2005 INFINITI QX4 roof

ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR)
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ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR)PFP:00032
System DescriptionUBS00KZJ
From the beginning of refueling, the air and vapor inside the fuel tank go through refueling EVAP vapor cut
valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The vapor is absorbed by the EVAP canister and the air is
released to the atmosphere.
When the refueling has reached the full level of the fuel tank, the refueling EVAP vapor cut valve is closed and
refueling is stopped because of auto shut-off. The vapor which was absorbed by the EVAP canister is purged
during driving.
WA RN ING:
When conducting inspections below, be sure to observe the following:

Put a “CAUTION: INFLAMMABLE” sign in workshop.

Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from work area.

Be sure to furnish the workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.
CAUTION:

Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
–Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof container and put lid on securely.
–Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to EC-93, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
–Disconnect battery ground cable.

Always replace O-ring when the fuel gauge retainer is removed.

Do not kink or twist hose and tube when they are installed.

Do not tighten hose and clamps excessively to avoid damaging hoses.

After installation, run engine and check for fuel leaks at connection.

Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
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Revision: October 20052005 QX56 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Service Notice .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 5
Work Flow ................................................................ 5
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ..................................... 5
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE ....... 6
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ........... 6
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ...................................................... 6
REPAIR THE CAUSE ........................................... 6
CONFIRM THE REPAIR ....................................... 7
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ........... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... 7
CENTER CONSOLE ............................................. 7
DOORS ................................................................. 7
TRUNK .................................................................. 8
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ..................................... 8
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR) ..... 8
SEATS ................................................................... 8
UNDERHOOD ....................................................... 8
Diagnostic Worksheet .............................................. 9
CLIP AND FASTENER ..............................................11
Description ..............................................................11
FRONT BUMPER ..................................................... 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REAR BUMPER ....................................................... 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
FRONT GRILLE ........................................................ 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
COWL TOP ............................................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
FRONT FENDER ...................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20OVER FENDER ......................................................... 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
FENDER PROTECTOR ............................................ 23
Removal and Installation ........................................ 23
FRONT ................................................................ 23
LICENSE LAMP FINISHER ...................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
RUNNING BOARDS ................................................. 25
Removal and Installation ........................................ 25
REAR SPOILER ........................................................ 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
ROOF RACK ............................................................. 27
Removal and Installation ........................................ 27
DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING ..................................... 28
Removal and Installation ........................................ 28
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SIDE GUARD MOLDING .......................................... 30
Removal and Installation ........................................ 30
REMOVAL ........................................................... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
DOOR FINISHER ...................................................... 32
Removal and Installation ........................................ 32
FRONT DOOR .................................................... 32
REAR DOOR ....................................................... 33
BODY SIDE TRIM ..................................................... 35
Removal and Installation ........................................ 35
LOWER DASH SIDE FINISHER ......................... 35
CENTER PILLAR LOWER FINISHER ................ 36
CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER ................. 36
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER ................................. 36
KICKING PLATES ............................................... 36
MUDGUARD FINISHERS ................................... 36
DOOR PARTING SEALS .................................... 36
FLOOR TRIM ............................................................ 37
Removal and Installation ........................................ 37

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid bumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

ROOF RACK
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Removal and InstallationEIS004WN
1. Remove screws, raise tie down hooks and remove finisher covers.
2. Remove bolts and remove front crossbar and gasket.
3. Remove screws, raise tie down hooks and remove slide rail covers.
4. Remove sliding crossbar.
5. Remove bolts and remove slide rails.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

To install finisher covers and slide rail covers, rotate tie hooks to the 50 degrees up position and slip cover
over tie down. Press down until clip is engaged. Rotate tie down hook to the down position. Install screws.
1. Sliding crossbar 2. Finisher cover 3. Front crossbar
4. Gasket 5. Slide rail 6. Slide rail cover
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HEADLINING
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CAUTION:
Disconnect both terminals from battery in advance.
1. Remove body side trim. Refer to EI-35, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
2. Remove luggage floor trim. Refer to EI-40, "
LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM" .
3. Remove sunvisor assemblies.
4. Remove sunvisor clips.
5. Remove sunroof welt (if equipped).
6. Remove front roof console.

Disconnect harnesses.
7. Remove rear roof console.

Disconnect harnesses.
8. Remove assist grips.
9. Remove lamp assembly from rear roof finisher.

Disconnect harness.
10. Remove rear roof finisher.
11. Remove headlining.

Remove clips from rear of headlining.

Disconnect harnesses.
12. Remove rear air control.

Disconnect harness.
13. Remove rear audio control assembly.

Disconnect harness.
14. Remove lamp assemblies.

