Drivetrain - AWD Lamp ON/DTC's C1204/C1205 Set

Classification: EC10-011

Reference: ITB10-043

Date: July 16, 2010

AWD WARNING LIGHT "ON" WITH DTC C1204 AND/OR C1205 STORED

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2009 G37 Coupe and Sedan (C/V36) - with AWD
2009 FX35 and FX50 (S51) - with AWD





APPLIED VINS

APPLIED DATES:
G37 Coupe built before 10-7-09 // G37 Sedan built before 3-12-09
FX35 built before 3-12-09 // FX50 built before 3-20-09

IF YOU CONFIRM

An Applied Vehicle has the AWD warning light "ON" with one or both of the following DTC codes stored:

^ C1204 (AWD Solenoid)

^ C1205 (AWD Actuator Relay)

ACTIONS

1. Replace the electric controlled coupling in the transfer assembly and the oil cover.

NOTE:
Do not replace the entire transfer assembly for this incident, should it occur.

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTIONS (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





CLAIMS INFORMATION





PARTS INFORMATION

CAUTION:
Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J. Do not mix with other fluids. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J, or its equivalent, may cause deterioration in drivability and transfer assembly durability, and may damage the transfer case assembly.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the transfer assembly from the vehicle and place it in a clean working area.

^ Refer to the DLN section of the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for removal information.

2. Disassemble the transfer assembly and replace the electric controlled coupling and the oil cover with the parts listed in the Parts Information section.

^ Refer to the DLN section of the applicable ESM for disassembly and assembly information.

Helpful tips for coupling replacement





The drive chain, front drive shaft, main shaft, and coupler assembly are removed together:

^ Use a rubber mallet to tap on the rear of the main shaft, while

^ Pulling outward on the front drive shaft.

NOTE:
Make sure to use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket to reseal (reassemble) the case, See Parts Information section.

New harness route when using the new oil cover listed in the Parts Information section





OLD Oil Cover and Harness Route





NEW Oil Cover and Harness Route