2005 INFINITI QX4 4WD

IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Identification NumberEAS001G3
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ARRANGEMENT
1. Emission control information label 2. Tire placard 3. F.M.V.S.S. certification label
4. Vehicle identification number plate 5. Vacuum hose diagram
WAIA0053E
Position Character Qualifier Definition
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5N3 Manufacturer 5N3: USA produced multi-purpose vehicle 2
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4 A Engine type A: VK56DE
5 A Vehicle line A: Infiniti QX56
6 0 Model change (0-9)
7 8 Body type 8: 4 door wagon
8AGross vehicle
weight ratingA: 2WD, 4-wheel ABS, Class E
B: 4WD, 4-wheel ABS, Class E
9 * Check digit(0 to 9 or X) The code for the check digit is determined by a mathematical
computation.
10 5 Model year 2005
11 NManufacturing
plantN: Canton Mississippi
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XXXXXVehicle serial num-
berChassis number 13
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Numerics
2-4WD shift solenoid valve ..... TF-94
, TF-152, TF-165
4WD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-24
4WD shift switch ................................................ TF-66
4WD solenoid valve ................ TF-90, TF-152, TF-165
4WD system description .................................... TF-15
4WD system diagram ........................................ TF-19
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A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-29
A/C compressor clutch removal and installation .. ATC-
180
A/C compressor mounting ............................. ATC-179
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-11
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-14
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-26
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-132
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-186
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system identification ..... ATC-7
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-5
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure ATC-
175
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-14
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-11
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-22
A/C lubrication oil ............................................. ATC-22
A/C operational check ....................... ATC-57, ATC-60
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-55, ATC-132
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-193
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-33
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-43
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-13, AT-50, MA-22
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-13
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-13, MA-24
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-126
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-40
A/T indicator ........................................................ DI-40
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-222
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-41
A/T Wiring diagram AT - CAN ............................ AT-96
A/T Wiring diagram AT - FTS .......................... AT-127
A/T Wiring diagram AT - MAIN ........................ AT-168
A/T Wiring diagram AT - NONDTC .................. AT-177
A/T Wiring diagram AT - PNP/SW ................... AT-105
A/T Wiring diagram AT - STSIG ...................... AT-100
A/T Wiring diagram AT - VSS A/T ................... AT-110
ABS - Wiring diagram ..................................... BRC-16
ABS (anti-lock brake system) ........................... BRC-7
Accelerator control system ............................... ACC-2
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor . EC-591, EC-
597, EC-611
Accelerator pedal released position learning ..... EC-90
AF1B1-Wiring diagram EC-461, EC-470, EC-479, EC-
489, EC-500, EC-510, EC-522
AF1B2-Wiring diagram EC-463, EC-472, EC-481, EC-
491, EC-502, EC-512, EC-524
AF1HB1-Wiring diagram ................................. EC-387
AF1HB2-Wiring diagram ................................. EC-389
Aiming adjustment .................................. LT-30, LT-78
Air bag ............................................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct ..................................... EM-14
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ MA-16
Air conditioner cut control ................................. EC-28
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor EC-174, EC-
183
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 .. EC-459, EC-468, EC-477, EC-
487, EC-497, EC-507, EC-519
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 heater ........................... EC-386
Air mix. door motor .......................................... ATC-70
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-137, ATC-148
Angular tightening application ............................. EM-3
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-593
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-599
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-613
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-571
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............................. EC-554
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............................. EC-658
ASCD ................................................................ EC-29
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCD brake switch ........................... EC-569, EC-657
ASCD indicator lamp ....................................... EC-664
ASCD steering switch ..................................... EC-552
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-665
ATP switch ............................ TF-107, TF-110, TF-115
AUDIO - Wiring diagram .................................... AV-10
AUT/DP - Wiring diagram .................................. SE-20
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram .............. ATC-43
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror ........... GW-75, GW-76
Autolamp ............................................................ LT-47
Automatic amplifier ......................................... ATC-61
Automatic drive positioner .................................. SE-11
Automatic transmission number .......................... GI-48
AV and NAVI control unit ................................... AV-63
AV communication line ...................................... AV-87
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Back door ........................................................... BL-99
Back door trim ..................................................... EI-32
Back sonar .......................................................... DI-58
BACK/L - Wiring diagram ................................. LT-106
Back-up lamp ................................................... LT-106
Ball joint (front) ................................................ FSU-15
Basic inspection ................................................ EC-72
Battery ................................................................. SC-4
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester SC-6, SC-12,
SC-19
BCM (Body control module) .............................. BCS-3
Block heater ...................................................... EM-73
Blower motor ................................... ATC-93, ATC-152
Body alignment ................................................ BL-172
Body component parts ..................................... BL-161
Body construction ............................................ BL-171
Body exterior paint color .................................. BL-160
Body mounting ................................................. BL-159

