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HOMESERVICE MANUALSINFINITI2008FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGHEATER CORESERVICE AND REPAIR
2008 Infiniti FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE)
Heater Core: Service and Repair
2008 Infiniti FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE)SECTION Service and Repair
HEATER CORE
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove heater & cooling unit assembly. Removal and Replacement
2. Remove foot duct (left).
3. Remove mounting screws, and then remove heater pipe cover.
4. Remove heater pipe bracket.
5. Slide heater core (shown in the figure) to driver side.

INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove heater & cooling unit assembly. Removal and Replacement
2. Remove foot duct (left).
3. Remove mounting screws, and then remove heater pipe cover.
4. Remove heater pipe bracket.
5. Slide heater core (shown in the figure) to driver side.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.