2011 Infiniti M37 xFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

General Precautions

  • Always use a 12 volt battery as power source. 
  • Never attempt to disconnect battery cables while engine is running. 
  • Before connecting or disconnecting the ECM harness connector, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect negative battery cable. Failure to do so may damage the ECM because battery voltage is applied to ECM even if ignition switch is turned OFF. 
  • Before removing parts, turn ignition switch OFF and then disconnect negative battery cable. 
    Fig 1: Removing Negative Battery Cable
    G04874610Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Never disassemble ECM. 
  • If a battery cable is disconnected, the memory will return to the ECM value. 

    The ECM will now start to self-control at its initial value. Thus, engine operation can vary slightly in this case. However, this is not an indication of a malfunction. Never replace parts because of a slight variation. 

  • If the battery is disconnected, the following emission-related diagnostic information will be cleared within 24 hours. 
    • Diagnostic trouble codes 
    • 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes 
    • Freeze frame data 
    • 1st trip freeze frame data 
    • System readiness test (SRT) codes 
    • Test values 
      Fig 2: Identifying ECM
      G05207796Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • When connecting ECM harness connector (A), fasten (B) it securely with a lever as far as it will go as shown in the figure. 
    • 1 : ECM
    • C : Loosen
    Fig 3: Tightening ECM Harness Connector
    G07019944Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • When connecting or disconnecting pin connectors into or from ECM, never damage pin terminals (bends or break). Make sure that there are not any bends or breaks on ECM pin terminal, when connecting pin connectors. 
  • Securely connect ECM harness connectors. 

    A poor connection can cause an extremely high (surge) voltage to develop in coil and condenser, thus resulting in damage to ICs. 

  • Keep engine control system harness at least 10 cm (4 in) away from adjacent harness, to prevent engine control system malfunctions due to receiving external noise, degraded operation of ICs, etc. 
    Fig 4: Identifying ECM Pin Terminals For Bends Or Break
    G04874759Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Keep engine control system parts and harness dry. 
  • Before replacing ECM, perform ECM Terminals and Reference Value inspection and make sure ECM functions properly.  Refer to "REFERENCE VALUE ".
  • Handle mass air flow sensor carefully to avoid damage. 
  • Never clean mass air flow sensor with any type of detergent. 
  • Never disassemble electric throttle control actuator. 
  • Even a slight leak in the air intake system can cause serious incidents. 
  • Never shock or jar the camshaft position sensor (PHASE), crankshaft position sensor (POS). 
    Fig 5: Precaution For Replacing ECM
    G04874760Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • After performing each TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS, perform DTC Confirmation Procedure or Component Function Check. The DTC should not be displayed in the DTC Confirmation Procedure if the repair is completed. The Component Function Check should be a good result if the repair is completed. 
    Fig 6: Identifying Logo Of Service Engine Soon
    G07019947Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • When measuring ECM signals with a circuit tester, never allow the two tester probes to contact. 

    Accidental contact of probes will cause a short circuit and damage the ECM power transistor. 

    Fig 7: Identifying Proper Procedure Of Measuring ECM Signal
    G04874661Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • B1 indicates bank 1, B2 indicates bank 2 as shown in the figure. 
  • Never operate fuel pump when there is no fuel in lines. 
  • Tighten fuel hose clamps to the specified torque. 
    Fig 8: Identifying Cylinder Number And Bank Layout
    G04874763Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Never depress accelerator pedal when starting. 
  • Immediately after starting, never rev up engine unnecessarily. 
  • Never rev up engine just prior to shutdown. 
    Fig 9: Caution For Depressing Accelerator Pedal When Starting
    G04874765Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • When installing C.B. ham radio or a mobile phone, be sure to observe the following as it may adversely affect electronic control systems depending on installation location. 
    • Keep the antenna as far as possible from the electronic control units. 
    • Keep the antenna feeder line more than 20 cm (8 in) away from the harness of electronic controls. 

      Never let them run parallel for a long distance. 

    • Adjust the antenna and feeder line so that the standing-wave ratio can be kept smaller. 
    • Be sure to ground the radio to vehicle body. 
      Fig 10: Identifying C.B. Ham Radio
      G07019951Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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  • • 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.
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