CAN COMMUNICATION
LAN-5
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CAN COMMUNICATIONPFP:23710
System DescriptionUKS000NU
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication UnitUKS000NV
Go to CAN system, when selecting your CAN system type from the following table.
×: Applicable
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with ICC can be identified by the presence of a ICC switch.
TYPE1
System diagram

Ty p e 1
Body typeWagon
Axle 2WD 4WD
EngineVK56DE
TransmissionA/T
Brake controlVDC
ICC system××
CAN system type 1234
CAN system trouble diagnosisLAN-16
LAN-50LAN-90LAN-126
BBIA0584E
PKIA8173E

CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 3)
LAN-95
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Work FlowUKS0019V
1. When there are no indications of “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM”, “HVAC”, “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” or
“IPDM E/R” on “SELECT SYSTEM” display of CONSULT-II, print the “SELECT SYSTEM”.
2. Print all the data of “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” for “ENGINE”, “A/T”, “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM”, “HVAC”,
“ALL MODE AWD/4WD”, “ABS” and “IPDM E/R” displayed on CONSULT-II.
3. Print all the data of “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” for “ENGINE”, “A/T”, “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM”,
“HVAC”, “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”, “ABS” and “IPDM E/R” displayed on CONSULT-II.
4. Attach the printed sheet of “SELECT SYSTEM”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and “CAN DIAG SUPPORT
MNTR” onto the check sheet. Refer to LAN-97, "
CHECK SHEET" .
5. Based on the indications of “SELECT SYSTEM” and the results of “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”, puts a
check mark onto the items with “No indication”, “NG” or “UNKWN” in the check sheet table. Refer to LAN-
97, "CHECK SHEET" .
CAUTION:
“ALL MODE AWD/4WD” puts a check mark on the check
sheet when “Present” is “UNKWN” and “Past” is “0”.
PKIA2093E
PKIA8260E
PKIA8343E
SKIB3244E

CAN SYSTEM (TYPE 4)
LAN-131
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Work FlowUKS001NT
1. When there are no indications of “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM”, “HVAC”, “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” or
“IPDM E/R” on “SELECT SYSTEM” display of CONSULT-II, print the “SELECT SYSTEM”.
2. Print all the data of “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” for “ENGINE”, “A/T”, “ICC”, “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, “BCM”,
“HVAC”, “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”, “ABS” and “IPDM E/R” displayed on CONSULT-II.
3. Print all the data of “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR” for “ENGINE”, “A/T”, “ICC”, “AUTO DRIVE POS.”,
“BCM”, “HVAC”, “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”, “ABS” and “IPDM E/R” displayed on CONSULT-II.
4. Attach the printed sheet of “SELECT SYSTEM”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and “CAN DIAG SUPPORT
MNTR” onto the check sheet. Refer to LAN-133, "
CHECK SHEET" .
5. Based on the indications of “SELECT SYSTEM” and the results of “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”, puts a
check mark onto the items with “No indication”, “NG” or “UNKWN” in the check sheet table. Refer to LAN-
133, "CHECK SHEET" .
CAUTION:
“ALL MODE AWD/4WD” puts a check mark on the check
sheet when “Present” is “UNKWN” and “Past” is “0”.
PKIA2093E
PKIA8260E
PKIA8343E
SKIB3244E

