Edition: July 2011 QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

Revision: February 2013 A GENERAL INFORMATION GI General Information

Publication No. SM2E-1V36U1 B ENGINE EM Engine Mechanical
LU Engine Lubrication System
CO
EC
FL
Engine Cooling System
Engine Control System
Fuel System
A
EX Exhaust System

C ELECTRIC POWER TRAIN

STR
ACC
HBC
Starting System
Accelerator Control System
Hybrid Control System
B
HBB
HBR
EVC
Hybrid Battery System
Hybrid Brake System
EV Control System
C
TMS Traction Motor System
EVB
VC
HCO
EV Battery System
Vehicle Charging System
High Voltage Cooling System
D
D TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE CL Clutch
TM
DLN
FAX
Transaxle & Transmission
Driveline
Front Axle
E
RAX Rear Axle
E SUSPENSION FSU
RSU
SCS
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Suspension Control System
F
WT Road Wheels & Tires
F BRAKES BR
PB
BRC
Brake System
Parking Brake System
Brake Control System
G
G STEERING ST Steering System

H RESTRAINTS
STC
SB
SBC
Steering Control System
Seat Belt
Seat Belt Control System
H
SR SRS Airbag

I VENTILATION, HEATER & AIR

CONDITIONER
SRC
VTL
HA
SRS Airbag Control System
Ventilation System
Heater & Air Conditioning System
I
HAC Heater & Air Conditioning Control System
J BODY INTERIOR INT
IP
SE
Interior
Instrument Panel
Seat
J
K
ADP Automatic Drive Positioner
K BODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, DLK Door & Lock
ROOF & VEHICLE SECURITY SEC Security Control System
GW Glass & Window System
PWC
RF
HD
Power Window Control System
Roof
Hood
L
EXT Exterior

L DRIVER CONTROLS
BRM
MIR
EXL
Body Repair
Mirrors
Exterior Lighting System
M
INL Interior Lighting System
WW
DEF
HRN
Wiper & Washer
Defogger
Horn
N
VSP Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
M ELECTRICAL & POWER CON-
TROL
PWO
BCS
LAN
Power Outlet
Body Control System
LAN System
O
All Rights Reserved. No part PCS Power Control System
of this Service Manual may
be reproduced or stored in a
retrieval system, or transmit- N DRIVER INFORMATION &
CHG
PG
MWI
Charging System
Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
P
MULTIMEDIA WCS Warning Chime System
ted in any form, or by any
SN Sonar System
means, electronic, mechani-
AV Audio, Visual & Navigation System
cal, recording or otherwise, O CRUISE CONTROL & CCS Cruise Control System
without the prior written per- DRIVER ASSISTANCE DAS Driver Assistance System
mission of NISSAN MOTOR DMS Drive Mode System
CO., LTD. P MAINTENANCE MA Maintenance
 FOREWORD
This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2012
INFINITI G Sedan.

In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,
this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the
PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting
any repair task.

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information

at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-
cations and methods at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of
the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.
The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a
manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.
Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician
and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service
procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended
by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal
safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.
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ENGINE TUNE-UP DATA (VQ37VHR) ELS0003W

Engine model VQ37VHR

Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm
A/T (In “P or N” position) 650 ± 50
M/T (In Neutral position)
Ignition timing
A/T (In “P or N” position) 10° ± 5°
M/T (In Neutral position)
Belt tension is not necessary, as it is automatically
Tension of drive belt
adjusted by drive belt auto-tensioner.
Radiator cap relief pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Standard 122.3 - 151.7 (1.2 - 1.5, 18 - 22)
Limit 107 (1.1, 16)
Cooling system leakage testing pressure 2
kPa (kg/cm , psi)
157 (1.6, 23)

Compression pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)/rpm

Standard 1,667 - 2,354 (17 - 24, 242 - 341)/200
Minimum 1,226 (12.5, 178)/200
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)/200
Make DENSO
Spark plug
Standard type FXE24HR11
(Iridium-tipped type)
Gap (Nominal) mm (in) 1.1 (0.043)

ENGINE TUNE-UP DATA (VQ25HR) ELS0003W

Engine model VQ25HR

Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm
650 ± 50
A/T (In “P or N” position)
Ignition timing
14° ± 2°
A/T (In “P or N” position)
Belt tension is not necessary, as it is automatically
Tension of drive belt
adjusted by drive belt auto-tensioner.
Radiator cap relief pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Standard 122.3 - 151.7 (1.2 - 1.5, 18 - 22)
Limit 107 (1.1, 16)
Cooling system leakage testing pressure 2,
kPa (kg/cm psi)
157 (1.6, 23)

Compression pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)/rpm

Standard 1,320 (13.5, 191)/300
Minimum 1,030 (10.5, 149)/300
Differential limit between cylinders 100(1.0, 14.5)/300
Make DENSO
Spark plug
Standard type FXE22HR11
(Iridium-tipped type)
Gap (Nominal) mm (in) 1.1 (0.043)
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FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ELS0003X

