The service and repair manual for the 2005 INFINITI FX45 — the 4.5L V8 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones INFINITI published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.5L V8 — 275 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 19 complaints · 41 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2005 FX45 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 496
- General Information 1,843
- Accessories & Equipment 3,269
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 264
- Body & Frame 918
- Maintenance 110
- Brakes 241
- Restraints 126
- Drivelines & Axles 365
- Steering 130
- Electrical 1,902
- Suspension 223
- Engine Mechanical 408
- Transmission 618
- Engine Performance 2,078
- Front Axle Nut 275
- Front Hub Nuts 104
- Rear Axle Nut 240
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2005 FX45
- Child Seat — latch strap · 05V338000If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant i.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V349000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags · 15V226000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator co.
- Air Bags · 15V287000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator co.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 05V555000Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V028000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V008000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
Owners have filed 19 complaints and INFINITI has issued 41 technical service bulletins for the 2005 FX45. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2005 FX45 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2005 FX45?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2005 model year, covering the 4.5L V8 across the Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones INFINITI published for this year.
What 2005 FX45 problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2005 FX45, covering child seat, air bags, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by INFINITI dealers.
Does it include 2005 FX45 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2005 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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