BATTERY
How to Handle Battery INFOID:0000000009326006
B
CAUTION:
• If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery. C
• After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good
contact.
• Never add distilled water through the hole used to check specific gravity. D
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging a battery. E
• The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.
• The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
• At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level. F
This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance” and
“maintenance-free”.
G

H
MEL040F

• When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of I

time, disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. (If
the vehicle has an extended storage switch, turn it off.)
J

ELA0349D L

Work Flow INFOID:0000000009326004

PG
BATTERY DIAGNOSIS WITH EXP-800 NI OR GR8-1200 NI
To diagnose and confirm the condition of the battery, use the following special service tools:
• EXP-800 NI Battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer N
• GR8-1200 NI Multitasking battery and electrical diagnostic station
NOTE:
Refer to the applicable Instruction Manual for proper battery diagnosis procedures.
O
BATTERY DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT EXP-800 NI OR GR8-1200 NI
Checking Electrolyte Level
WARNING: P
Never allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touch-
ing a battery, never touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed your hands. If acid con-
tacts eyes, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Failure to do this may cause personal injury or damage to clothing or the painted surfaces.

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< BASIC INSPECTION > [SEDAN]
• Remove the cell plug using a suitable tool.
• Add distilled water up to the MAX level.

MEL043F

SULFATION
• A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended
for a long time and the specific gravity will become less than
1.100. This may result in sulfation on the cell plates.
• To determine if a battery has been “sulfated”, note its voltage
and current when charging it. As shown in the figure, less cur-
rent and higher voltage are observed in the initial stage of
charging sulfated batteries.
• A sulfated battery may sometimes be brought back into ser-
vice by means of a long, slow charge, 12 hours or more, fol-
lowed by a battery capacity test.
PKIA2353E

Specific Gravity Check

NOTE:
Check the charge condition of the battery.
Periodically check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Keep a close check on charge condition to prevent
over-discharge.
1. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.
2. Use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading accord-
ing to electrolyte temperature.

MEL042FA

Hydrometer Temperature Correction

Battery electrolyte temperature [°C (°F)] Add to specific gravity reading

71 (160) 0.032
66 (150) 0.028
60 (140) 0.024
54 (130) 0.020
49 (120) 0.016
43 (110) 0.012
38 (100) 0.008
32 (90) 0.004
27 (80) 0
21 (70) −0.004
16 (60) −0.008
10 (50) −0.012

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Battery electrolyte temperature [°C (°F)] Add to specific gravity reading
A
4 (40) −0.016
−1 (30) −0.020
−7 (20) −0.024 B
−12 (10) −0.028
−18 (0) −0.032
C
Corrected specific gravity Approximate charge condition
1.260 - 1.280 Fully charged
D
1.230 - 1.250 3/4 charged
1.200 - 1.220 1/2 charged
1.170 - 1.190 1/4 charged E
1.140 - 1.160 Almost discharged
1.110 - 1.130 Completely discharged
F
Charging The Battery
CAUTION:
• Never “quick charge” a fully discharged battery. G
• Keep the battery away from open flame while it is being charged.
• When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then turn on the charger. Never turn on the
charger first, as this may cause a spark.
• If battery electrolyte temperature rises above 55 °C (131 °F), stop charging. Always charge battery at H
a temperature below 55 °C (131 °F).
Charging Rates (Standard Charge)
I
Approximate charge condi-
Charge current (A) Charge time (h)
tion
Fully charged 2
J
3/4 charged 2.5
1/2 charged 5
7
1/4 charged 7.5 K
Almost discharged 9
Completely discharged 10
L
Charging Rates (Quick Charge)

Approximate charge condi-

Charge current (A) Charge time (h)
tion PG
Fully charged — —
3/4 charged 16
1/2 charged N
0.5
1/4 charged 33
Almost discharged
O
Completely discharged — —
NOTE:
The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automatically decrease as the battery charges. This indi- P
cates that the voltage of the battery is increasing normally as the state of charge improves. The charging amps
indicated above refer to initial charge rate.
• If, after charging, the specific gravity of any two cells varies more than 0.050, the battery should be replaced.