Disconnect harnesses.
15. Remove air vents.
16. Remove the front roof console bracket.
17. Remove rear roof console front bracket.
18. Remove assist grip brackets from roof.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Headlining (without sunroof) 2. Assist grip bracket 3. Assist grip
4. Sunvisor assembly LH 5. Cap LH 6. Sunvisor holder
7. Front roof console 8. Sunglass bin 9. Sunroof welt
10. Cap RH 11. Sunvisor assembly RH 12. Rear roof console bracket
13. Rear storage bin or DVD display 14. Rear air control 15. Rear audio control assembly
16. Rear roof console 17. Rear roof console finisher 18. Rear storage bin
19. Air vent 20. Lamp assembly 21. Plastic clip
22. Headlining (with sunroof) 23. Rear lamp lens 24. Rear lamp
25. Rear roof finisher 26. Plastic clip 27. Metal clip

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TIMING CHAIN
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9. Remove the oil pump. Refer to LU-13, "Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the chain tensioner on the left bank using the following steps.
NOTE:
To remove the timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the left bank. The procedure for
removing parts on the right bank is omitted because it is the same as that for the left bank.
a. Squeeze the return-proof clip ends using suitable tool and push
the plunger into the tensioner body.
b. Secure the plunger using stopper pin.

Stopper pin is made from hard wire approximately 1 mm (0.04
in) in diameter.
c. Remove the bolts and chain tensioner.
WAR NIN G:
Plunger, spring, and spring seat pop out when (squeezing)
return-proof clip without holding plunger head. It may
cause serious injuries. Always hold plunger head when
removing.
NOTE:

Stop the plunger in the fully extended position by using the
return-proof clip 1 if the stopper pin is removed.

Push the plunger 2 into the tensioner body while squeezing
the return-proof clip 1. Secure it using stopper pin 3.
11. Remove the chain tension guide and slack guide.
12. Remove the timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
13. Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts as shown and remove the
camshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:
To avoid interference between valves and pistons, do not
turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing chain is discon-
nected.
14. Repeat the same procedure to remove the right timing chain and
associated parts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for cracks and any excessive wear at link plates. Replace
chain if necessary.

In the same way as for the left bank, inspect the timing chain
and associated parts on the right bank.
KBIA2479E
KBIA2483E
KBIA2513E
PBIC0282E

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CAMSHAFT
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5. Remove the chain tensioner on the left bank using the following steps.
WAR NIN G:
Plunger, spring, and spring seat pop out when squeezing return-proof clip without holding
plunger head. It may cause serious injuries. Always hold plunger head when removing.
a. Squeeze return-proof clip ends using suitable tool and push the
plunger into the tensioner body.
b. Secure plunger using stopper pin.

Stopper pin is made from hard wire approximately 1 mm (0.04
in) in diameter.
c. Remove the bolts and the chain tensioner.
NOTE:

Stop plunger in the fully extended position using return-proof clip
1 if stopper pin is removed.

Push the plunger 2 into the tensioner body while squeezing the
return-proof clip 1. Secure it using stopper pin 3.
6. Remove the right chain tensioner cover from the front cover
using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
7. Remove chain tensioner on right bank using the following steps.
WAR NIN G:
Plunger, spring, and spring seat pop out when squeezing return-proof clip without holding
plunger head. It may cause serious injuries. Always hold plunger head when removing.
a. Squeeze return-proof clip ends using suitable tool and push the
plunger into the tensioner body.
b. Secure plunger using stopper pin.

Stopper pin is made from hard wire approximately 1 mm (0.04
in) in diameter.
KBIA2479E
KBIA2483E
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
KBIA2521E
KBIA2479E

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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
EDS003PC
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WAR NIN G:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
PrecautionsEDS003PD
CAUTION:

Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand symptoms well. Perform correct and system-
atic operations.

Check for the correct installation status prior removal or disassembly. When matching marks are
required, be sure they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.

Carry out an overhaul in a clean work place, Using a dust proof room is recommended.

Before disassembly, using steam or white gasoline, completely remove sand and mud from the
exterior the unit, preventing them from entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.

Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and abnormal wear. If a
malfunction is detected, replace it with a new one.

Normally replace lock pins, oil seals, and bearings with new ones every times they are removed.

In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to out-
side. If tightening sequence is specified, observe it.

Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.

Be careful not to damage the sliding surfaces and mating surface.

When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mounting surface; then remove any mois-
ture, oil, and foreign materials from the application and mounting surfaces.

Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.

Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent entering of lint.

During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque, and new differential gear oil, Vaseline,
or multi-purpose grease, as specified for each vehicle, when necessary.