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HOMESERVICE MANUALSINFINITI2008FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMERADIATOR SUPPORTSERVICE AND REPAIR
2008 Infiniti FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE)
Radiator Support: Service and Repair
2008 Infiniti FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE)SECTION Service and Repair
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front fender protector.
2. Remove the front bumper.
3. Remove the ICC.
4. Remove the headlamp.
5. Remove the washer tank.
6. Remove the resonator.
7. Remove the power steering oil cooler.
8. Remove the ambient sensor.
9. Remove the crash zone sensor.
10. Remove the horn connector, cooling fan connector and harness clip.
11. Remove the hood lock and disconnect hood lock control cable.
12. Remove the reservoir tank.
13. Remove mounting blots and remove radiator core support. Remove mounting bolts with power tool.
14. After remove radiator core support, remove the horn, cooling fan.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the front fender protector.
2. Remove the front bumper.
3. Remove the ICC.
4. Remove the headlamp.
5. Remove the washer tank.
6. Remove the resonator.
7. Remove the power steering oil cooler.
8. Remove the ambient sensor.
9. Remove the crash zone sensor.
10. Remove the horn connector, cooling fan connector and harness clip.
11. Remove the hood lock and disconnect hood lock control cable.
12. Remove the reservoir tank.
13. Remove mounting blots and remove radiator core support. Remove mounting bolts with power tool.
14. After remove radiator core support, remove the horn, cooling fan.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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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.