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Spe-
cial Repair Requirement INFOID:0000000007419571

Required Procedure After Battery Disconnection

System Item Reference
EC-20 (QR25DE)
Engine Control System Idle Air Volume Learning
EC-335 (VQ35DE)
PWC-11 (LH only Anti-Pinch)
Power Window Control System Power Window System Initialization
PWC-197 (LH & RH Front Anti-Pinch)
Roof Sunroof Memory Reset/Initialization RF-6
Temperature Setting Trimmer HAC-6
Heater & Air Conditioning Control System Foot Position Setting Trimmer HAC-6
Inlet Port Memory Function HAC-6
Audio (Radio Preset) Refer to Owner's Manual.
Audio, Visual & Navigation System
Navigation System Refer to Owner's Manual.

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DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS A
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT
Wiring Diagram —Battery Power Supply — INFOID:0000000007419572
B

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ABMWA1336GB

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ABMWA1337GB

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ABMWA1338GB

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ABMWA0755GB

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AAMIA0937GB

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ABMIA3272GB

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ABMIA1952GB

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Wiring Diagram —Accessory Power Supply — INFOID:0000000007419573

ABMWA1965GB

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ABMIA0756GB

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ABMIA4559GB

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Wiring Diagram —Ignition Power Supply — INFOID:0000000007419574

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AAMWA0338GB
P

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ABMWA0758GB

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AAMWA0339GB

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ABMIA1954GB

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ABMIA1955GB

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ABMIA3273GB

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ABMIA0761GB

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ABMIA3274GB

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Fuse INFOID:0000000007419575

A
• If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before
installing new fuse.
• Use fuse of specified rating. Never use fuse of more than specified B
rating.
• Do not partially install fuse; always insert it into fuse holder prop-
erly.
• Remove fuse for “ELECTRICAL PARTS (BAT)” if vehicle is not C
used for a long period of time.

D
CEL083

Fusible Link INFOID:0000000007419576

E
A melted fusible link can be detected either by visual inspection or by
feeling with finger tip. If its condition is questionable, use circuit
tester or test lamp. F

1 : Fusible link
Front G
CAUTION:
• If fusible link should melt, it is possible that critical circuit
(power supply or large current carrying circuit) is shorted. In H
such a case, carefully check and eliminate cause of malfunc-
tion. ALMIA0015GB

• Never wrap outside of fusible link with vinyl tape. Important: Never let fusible link touch any other
wiring harness, vinyl or rubber parts. I

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GROUND
Ground Distribution INFOID:0000000007419577

MAIN HARNESS

ABMIA4560GB

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ABMIA4561GB

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AAMIA0627GB

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ENGINE ROOM HARNESS
A

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ABMIA0766GB
P

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AAMIA0628GB

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FRONT END MODULE HARNESS
A

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ABMIA3276GB
P

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ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS

ABMIA2643GB

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BODY HARNESS
A

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AAMIA0791GB
P

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BODY NO. 2 HARNESS

AAMIA0792GB

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HARNESS
A
Harness Layout INFOID:0000000007419578

HOW TO READ HARNESS LAYOUT B

The following Harness Layouts use a map style grid to help locate
connectors on the drawings:
• Main Harness and Console Switch Sub-Harness C
• Engine Room Harness
• Engine Room Harness (Passenger Compartment)
• Front End Module Harness
• Engine Control Harness (VQ35DE) and Knock Sensor Sub-har- D
ness
• Engine Control Harness (QR25DE)
• Body Harness, Rear Sonar Sub-harness and Chassis Harness E
• Body No. 2 Harness
SEL252V
• Room Lamp Harness
To use the grid reference
F
1. Find the desired connector number on the connector list.
2. Find the grid reference.
3. On the drawing, find the crossing of the grid reference letter column and number row. G
4. Find the connector number in the crossing zone.
5. Follow the line (if used) to the connector.
OUTLINE H

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ABMIA1965GB

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MAIN HARNESS

AAMIA0939GB

A2 M1 SMJ : To E30 C3 M53 W/8 : Steering angle sensor

G2 M2 W/32 : To B101 D1 M54 W/4 : Hazard switch
A3 M3 W/8 : Fuse block (J/B) E5 M55 B/4 : Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor
A3 M4 W/10 : Fuse block (J/B) B1 M56 B/2 : Sunload sensor