2WD
Applied model Except for sports models For sports models
Minimum –1° 05′ (–1.08°)

Camber Nominal –0° 20′ (–0.33°)

Degree minute (Decimal degree) Maximum 0° 25′ (0.42°)
Left and right difference 0° 33′ (0.55°) or less
Minimum 3° 50′ (3.83°) 3° 55′ (3.92°)

Caster Nominal 4° 35′ (4.58°) 4° 40′ (4.67°)

Degree minute (Decimal degree) Maximum 5° 20′ (5.33°) 5° 25′ (5.42°)
Left and right difference 0° 39′ (0.65°) or less
Minimum 6° 35′ (6.58°)
Kingpin inclination
Nominal 7° 20′ (7.33°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum 8° 05′ (8.08°)
Minimum Out 1 mm (Out 0.03 in)
Total toe-in
Nominal In 1 mm (In 0.04 in)
Distance
Maximum In 3 mm (In 0.11 in)
Toe-in
Minimum Out 0° 04′ 48″ (Out 0.08°)
Total toe-angle
Nominal In 0° 04′ 48″ (In 0.08°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum In 0° 15′ 00″ (In 0.25°)
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

AWD
Wheel size 17 inch 18 inch
Minimum –1° 10′ (–1.16°)

Camber Nominal –0° 25′ (–0.42°)

Degree minute (Decimal degree) Maximum 0° 20′ (0.33°)
Left and right difference 0° 33′ (0.55°) or less
Minimum 3° 20′ (3.34°) 3° 25′ (3.42°)

Caster Nominal 4° 05′ (4.08°) 4° 10′ (4.17°)

Degree minute (Decimal degree) Maximum 4° 50′ (4.83°) 4° 55′ (4.91°)
Left and right difference 0° 39′ (0.65°) or less
Minimum 6° 40′ (6.67°)
Kingpin inclination
Nominal 7° 25′ (7.42°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum 8° 10′ (8.16°)
Minimum Out 1 mm (Out 0.03 in)
Total toe-in
Nominal In 1 mm (In 0.04 in)
Distance
Maximum In 3 mm (In 0.11 in)
Toe-in
Minimum Out 0° 04′ 48″ (Out 0.08°)
Total toe-angle
Nominal In 0° 04′ 48″ (In 0.08°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum In 0° 15′ 00″ (In 0.25°)

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
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REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ELS0003Y

2WD
Applied model AWD
Except for sports models For sports models
Minimum –1° 20′ (–1.33°) –1° 25′ (–1.42°)
Camber
Nominal –0° 50′ (–0.83°) –0° 55′ (–0.92°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum –0° 20′ (–0.33°) –0° 25′ (–0.42°)
Minimum 0 mm (0 in)
Total toe-in
Nominal In 2.8 mm (In 0.110 in)
Distance
Maximum In 5.6 mm (In 0.220 in)
Toe-in
Minimum 0° 00′ (0.00°)
Total toe-angle
Nominal In 0° 14′ 24″ (In 0.24°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum In 0° 28′ 12″ (In 0.47°)
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

BRAKE PEDAL
Unit: mm (in)
Brake pedal height 171.5 - 181.5 (6.75 - 7.15)
Depressed brake pedal height
124.0 (4.88) or more
[Depressing 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) while turning the engine ON]

FRONT DISC BRAKE

2 Piston Type
Unit: mm (in)
Brake pad Wear limit thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Disc rotor Wear limit thickness 26.0 (1.024)

4 Piston Type
Unit: mm (in)
Brake pad Wear limit thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Disc rotor Wear limit thickness 30.0 (1.181)

REAR DISC BRAKE

1 Piston Type
Unit: mm (in)
Brake pad Wear limit thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Disc rotor Wear limit thickness 14.0 (0.551)

2 Piston Type
Unit: mm (in)
Brake pad Wear limit thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Disc rotor Wear limit thickness 18.0 (0.709)
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REFILL CAPACITIES ELS00040

UNIT Liter US measure

Fuel tank 75.6 20 gal
2WD models 8.3 8-6/8 qt
VQ25HR
Engine coolant (With reservoir tank) AWD models 8.8 9-2/8 qt
at MAX level A/T models 8.5 9 qt
VQ37VHR
M/T models 8.6 9-1/8 qt
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.7 5 qt
VQ25HR
Without oil filter change 4.4 4-5/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 5-6/8 qt
Engine oil
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.9 5-1/8 qt
VQ37VHR
Without oil filter change 4.6 4-7/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.7 6 qt
A/T 9.2 9-3/4 qt
Transmission
M/T 2.83 6 pt
Transfer 1.0 2-1/8 pt
Front 0.65 1-3/8 pt
Final drive
Rear 1.4 3 pt
Power steering system 1.0 1-1/8 qt
Compressor oil 0.15 5.07 fl oz
Air conditioning system
Refrigerant 0.55 kg 1.21 lb