2004 INFINITI QX56 cabin filter

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(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace drive belts if damaged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to the FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-12
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R]MA-15
EVAP vapor linesI*MA-19
Fuel linesI*MA-15
Fuel filter NOTE (3)—
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R*MA-12
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-16
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R RMA-16
Spark plugs (double PLATI-
NUM-TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-17
Intake and exhaust valve
clearance*NOTE (5)EM-52
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section
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Title Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.5
(12)
611 . 2 5
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
24
Brake lines and cables I IMA-27
Brake pads and rotors I I I IMA-28
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1) I I MA-21
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil NOTE (1) I IMA-24,
MA-24
Rear final drive oil NOTE (1) I IMA-24,
MA-24
Steering gear, linkage, axle, and suspension
partsIIIIMA-28,
MA-29
Tire Rotation NOTE (2)MA-27
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD) I I I IMA-24
Exhaust system I I I IMA-21
In-cabin microfilter R RAT C - 1 4 2

MA-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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(1) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2ELS00102
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace drive belts if damaged.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section
- Page
or
- Content
Title Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Brake lines and cables I IMA-27
Brake pads and rotors I I I IMA-28
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1) I IMA-21
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil NOTE (1) I IMA-24,
MA-24
Rear final drive oil NOTE (1) I IMA-24,
MA-24
Steering gear, linkage, axle, and suspension
partsII IIMA-28,
MA-29
Tire Rotation NOTE (2)MA-27
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD) I I I IMA-24
Exhaust system I I I IMA-21
In-cabin microfilter R RAT C - 1 4 2
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
or - Content
Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-12
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-15
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-19
Fuel lines I* I*MA-15
Fuel filter NOTE (2)—
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-12
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-16
Engine oil filter R R R R R R R RMA-16
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-17
Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (4)EM-52

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage interval only.
(1) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL Reference
Section
- Page
or
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Title Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Brake lines and cables IIIIMA-27
Brake pads and rotors IIIIMA-28
Automatic transmission fluid IIIIMA-21
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil IIIIMA-24,
MA-24
Rear final drive oil IIIIMA-24,
MA-24
Steering gear, linkage, axle, and sus-
pension parts.IIMA-28,
MA-29
Tire rotation NOTE (1)MA-27
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft
(4WD)IIIIMA-24
Exhaust system I IMA-21
In-cabin microfilter RRRRAT C - 1 4 2

MA-20
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEPFP:00100
Changing In-cabin MicrofilterELS0010E
1. Remove the instrument lower cover RH.
2. Remove the glove box assembly.
a. Remove the two lower glove box screws.
b. Open the glove box, then remove the four upper glove box
screws.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the two glove box striker screws.
c. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel to
access the in-cabin microfilter cover.
3. Remove the screw and remove the in-cabin microfilter cover.
4. Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the front heater and cool-
ing unit assembly housing.
LLIA0072E
LJIA0146E
WJIA0628E
LJIA0134E

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5. Insert the first new in-cabin microfilter into the front heater and
cooling unit assembly housing and slide it over to the right.
Insert the second new in-cabin microfilter into the front heater
and cooling unit assembly housing.
NOTE:
The in-cabin microfilters are marked with air flow arrows. The
end of the microfilter with the arrow should face the rear of the
vehicle. The arrows should point downward.
6. Install the in-cabin microfilter cover.
7. Install the glove box assembly in reverse order of removal.
8. Install the instrument lower cover RH.
Checking Exhaust SystemELS0010F
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
Checking A/T FluidELS001JM
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Check for any fluid leakage.
3. Remove the tightening bolt for the ATF level gauge.
LJIA0148E
LJIA0134E
Upper glove box screws : 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)
Lower glove box screws : 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)
LLIA0072E
SM A211 A