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B3 M5 W/12 : Fuse block (J/B) A2 M57 — : Body ground
A
A2 M6 SMJ : To B1 E2 M59 W/12 : Power steering control unit
A1 M7 W/16 : To R1 E1 M60 Y/2 : Front passenger air bag module
F2 M8 W/24 : To B102 G1 M61 — : Body ground B
G2 M9 BR/16 : To B103 B2 M62 W/2 : Tire pressure warning check connector
F2 M10 BR/12 : To B104 D1 M63 L/12 : Joint connector-M02
A3 M11 W/16 : To D1 C1 M64 GR/6 : Joint connector-M01 C
A2 M12 W/16 : To D2 D4 M65 BR/2 : CVT shift selector
A1 M13 W/4 : To R2 F1 M66 W/3 : Optical sensor
D
G2 M14 W/10 : To D101 F2 M67 O/2 : Front passenger air bag module
G2 M15 W/12 : To D102 F2 M68 W/2 : Glove box lamp
C1 M16 B/3 : BCM (Body control module) E2 M69 W/4 : Intake sensor E
B1 M17 W/16 : BCM (Body control module) C2 M70 W/4 : Tire pressure receiver
C1 M18 G/40 : BCM (Body control module) E4 M71 W/12 : To M200
F
C1 M19 B/40 : BCM (Body control module) C3 M72 GR/6 : TCS OFF switch (with TCS)
C1 M20 W/12 : BCM (Body control module) B3 M72 GR/6 : VDC OFF switch (with VDC)
C1 M21 GR/40 : BCM (Body control module) D5 M73 B/1 : Parking brake switch (with M/T) G
B3 M22 W/16 : Data link connector E2 M74 W/2 : Trunk lid opener cancel switch
D4 M23 W/10 : CVT shift selector A3 M75 B/2 : Trunk lid opener switch
H
B2 M24 W/40 : Combination meter E3 M76 W/3 : To M205
: Front passenger air bag module
B2 M25 B/10 : Meter mode switch F1 M78 Y/4
(service replacement)
I
G1 M27 B/4 : Remote keyless entry receiver D1 M80 — : Diode-3
C3 M28 W/16 : Combination switch E3 M93 W/12 : To M210
C3 M29 Y/6 : Spiral cable C2 M96 G/4 : Audio unit J
C3 M30 GR/8 : Spiral cable D4 M99 GR/6 : To M204
E2 M31 W/6 : Blower motor D2 M100 W/20 : AV control unit
K
B2 M32 W/8 : Electronic steering column lock C2 M101 G/4 : AV control unit
E1 M33 W/3 : To M125 E2 M102 W/32 : AV control unit
C2 M34 W/2 : In-vehicle sensor E1 M103 W/40 : AV control unit L
E5 M35 Y/28 : Air bag diagnosis sensor unit E2 M104 W/28 : AV control unit
D1 M36 W/3 : Front passenger air bag off indicator D3 M150 W/2 : To M50
D3 M37 W/40 : Front air control (with auto A/C) D1 M151 BR/2 : Center speaker
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D3 M37 W/16 : Front air control (without auto A/C) A3 M152 L/4 : Accessory relay-2 (late production)
C2 M38 BR/8 : Push-button ignition switch Console switch sub-harness
N
B4 M39 GR/8 : Rear sonar system OFF switch D3 M200 W/12 : To M71
B3 M40 W/12 : Key slot E3 M203 GR/2 : Front console antenna
D3 M41 W/2 : Sonar buzzer E4 M204 GR/6 : To M99 O
D2 M43 W/20 : Audio unit D4 M205 B/2 : To M76
D3 M44 W/8 : Audio unit (with base audio system) E3 M206 B/2 : Front power socket lamp
P
: Audio unit (with BOSE audio system) : Front power socket lamp (for cigarette
D2 M44 W/20 E3 M207 B/1
(without NAVI) lighter)
E2 M45 W/32 : Audio unit E4 M208 B/3 : Front power socket
E1 M46 W/12 : Audio unit D3 M209 B/3 : Front console power socket
D3 M50 W/2 : To M150 D3 M210 W/12 : To M93

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B1 M51 BR/2 : Tweeter LH D3 M211 G/4 : USB interface
G1 M52 BR/2 : Tweeter RH D3 M212 W/8 : Aux jack

ENGINE ROOM HARNESS

ABMIA3278GB

G3 E1 W/6 : Joint connector-E01 G3 E20 W/6 : Joint connector-E02

G3 E2 W/8 : To E202 G3 E21 W/4 : Joint connector-E03
G4 E3 W/16 : To F1 G3 E22 W/4 : Joint connector-E04

