Classification:

Reference:

Date:

EM17-003

ITB17-048

September 6, 2017

2013 JX35 AND 2014 – 2017 QX60; RADIATOR SHROUD
AND COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
APPLIED VEHICLES:

2013 JX (L50)
2014 – 2017 QX60 (L50)

SERVICE INFORMATION
When replacing the radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly for any reason, the engine coolant, air cleaner
case, and air duct does not need to be removed as part of the procedure. Use this SERVICE PROCEDURE (in
place of the ESM) and the CLAIMS INFORMATION in this bulletin. The ESM will be updated at a later date.
Radiator core
support

Radiator shroud
shroud
and
cooling
and fan
cooling fan
assembly

Grommet
Figure 1
IMPORTANT: You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is
essential to successfully completing this repair.
Infiniti Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained
individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that
a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Infiniti retailer to determine if this
applies to your vehicle.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Write down the radio settings.
Presets
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2
SAT 3
Bass

1

2

Treble

3

Balance

4

5

Fade

6

Spd Sen. Vol.

3. Record (write down) any other customer settings that will be lost when the battery is disconnected.


Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) section PG-Power Supply, Ground,
& Circuit Elements, for a listing of systems that may lose settings or memory when disconnecting the
12V battery.
 Look in the PG section index for ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY
NEGATIVE TERMINAL.
 This list often includes items such as audio, HVAC, power windows, clock, etc.

4. Turn ignition OFF.

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5. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
6. Remove cover on battery positive terminal.
7. Disconnect battery positive terminal.
8. Remove battery frame nuts.
9. Remove battery cover.
10. Remove battery.
11. Remove battery tray liner.

Nm (kg-m, in-lb)

Figure 2

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12. Remove 2 bolts securing the front air duct.

Front air duct bolts

13. Remove the front air duct.

Figure 3

NOTE: Step 14 is for 2013 - 2016 model years
only.
Engine cover bolts

14. Remove 4 bolts securing the engine cover and
remove the cover.

Figure 4

NOTE: Step 15 is for 2017 model year only.
15. Gently lift the engine cover to release the 4
tabs and remove the cover.

Engine cover tabs

NOTE: The 2 rearward tabs are under the
engine cover and cannot be seen.

Figure 5

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Ground bolt
16. Remove ground bolt.
NOTE: 2013-2016 model years shown. 2017
model year is similar.

17. Disconnect harness clip.
Harness clip
Figure 6

Upper radiator
mounting clip
18. Disconnect clip securing upper radiator hose to
radiator shroud.

Figure 7

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19. Temporarily secure upper radiator hose away from radiator shroud.


Use a suitable strap to secure radiator hose.

Brake fluid reservoir bracket

Strap

Figure 8

NOTE: Secure the strap to the brake fluid
reservoir bracket as shown in Figures 8 and 9.

Brake fluid
reservoir
bracket

Figure 9

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Upper radiator hose
20. Remove the fan control module as follows;
a. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors on
the fan control module.
b. Remove the 2 bolts securing the fan control
module to the radiator shroud.
c. Remove the fan control module from the
radiator shroud.

Fan control module bolts

Figure 10

NOTE: Refer to Figure 11 for fan control module
location (radiator shroud and cooling fan
assembly removed from vehicle for clarification).

Fan control module bolts

Figure 11

21. Release the fan control module harness clip from
the radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly.

Clip

Figure 12

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ECM and TCM electrical connectors

NOTE: Steps 22 and 23 are for 2013 - 2016
model years only.
22. Disconnect the ECM and TCM electrical
connectors.
23. Remove the 4 ECM and TCM bracket bolts.

ECM and TCM bracket bolts
Figure 13

VTC and TCM electrical connectors

NOTE: Steps 24 and 25 are for 2017 model
year only.
24. Disconnect the VTC module and TCM electrical
connectors.
25. Remove the 4 VTC and TCM bracket bolts.

VTC and TCM bracket bolts

LIFT

Figure 14

26. Lift up on air cleaner case (lower) to release the
bracket.

Air cleaner
case (lower)

NOTE: 2013-2016 model years shown. 2017
model year is similar.

Bracket
Figure 15

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Battery tray support

NOTE: Step 27 is for 2013 - 2016 model years
only.
Harness clip

27. Release the driver’s side harness clip from the
battery tray support.

Figure 16
28. Remove the radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly mounting bolts (refer to Figure 18 on the next page
for bolt locations).
29. Remove the radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly.


Start from the driver’s side and lift the assembly out of the engine compartment.

Figure 17
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Radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly mounting bolt locations

Fan control
module

Radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly
mounting rubbers
Figure 18
30. Before installing a NEW radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly, remove the fan control module electrical
connectors, bolts, and fan control module (if equipped, see Step 20 on Page 7).
31. Verify OLD mounting rubbers are not stuck in the radiator core support.


NEW radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly will come with NEW mounting rubbers.

32. Reinstall all components in reverse order of removal.
33. Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.


Refer to the ESM section, PG – Power, Supply & Ground Elements for a listing of systems that require
reset/initialization after reconnecting the 12V battery.
 Look in the PG section index for ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY
NEGATIVE TERMINAL.
 This list often includes items such as audio, power windows, clock, etc.

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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION

PFP

OP CODE

SYM

DIA

FRT

Replace Motor and Fan
(1)
CC98AA
ZL
32
(2)
Assembly with Shroud
(1) Reference the Electronic Parts Catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the Radiator Shroud and Cooling Fan
Assembly part number as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Infiniti Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate time.

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