2005 Nissan 350Z service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- Enthusiast Convertible 2-Door
- Performance Coupe 2-Door
- Touring Convertible 2-Door
- Enthusiast Coupe 2-Door
- Touring Coupe 2-Door
- Track Coupe 2-Door
- 35th Anniversary Edition Coupe 2-Door
- Base Coupe 2-Door
- Grand Touring Convertible 2-Door
Engines covered
- 3.5L 3498CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
ZF SERVICE IS RECALL CERTAIN CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBER SX: K70358-01, SHIPPED TO WHOLESALERS AS SERVICE PARTS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, AND MARCH 8, 2011. THESE SERVICE PARTS ARE INTENDED F
AN OVERSIZED CLUTCH DISC COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY ON THE INITIAL START-UP, IF
ZF SERVICE NOTIFY WHOLESALERS TO RETURN ANY AFFECTED CLUTCH KIT ASSEMBLIES STILL IN INVENTORY FOR FR
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehi
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehi
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAN COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 8 most recent of 45 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, THE CONTACT WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, STRUCK A CURB, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE
I HAD A CAR ACCIDENT ON 1-1-2006. I HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION IN A 2005 NISSAN 350Z. THE PASSENGERS AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT. WHICH RESULTED IN A FRACTURED STERNUM. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN 350Z. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND THE AIR BAGS DID N
I HAD AVITAL 5303L REMOTE STARTER/SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLED ON MY CAR ON 2/8/14 BY MOBILE SOUND AND ALARM IN PENNSAUKEN NJ. WHEN I GOT HOME I TURNED OFF MY CAR AND PLACED THE CAR IN 1ST GEAR (MANUAL T
TEST DROVE THIS CAR AT TOYOTA OF ROCK HILL. SALES MANAGER DID NOT WANT ME TO TAKE IT ON THE INTERSTATE. I REFUSED TO BUY IT UNLESS I COULD TAKE IT THERE. WENT APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. WITH FLOW OF TRAFF
Showing the 5 most serious of 102 complaints filed with NHTSA.