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F4 E4 BR/2 : Fusible link box (battery) D3 E24 GR/2 : Brake fluid level switch
A
F4 E5 GR/2 : Fusible link box (battery) E1 E25 GR/5 : Front wiper motor
E3 E9 — : Body ground B4 E26 B/26 : ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
F5 E10 B/32 : ECM B5 E33 — : Body ground B
G4 E11 W/10 : To F2 A5 E41 GR/2 : Front wheel sensor RH
G4 E12 W/6 : To E203 F5 E42 BR/6 : Cooling fan relay-2
G4 E13 B/3 : To E205 E4 E43 BR/6 : Cooling fan relay-3 C
C4 E14 B/2 : Power steering solenoid valve G5 E55 W/4 : Joint connector-E07
D3 E15 — : Body ground G4 E56 W/4 : Joint connector-E14
D
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
G5 E16 B/2 E4 E57 L/4 : Stop lamp relay-1
module engine room)
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution E
F3 E17 W/8 F4 E58 L/4 : Stop lamp relay-2
module engine room)
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
F3 E18 W/36 E3 E73 BR/3 : Intelligent Key warning buzzer
module engine room)
F
F3 E19 GR/2 : Front wheel sensor LH

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ENGINE ROOM HARNESS (PASSENGER COMPARTMENT)

ABMIA1967GB

E3 E6 W/16 : Fuse block (J/B) F5 E38† W/4 : Stop lamp switch (with CVT)
D5 E7 W/1 : Fuse block (J/B) E4 E38†† B/2 : Stop lamp switch (with M/T)
E4 E8 B/2 : Fuse block (J/B) E2 E39 BR/2 : ASCD clutch switch
E3 E27 W/4 : Joint connector-E06 G5 E40 B/6 : Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor
C3 E28 W/4 : Joint connector-E05 C3 E44 BR/12 : Junction block

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C3 E29 W/16 : To B10 C3 E45 W/12 : Junction block
A
D3 E30 SMJ : To M1 C4 E46 W/16 : Junction block
E3 E34 L/4 : Back-up lamp relay C4 E47 W/6 : Junction block
E3 E35 B/1 : Parking brake switch (with CVT) C4 E48 W/4 : Junction block B
E4 E36 BR/2 : Clutch interlock switch C4 E49 BR/4 : Junction block
G5 E37 BR/2 : ASCD brake switch C5 E50 W/2 : Junction block
C

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FRONT END MODULE HARNESS

ABMIA3279GB

: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution

G2 E200 W/8 G3 E217 GR/3 : Front combination lamp LH
module engine room)
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
E2 E201 W/16 G3 E218 B/2 : Front combination lamp LH
module engine room)
E3 E202 W/8 : To E2 E4 E219 B/3 : Refrigerant pressure sensor
E3 E203 W/6 : To E12 E4 E220 GR/4 : Cooling fan motor-1

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E3 E204 — : Body ground D4 E221 GR/4 : Cooling fan motor-2
A
E3 E205 B/3 : To E13 A3 E222 B/2 : Front combination lamp RH
E3 E206 — : Body ground A3 E223 B/2 : Front combination lamp RH (halogen)
A4 E208 W/2 : Washer fluid level switch A3 E223 GR/2 : Front combination lamp RH (xenon) B
B3 E209 — : Body ground A3 E224 GR/3 : Front combination lamp RH
C4 E210 Y/2 : Crash zone sensor B3 E225 B/2 : Front combination lamp RH
D4 E211 B/2 : Ambient sensor B4 E226 B/2 : Front washer motor C
G3 E212 B/2 : Front combination lamp LH (halogen) B5 E227 B/2 : Front fog lamp RH
G3 E212 GR/2 : Front combination lamp LH (xenon) B3 E229 — : Body ground
D
G3 E213 B/2 : Front combination lamp LH C2 E230 — : Generator
G4 E214 B/2 : Front fog lamp LH G4 E235 B/2 : Front combination lamp LH
G4 E215 B/1 : Horn (low) A4 E236 B/2 : Front combination lamp RH E
G4 E216 B/1 : Horn (high)

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ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS (VQ35DE)

ABMIA0776GB

G2 F1 W/16 : To E3 C3 F35 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 2 (with power transistor)

F1 F2 W/10 : To E11 C1 F36 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 3 (with power transistor)
C5 F3 B/2 : A/C Compressor D3 F37 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 4 (with power transistor)
F2 F4 — : Fusible link box (battery) C1 F38 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 5 (with power transistor)
G3 F5 B/3 : Battery current sensor D3 F39 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 6 (with power transistor)

