Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 Infiniti M45FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Valve Assembly: Installation
- Install fluid temperature sensor 2 in bracket.
- Install fluid temperature sensor 2 in control valve assembly. (With bracket.)
- 7.9 N.m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb)
- Install control valve assembly.
- Hang down terminal cord assembly and revolution sensor harness toward outside so as not to disturb installation of control valve assembly.
- Make sure that turbine sensor securely installs turbine sensor hole.
- Assemble it so that manual valve cutout is engaged with manual plate projection.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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