2004 INFINITI QX56 drain bolt

BR-12
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
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BRAKE PIPING AND HOSEPFP:46210
Hydraulic CircuitEFS003PC
CAUTION:

All hoses and tubes must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.

Make sure there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and
counterclockwise.

The brake piping is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is detected, always disassemble
the parts. Replace applicable part with a new one, if necessary.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.

When removing components, cover connections so that no dirt, dust, or other foreign matter gets
in.

Refill with recommended brake fluid. Refer to MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Hose EFS003PD
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-10, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove lock plate and brake hose from bracket.
4. Remove union bolt and then remove brake hose from caliper assembly.
1. Actuator 2. Master cylinder 3. Brake booster
4. Connector
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BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
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INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on caliper
assembly, and tighten union bolt.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Insert brake hose end through bracket, then secure it to bracket
with lock plate.
3. Install brake tube to brake hose, then tighten flare nut using a
flare nut wrench.
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Hose EFS003PE
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-10, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube from brake hose.
3. Remove lock plate and brake hose from bracket.
4. Remove union bolt, and then remove brake hose from caliper assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on caliper
assembly, and tighten union bolt.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washers.
2. Insert brake hose end through bracket, then secure it to bracket
with lock plate.
3. Install brake tube to brake hose, then tighten flare nut to using a
flare nut wrench.
4. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake
System" .
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BR-22
FRONT DISC BRAKE
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WAR NIN G:
Clean dust on cylinder body and brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of
airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:

While removing cylinder body never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.

It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of cylinder body. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.

Do not damage piston boot.

Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-25, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadEFS003PP
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
3. Remove lower sliding pin bolt using power tool.
4. Suspend cylinder body with a wire and remove pads, shims and retainers from torque member.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply Molykote AS880N grease between brake pad plate and shim, then attach shims to brake pads.
Refer to MA-10, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
2. Attach pad retainer to torque member, then install brake pad and
shim assemblies.
CAUTION:
When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is
flush with torque member, as shown.
3. Push pistons into cylinder body.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), etc.,
makes it easier to push in piston.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder
reservoir tank. Watch the level of the surface of reservoir tank.
4. Remove wire then swing cylinder body down over brake pad assemblies.
5. Install lower sliding pin bolt and tighten to specification. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
6. Check brake for drag.
7. Inspect fluid level, then install master cylinder reservoir cap.
8. Install wheel and tire. Refer to WT-6, "
Rotation" .
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc RotorEFS0062V
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid, as necessary. Refer to BR-10, "
Drain and Refill" .
NOTE:
Do not remove union bolt unless removing cylinder body from vehicle.
3. Remove union bolt as necessary and torque member bolts, then remove cylinder body and torque mem-
ber assembly.
NOTE:
Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
NOTE:
When servicing cylinder body, remove sliding pin bolts and cylinder body from torque member.
4. Remove torque member, as necessary.
5. Remove disc rotor.
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install torque member and tighten to specification. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
3. Install sliding pin bolts, if removed.
4. Install cylinder body, then tighten sliding pin bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

When attaching cylinder body to the vehicle, wipe any oil
off knuckle spindle, washers and cylinder body attach-
ment surfaces.

Do not reuse cylinder body torque member bolts.
5. Install brake hose to cylinder body, if removed, then tighten
union bolt to the specified torque. Refer to BR-21, "
Compo-
nents" .
CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper washers for union bolt.

Attach brake hose to cylinder body together with union
bolt and washers.
6. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
7. Install wheel and tire. Refer to WT-6, "
Rotation" .
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper AssemblyEFS003PR
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove sliding pin bolt, and then remove the pad, shim, shim cover, and pad retainer from the torque
member.
2. Remove sliding pins and sliding pin boots from torque member.
3. Place a wooden block as shown in the figure, and blow air from
union bolt mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION:
Do not get your fingers caught in piston.
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BR-28
REAR DISC BRAKE
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
CAUTION:

While removing cylinder body, never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.

It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of cylinder body assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to
stretch brake hose.

Do not damage piston boot.

Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or it a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-31, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadEFS003PU
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove mounting bolt from the top mount.
3. Swing cylinder body open, and remove pads.
INSTALLATION
1. Push piston in so that pad is firmly attached and mount cylinder body to torque member.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), makes it easier to push in the piston.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the
surface of reservoir tank.
2. Install pads to cylinder body.
3. Install top mounting bolt and tighten to specification.
4. Check brake for drag.
5. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-6, "
Rotation"
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly and Disc RotorEFS003PV
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid as necessary. Refer to BR-10, "
Drain and Refill" .
NOTE:
Do not remove union bolt unless removing cylinder body from vehicle.
3. Remove mounting bolts and cylinder body.
NOTE:
Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with recommended brake fluid. Refer to MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install cylinder body to the vehicle, and tighten mounting bolts to specification. Refer to BR-27, "
Compo-
nents" .
CAUTION:
Before installing cylinder body to the vehicle, wipe off mounting surface of cylinder body.
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BRC-66
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (ASSEMBLY)
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (ASSEMBLY)PFP:47660
Removal and InstallationEFS003RQ
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the cowl top extension. Refer to EI-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Drain the brake fluid. Refer to BR-10, "
Drain and Refill" .
4. Disconnect the actuator harness from the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
CAUTION:

To remove the brake tubes, use a flare nut wrench to prevent the flare nuts and brake tubes from
being damaged.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
5. Disconnect the brake tubes.
6. Remove the three bolts and remove the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
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1. To rear left 2. To rear right 3. To front left
4. To front right 5. From the master cylinder secondary side 6. From the master cylinder primary side
7. ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit)8. Harness connector

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RADIATOR
2004 QX56
RADIATORPFP:21400
Removal and InstallationEBS00I4Y
WAR NIN G:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator.
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-11, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to MA-12, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-14, "
REMOVAL" .
4. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses.

Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
5. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses from radiator.
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1. Radiator 2. Bolt 3. Mounting rubber
4. A/T fluid cooler hose 5. Radiator hose (lower) 6. Flaps
7. Radiator shroud (upper) 8. Radiator shroud (lower) 9. Drain plug
10. Radiator hose (upper) 11. Reservoir tank hose 12. By-pass hose
13. Reservoir tank 14. Reservoir tank cap

PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Drain Engine CoolantEBS00IKY
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingEBS00IKZ

Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.

Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.

After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyEBS00IL0

When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely,
avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.

Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.

Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.

Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.

When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be
used where noted in the step.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementEBS00IL1
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationEBS00IL2

Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.

When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.

Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.

Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for
any restriction and blockage.

Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.

Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.

Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine
stopped). Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.

After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust
systems for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningEBS00IL3

For final tightening of the following engine parts use Tool:
–Cylinder head bolts
–Main bearing cap bolts
–Connecting rod cap bolts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angle
tightening)

Do not use a torque value for final tightening.

The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.

Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and lightly coated with engine oil. Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)