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C4 F6 — : Generator A2 F40 B/3 : Power steering pressure sensor
A
C5 F7 B/3 : Generator A4 F41 GR/1 : Oil pressure switch
A3 F9 — : Engine ground E4 F46 B/22 : CVT unit
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution B
G1 F10 W/36 D1 F55 B/3 : Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (bank 1)
module engine room)
E3 F11 GR/2 : Engine coolant temperature sensor D4 F56 B/4 : Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2)
C1 F12 GR/4 : Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 1) D1 F57 B/6 : Electric throttle control actuator C
F3 F13 BR/48 : ECM D3 F60 B/3 : Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (bank 2)
F3 F14 GR/32 : ECM C3 F61 GR/4 : Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 2)
D
A3 F15 — : Engine ground A2 F62 B/4 : Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1)
E4 F16 B/48 : TCM (Transmission control module) B2 F63 B/2 : VIAS control solenoid valve 1
: Electronic controlled engine mount E
B2 F17 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 1 B2 F64 BR/2
control solenoid valve
C3 F18 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 2 C2 F65 B/2 : VIAS control solenoid valve 2
: Intake valve timing control solenoid F
B2 F19 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 3 A3 F66 GR/2
valve (bank 2)
: Intake valve timing control solenoid
C2 F20 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 4 A3 F67 GR/2
valve (bank 1)
G
C2 F21 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 5 A3 F68 GR/2 : Engine oil temperature sensor
D2 F22 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 6 F4 F70 B/10 : Joint connector-F01
E1 F23 B/3 : Secondary speed sensor B1 F71 G/6 : Joint connector-F03 H
E3 F24 B/2 : Back-up lamp switch F4 F72 B/10 : Joint connector-F04
E2 F26 W/2 : Condenser-2 F4 F73 B/10 : Joint connector-F05
I
F3 F27 — : Starter motor G2 F74 W/4 : Joint connector-F08
F3 F28 GR/1 : Starter motor G1 F75 W/4 : Joint connector-F07
: EVAP canister purge volume control J
D2 F29 L/2 E2 F76 L/4 : To F201
solenoid valve
D4 F30 B/3 : Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Knock sensor sub-harness
D1 F31 B/6 : Mass air flow sensor E2 F201 L/4 : To F76 K
: Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
E3 F32 B/2 C3 F202 GR/2 : Knock sensor (bank 1)
(with M/T)
B1 F34 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 1 (with power transistor) C3 F203 GR/2 : Knock sensor (bank 2) L

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ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS (QR25DE)

ABMIA1969GB

: EVAP canister purge volume control

F2 F1 W/16 : To E3 C1 F29 L/2
solenoid valve
G2 F2 W/10 : To E11 D2 F30 B/3 : Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
C4 F3 B/2 : A/C Compressor E1 F31 B/6 : Mass air flow sensor
F2 F4 — : Fusible link box (battery) E2 F32 B/2 : Park/neutral position (PNP) switch (with M/T)
G3 F5 B/3 : Battery current sensor B3 F34 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 1 (with power transistor)

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C3 F6 — : Generator B2 F35 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 2 (with power transistor)
A
C3 F7 B/3 : Generator C3 F36 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 3 (with power transistor)
E2 F8 W/3 : Primary speed sensor D3 F37 GR/3 : Ignition coil No. 4 (with power transistor)
B3 F9 — : Engine ground A2 F40 B/3 : Power steering pressure sensor B
: IPDM E/R (Intelligent power distribution
G2 F10 W/36 C2 F41 GR/1 : Oil pressure switch
module engine room)
E2 F11 GR/2 : Engine coolant temperature sensor C2 F42 B/4 : Heated oxygen sensor 2 C
F4 F13 BR/48 : ECM D3 F44 GR/4 : Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
F4 F14 GR/32 : ECM C2 F45 GR/2 : Knock sensor
D
B3 F15 — : Engine ground F3 F46 B/22 : CVT unit
E4 F16 B/48 : TCM (Transmission control module) F3 F47 B/6 : Joint connector-F01
B2 F17 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 1 E4 F48 B/6 : Joint connector-F02 E
B2 F18 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 2 D3 F49 B/10 : Joint connector-F03
C1 F19 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 3 D4 F50 B/10 : Joint connector-F04
D1 F20 GR/2 : Fuel injector No. 4 D3 F51 B/6 : Joint connector-F05 F
D1 F23 B/3 : Secondary speed sensor F3 F52 B/10 : Joint connector-F06
E2 F24 B/2 : Back-up lamp switch G2 F53 B/4 : Joint connector-F07
G
F3 F25 B/10 : Transmission range switch D2 F55 B/3 : Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
D2 F26 W/2 : Condenser-2 D1 F57 B/6 : Electric throttle control actuator
F3 F27 — : Starter motor A2 F59 GR/2 : Intake valve timing control solenoid valve H
F3 F28 — : Starter motor

