DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE

DETAILED FLOW
1.INTERVIEW FOR MALFUNCTION
Find out what the customer's concerns are.
2.SYMPTOM CHECK
Verify the symptom from the customer's information.
3.BASIC INSPECTION
Check the operation of each part. Check that any concerns occur other than those mentioned in the customer interview.
4.SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT. Check that any DTC is detected.
5.TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BY DTC
Perform the trouble diagnosis for the detected DTC. Specify the malfunctioning part.
6.FAIL-SAFE ACTIVATION CHECK
Determine if the customer's concern is related to fail-safe activation.
7.SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the system diagnosis for the system in which the fail-safe activates. Specify the malfunctioning part.
8.SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the symptom diagnosis. Refer to INL-81, "Symptom Table". Specify the malfunctioning part.
9.MALFUNCTION PART REPAIR
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
10.REPAIR CHECK (SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT)
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT. Verify that no DTCs are detected. Erase all DTCs detected prior to the repair. Verify that DTC is not detected again.
11.REPAIR CHECK (OPERATION CHECK)
Check the operation of each part.
Avoiding collision and rollover
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss of
control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering maneuvers,
because these driving practi ...
Engine compartment check locations
VQ35DE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
Drive belt location
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
Fuse block
Fuse block/Fusible links
Fusible links
Battery
Engine oil dipstick
Radiator cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Windshield-washer fluid reservo ...
Precautions in repairing high strength steel
High Strength Steel (HSS)
High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle
weight.
Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength
steel are described below:
Read the following precautions when repairing HSS:
Additional points to c ...