Infiniti FX35 / FX45. Manual - part 783

HEADLAMP - XENON TYPE -

LT-27

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Xenon Headlamp Trouble Diagnosis

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1.

CHECK 1: XENON HEADLAMP LIGHTING

Install normal xenon bulb to corresponding xenon bulb headlamp, and check if lamp lights up.

OK or NG

OK

>> Replace xenon bulb.

NG

>> GO TO 2.

2.

CHECK 2: XENON HEADLAMP LIGHTING

Install normal HID control unit to corresponding xenon headlamp, and check if lamp lights up.
OK or NG

OK

>> Replace HID control unit.

NG

>> GO TO 3.

3.

CHECK 3: XENON HEADLAMP LIGHTING

Install normal xenon lamp housing assembly to corresponding xenon headlamp, and check if lamp lights up.

OK or NG

OK

>> Replace xenon headlamp housing assembly. [Malfunction in starter (boosting circuit) in xenon

headlamp housing]

NG

>> INSPECTION END

Aiming Adjustment

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PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following. 

1.

Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.

2.

Place vehicle on level ground.

3.

Set that there is no-load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
Coolant, engine oil filled up to correct level and full fuel tank.

LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM

PKIC9684E

LT-28

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HEADLAMP - XENON TYPE -

1.

Turn headlamp low beam ON.

CAUTION:

Be sure aiming switch is set to “0” when performing aiming
adjustment.

2.

Use adjusting screws to perform aiming adjustment.

ADJUSTMENT USING AN ADJUSTMENT SCREEN (LIGHT/DARK BORDERLINE)

If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or headlamp assembly has been replaced, check aiming.
Use the aiming chart shown in the figure.
• Basic illumination area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart.

Adjust headlamp accordingly.

Bulb Replacement

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HEADLAMP HIGH/LOW BEAM 

PKIB3650E

PKIC9731E

HEADLAMP - XENON TYPE -

LT-29

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1.

Turn lighting switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal or
remove power fuse.

3.

Remove air cleaner case (when replacing LH bulb). Refer to

EM-173

 (VK45) or refer to 

EM-17

 (VQ35).

4.

Remove radiator reservoir tank (when replacing RH bulb). Refer
to 

CO-40

 (VK45) or refer to 

CO-13

 (VQ35).

5.

Turn plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it.

6.

Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.

7.

Unlock retaining spring and remove bulb from headlamp.

8.

Installation is the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installation, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to 

LT-27, "Aiming Adjustment"

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DAYTIME/PARKING LAMP

1.

Turn lighting switch OFF.

2.

Remove air cleaner case (when replacing LH bulb of VK45).
Refer to 

EM-173

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3.

Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.

4.

Remove bulb from its socket.

5.

Installation is the reverse order of removal.

FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP

1.

Turn lighting switch OFF.

2.

Turn bulb socket counterclockwise with suitable tool and unlock
it.

3.

Remove bulb from its socket.

4.

Installation is the reverse order of removal.

FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP

1.

Turn lighting switch OFF.

2.

Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.

3.

Remove bulb from its socket.

4.

Installation is the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Headlamp high/low beam (Xenon)

: 12 V - 35 W (D2S)

PKIC9730E

Daytime/Parking lamp

: 12 V - 21/5 W

PKIC9732E

Front turn signal lamp

: 12 V - 21 W (amber)

SKIA6182E

Front side marker lamp

: 12 V - 3.8 W

SKIA5552E

LT-30

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HEADLAMP - XENON TYPE -

After installing bulb, be sure to install plastic cap and bulb socket securely to insure watertight-
ness.

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal or
remove power fuse.

2.

Remove front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to 

EI-14, "Compo-

nent Parts Location"

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3.

Remove headlamp mounting bolts and nut.

4.

Remove plastics bumper bracket, then pull headlamp toward
vehicle front, disconnect connector, and remove headlamp. 

INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of removal. 

NOTE:
After installation, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to 

LT-27, "Aiming Adjustment"

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Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Turn plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it.

SKIA5553E

Headlamp mounting bolt

: 6.1 N·m (0.62 kg-m, 54 in-lb)

1.

Side marker lamp bulb

2.

Side marker lamp bulb socket

3.

Front turn signal lamp bulb socket

4.

Front turn signal lamp bulb

5.

Seal packing

6.

Plastic cap

7.

Xenon bulb (high/low)

8.

Xenon bulb socket (high/low)

9.

HID control unit cover mounting screw 

10.

HID control unit cover 

11.

HID control unit mounting screw

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HID control unit

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Seal packing

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Daytime/Parking lamp bulb socket

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Daytime/Parking lamp bulb

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Headlamp housing assembly

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Retaining spring

:Alway replace after every disassembly

:N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

PKIC9685E