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 HARNESS
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BODY HARNESS

AAMIA0631GB

A3 B1 SMJ : To M6 G3 B33 BR/2 : Trunk opener request switch

A4 B2 W/4 : Joint connector-B01 G4 B34 BR/2 : License plate lamp LH
B4 B3 W/4 : Joint connector-B02 F3 B35 W/4 : Rear view camera
A3 B4 BR/12 : Fuse block (J/B) E3 B36 W/2 : Trunk room lamp
B3 B5 — : Body ground E3 B37 W/2 : High-mounted stop lamp (without rear
spoiler)

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B4 B6 W/8 : To D201 E3 B37 BR/2 : High-mounted stop lamp (with rear spoiler)
A
B3 B7 — : Body ground D3 B38 Y/2 : LH side curtain air bag module
B3 B8 W/3 : Front door switch LH E4 B39 B/2 : EVAP canister vent control valve
C3 B9 Y/12 : Air bag diagnosis sensor unit D4 B42 GR/5 : Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump B
A3 B10 W/16 : To E29 E4 B43 GR/4 : To C1
B4 B11 Y/2 : Front LH side air bag module G3 B45 W/6 : Rear combination lamp RH
B3 B12 W/8 : To B201 G4 B46 GR/2 : Rear bumper antenna C
B4 B14 Y/2 : Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner D3 B52 W/1 : Condenser
C3 B15 Y/2 : LH side air bag (satellite) sensor G4 B55 B/10 : To B400
D
C3 B18 W/3 : Rear door switch LH F3 B58 — : Body ground
D3 B19 — : Body ground Rear sonar sub-harness
G3 B20 GR/6 : Joint connector-B05 F4 B400 B/10 : To B55 E
E3 B21 L/12 : Joint connector-B06 E4 B402 B/3 : Rear sonar sensor LH outer
E4 B22 GR/6 : Joint connector-B07 F4 B403 B/3 : Rear sonar sensor LH inner
F
E3 B23 W/4 : Joint connector-B08 G4 B404 B/3 : Rear sonar sensor RH inner
D4 B24 W/16 : Sonar control unit G4 B405 B/3 : Rear sonar sensor RH outer

F4 B28 W/4
: Trunk lamp switch and trunk release
Chassis harness
G
solenoid
E2 B29 GR/2 : Rear parcel shelf antenna E5 C1 GR/4 : To B43
E4 B30 W/6 : Rear combination lamp LH E4 C2 GR/2 : Rear wheel sensor LH H
F4 B32 BR/2 : License plate lamp RH F4 C3 B/2 : Rear wheel sensor RH

PG

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BODY NO. 2 HARNESS

AAMIA0632GB

G3 B101 W/32 : To M2 D4 B116 W/3 : Rear door switch RH

G3 B102 W/24 : To M8 C4 B117 — : Body ground
G3 B103 BR/16 : To M9 F5 B118 Y/2 : RH side air bag (satellite) sensor
G3 B104 BR/12 : To M10 C3 B119 Y/2 : RH side curtain air bag module
: To B301 (without power seat for
E4 B105 W/8 A3 B120 W/2 : Rear subwoofer LH
passenger side)

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: To B301 (with power seat for
E4 B105 B/10 B3 B121 BR/23 : BOSE speaker amp.
passenger side) A
F4 B106 W/8 : To D301 B3 B122 BR/14 : BOSE speaker amp.
F4 B107 — : Body ground C3 B124 W/2 : Rear subwoofer RH
B
F4 B108 W/3 : Front door switch RH B4 B125 W/8 : Bluetooth control unit
E4 B112 Y/2 : Front RH side air bag module A4 B126 W/32 : Bluetooth control unit
E4 B113 Y/12 : Air bag diagnosis sensor unit F5 B127 — : Body ground C
F4 B115 Y/2 : Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner

PG

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 HARNESS
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ROOM LAMP HARNESS

ABMIA2004GB

G5 R1 W/16 : To M7 D3 R6 W/3 : Sunroof switch

G4 R2 W/4 : To M13 D3 R7 W/4 : Microphone
F3 R3 W/2 : Vanity mirror lamp LH C4 R9 W/2 : Vanity mirror lamp RH
E4 R4 B/7 : Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror D3 R50 GR/6 : Front room/map lamp assembly
D2 R5 GR/10 : Sunroof motor assembly

