The service and repair manual for the 1997 INFINITI Q45 — the 4.1L V8 engine, 2 trims. 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.1L V8 — 252 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | T Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 13 complaints · 56 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Q45 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 98
- General Information 1,514
- Accessories & Equipment 254
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 115
- Body & Frame 115
- Maintenance 31
- Brakes 128
- Restraints 51
- Drivelines & Axles 31
- Steering 103
- Electrical 130
- Suspension 76
- Engine Mechanical 101
- Transmission 169
- Engine Performance 492
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Q45
- Electrical System — alternator/generator/regulator · 02V171000If the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the.
- Electrical System — alternator/generator/regulator · 99V129000If the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 98V325000If this occurred and the driver failed to move the shift lever to 'park' or engage the parking brake.
Owners have filed 13 complaints and INFINITI has issued 56 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Q45. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Q45 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Q45?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 4.1L V8 across the T Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones INFINITI published for this year.
What 1997 Q45 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Q45, covering electrical system, power train. 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 1997 Q45 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 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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