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FRONT DOOR LH HARNESS
A

I
ALMIA0026GB

D1 W/16 : To M11 D6 B/4 : Front outside handle LH

J
D2 W/16 : To M12 D7 W/16 : Main power window and door lock/unlock switch
D3 W/2 : Front door speaker LH (base audio system) D8 W/3 : Main power window and door lock/unlock switch
D3 BR/2 : Front door speaker LH (BOSE audio system) D9 W/6 : Front power window motor LH K
D4 W/8 : Door mirror LH D10 GR/6 : Front door lock assembly LH
D5 W/16 : Door mirror remote control switch D11 W/2 : Step lamp LH
L

PG

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 HARNESS
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FRONT DOOR RH HARNESS

ALMIA0027GB

D101 W/10 : To M14 D105 W/16 : Power window and door lock/unlock switch RH
(with left and right front power window anti-pinch
system)
D102 W/12 : To M15 D106 B/4 : Front outside handle RH
D103 W/2 : Front door speaker RH (with base audio D107 W/8 : Door mirror RH
system)
D103 BR/2 : Front door speaker RH (with BOSE audio D108 GR/6 : Front door lock actuator RH
system)
D104 W/6 : Front power window motor RH D109 W/2 : Step lamp RH
D105 W/12 : Power window and door lock/unlock switch RH
(with left front only power window anti-pinch
system)

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 HARNESS
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REAR DOOR LH HARNESS
A

I
ALMIA0028GB

D201 W/8 : To B6 D204 G/6 : Rear power window motor LH

J
D202 BR/2 : Rear door speaker LH D205 GR/6 : Rear door lock actuator LH
D203 W/8 : Rear power window switch LH
K

PG

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 HARNESS
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REAR DOOR RH HARNESS

ALMIA0029GB

D301 W/8 : To B106 D304 G/6 : Rear power window motor RH

D302 BR/2 : Rear door speaker RH D305 GR/6 : Rear door lock actuator RH
D303 W/8 : Rear power window switch RH

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ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION
A
Electrical Units Location INFOID:0000000007419579

ENGINE COMPARTMENT B

PG

ABMIA1972GB

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 ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [SEDAN]
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

AAMIA0633GB

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 ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [SEDAN]

PG

ABMIA4562GB

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 ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [SEDAN]
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

ABMIA3280GB

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 HARNESS CONNECTOR
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [SEDAN]
HARNESS CONNECTOR
A
Description INFOID:0000000007419580

HARNESS CONNECTOR (TAB-LOCKING TYPE) B

• The tab-locking type connectors help prevent accidental looseness or disconnection.
• The tab-locking type connectors are disconnected by pushing or lifting the locking tab(s). Refer to the illus-
tration below. C
Refer to the next page for description of the slide-locking type connector.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the harness or wires when disconnecting the connector.
[Example] D

PG

SEL769DA
P
HARNESS CONNECTOR (SLIDE-LOCKING TYPE)
• A new style slide-locking type connector is used on certain systems and components, especially those
related to OBD.
• The slide-locking type connectors help prevent incomplete locking and accidental looseness or disconnec-
tion.
• The slide-locking type connectors are disconnected by pushing or pulling the slider. Refer to the illustration
below.

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CAUTION:
• Do not pull the harness or wires when disconnecting the connector.
• Be careful not to damage the connector support bracket when disconnecting the connector.
[Example]

AEL299C

HARNESS CONNECTOR (LEVER LOCKING TYPE)

• Lever locking type harness connectors are used on certain control units and control modules such as ECM,
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), etc.
• Lever locking type harness connectors are also used on super multiple junction (SMJ) connectors.
• Always confirm the lever is fully locked in place by moving the lever as far as it will go to ensure full connec-
tion.
CAUTION:

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 HARNESS CONNECTOR
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [SEDAN]
Always confirm the lever is fully released (loosened) before attempting to disconnect or connect these
connectors to avoid damage to the connector housing or terminals. A

LKIA0670E

J
1. Control unit with single lever 2. Control unit with dual levers 3. SMJ connector
A. Fasten A. Levers A. Lever
B. Loosen B. Fasten B. Fasten K
C. Lever C. Loosen C. Loosen

HARNESS CONNECTOR (DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT TYPE) L

• SRS direct-connect type harness connectors are used on certain SRS components such as air bag modules
and seat belt pre-tensioners.
• Always pull up to release black locking tab prior to removing connector from SRS component.
PG
• Always push down to lock black locking tab after installing connector to SRS component. When locked, the
black locking tab is level with the connector housing.
CAUTION:
• Do not pull the harness or wires when removing connectors N
from SRS components.

WHIA0103E

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 STANDARDIZED RELAY
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [SEDAN]
STANDARDIZED RELAY
Description INFOID:0000000007419581

NORMAL OPEN, NORMAL CLOSED AND MIXED TYPE RELAYS

Relays can mainly be divided into three types: normal open, normal closed and mixed type relays.

SEL881H

TYPE OF STANDARDIZED RELAYS

1M ···················· 1 Make 2M ···················· 2 Make

1T ···················· 1 Transfer 1M·1B ···················· 1 Make 1 Break

SEL882H

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< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [SEDAN]

PG

SEL188W

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 FUSE BLOCK - JUNCTION BOX (J/B)
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [SEDAN]
FUSE BLOCK - JUNCTION BOX (J/B)
Terminal Arrangement INFOID:0000000007419582

ABMIA1974GB

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 FUSE, FUSIBLE LINK AND RELAY BOX
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [SEDAN]
FUSE, FUSIBLE LINK AND RELAY BOX
A
Terminal Arrangement INFOID:0000000007419583

PG

P
ABMIA1975GB

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 IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [SEDAN]
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE
ROOM)
Fuse, Connector and Terminal Arrangement INFOID:0000000007419584

ABMIA1976GB

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 PRECAUTIONS
< PRECAUTION > [SEDAN]

PRECAUTION A
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT B
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000007419585

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along C
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. D
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING: E
• 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.
F
• 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 G
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 H
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 I
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 J
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000007419586 K
NOTE:
• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables. L
• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
• Always use CONSULT to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work. If PG
a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.
This vehicle is equipped with a push-button ignition switch and a steering lock unit.
If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the procedure N
below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
O
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
P
2. Carry the Intelligent Key or insert it to the key slot and turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.

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5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT.
Battery Service INFOID:0000000007419587

Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.

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< PREPARATION > [SEDAN]

PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000007419588
B

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent Moore No.) Description C
Tool name
— Tests batteries, starting and charging systems
(—) Model GR8-1200 NI and charges batteries. D
Multitasking battery and electrical di- For operating instructions, refer to diagnostic
agnostic station station instruction manual.

AWIIA1239ZZ

F
— Tests batteries and charging systems.
(—) Model EXP-800 NI For operating instructions, refer to diagnostic
Battery and electrical diagnostic ana- analyzer instruction manual.
lyzer G

H
JSMIA0806ZZ

Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000007419589

Tool name Description

Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts J

PIIB1407E L

PG

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 BATTERY
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > [SEDAN]

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

BATTERY
Exploded View INFOID:0000000007419590

ALMIA0488GB

1. Upper ECM bracket 2. Battery frame 3. Battery

4. Battery rods 5. Battery tray liner 6. Battery tray
Front

Removal and Installation (Battery) INFOID:0000000007419591

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals.
CAUTION:
Disconnect the negative terminal first.
2. Remove battery frame nuts and battery frame.
3. Remove battery.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When connecting, connect the battery positive terminal first.

Battery frame nut : 3.92 N·m (0.4 kg-m, 35 in-lb)

Battery terminal nut : 5.4 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb)
Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to PG-74, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Special Repair Requirement".

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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > [SEDAN]
Removal and Installation (Battery Tray) INFOID:0000000007419592

A
REMOVAL
1. Remove battery and battery tray liner. Refer to PG-140, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
B
2. Remove air cleaner assembly. Refer to EM-25, "Removal and Installation" (QR25DE models) or EM-132,
"Removal and Installation" (VQ35DE models).
3. Disconnect and remove ECM.
C
4. Disconnect transmission control module (TCM) (CVT models). Refer to TM-238, "Removal and Installa-
tion" (RE0F09B) or TM-403, "Removal and Installation" (RE0F10A).
5. Remove the ECM bracket.
D
6. Remove current sensor from battery tray.
7. Remove the battery tray bolts and battery tray.
INSTALLATION E
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to PG-74, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Special Repair Requirement". F

PG

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 BATTERY
< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) [SEDAN]

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

BATTERY
Battery INFOID:0000000007419593

Type* GR 35
Capacity (20HR) minimum V-AH 12 - 60
Cold cranking current A @ -18°C (0°F) 550
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information

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