ILLUMINATION
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to combination meter terminal 8.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

to ignition relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and

to BCM terminal 38, and

through 10A fuse (No. 59, located in the fuse and relay box)

through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 24.
Ground is supplied

to BCM terminal 67 and

to combination meter terminal 17

through grounds M57, M61 and M79, and

to IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 59

through grounds E9, E15 and E24.
ILLUMINATION OPERATION BY LIGHTING SWITCH
With the lighting switch in the 1ST or 2ND position (or if the auto light system is activated), the BCM receives
input signal requesting the illumination lamps to illuminate. This input signal is communicated to the IPDM E/R
across the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the tail lamp relay coil, which, when
energized, directs power

through 10A fuse (No. 36, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 49

to illumination control switch terminal 1

to power liftgate switch terminal 3

to front room/map lamp assembly (console box illumination) terminal 7

to hazard switch terminal 3

to rear sonar system OFF switch terminal 3

to glove box lamp terminal +

to display control unit terminal 14

to 4WD shift switch terminal 7 (with 4-wheel drive)

to front air control terminal 23

to rear power vent window switch terminal 5

to DVD player terminal 12 (with DVD entertainment system)

to NAVI control unit terminal 25

to pedal adjusting switch terminal 5

to electric brake (pre-wiring) terminal 4

to front and rear heated seat switch LH and RH terminal 5

to A/T device terminal 11

to VDC OFF switch terminal 3

to tow mode switch terminal 3

to headlamp aiming switch terminal 3 (with headlamp aiming control)

to clock terminal 3

to compass and thermometer terminal 4, and

through 10A fuse (No. 37, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 57

to AV switch terminal 3

to audio unit terminal 8

to rear air control terminal 1 and

to rear audio remote control unit terminal 6.
Illumination is controlled

through illumination control switch terminal 2

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ILLUMINATION
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to power liftgate switch terminal 4

to front room/map lamp assembly (console box illumination) terminal 8

to AV switch terminal 4

to hazard switch terminal 4

to audio unit terminal 7

to rear sonar system OFF switch terminal 4

to 4WD switch terminal 8 (with 4-wheel drive)

to front air control terminal 24

to rear power vent window switch terminal 6

to DVD player terminal 10 (with DVD entertainment system)

to pedal adjusting switch terminal 6

to A/T device terminal 12

to front heated seat switch LH and RH terminal 6

to VDC OFF switch terminal 4

to tow mode switch terminal 4

to headlamp aiming switch terminal 4 (with headlamp aiming control)

to clock terminal 4 and

to combination meter terminal 18.
Ground is supplied

to illumination control switch terminal 3

to glove box lamp terminal –

to display control unit terminal 3

to rear heated seat switches terminal 6

to electric brake (pre-wiring) terminal 1 and

to compass and thermometer terminal 7

through grounds M57, M61 and M79, and

to NAVI control unit terminal 30

to rear air control terminal 3 and

to rear audio remote control unit terminal 15

through grounds B117 and B132.
With power and ground supplied, illumination lamps illuminate.
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
When the combination switch (lighting switch) is in the 1ST or 2ND position (or if auto light system is acti-
vated), and the ignition switch is turned from ON or ACC to OFF, the battery saver control function is activated.
Under this condition, the illumination lamps remain illuminated for 5 minutes, then the illumination lamps are
turned off.
When the lighting switch is turned from OFF to 1ST or 2ND position (or if auto light system is activated) after
illumination lamps are turned off by the battery saver control, the illumination lamps illuminate again.
Exterior lamp battery saver control mode can be changed by the function setting of CONSULT-II.
CAN Communication System DescriptionEKS00BBK
Refer to LAN-5, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

MA-1
MAINTENANCE
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CONTENTS
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Revision: October 20052005 QX56 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tool ......................................... 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................... 5
General Maintenance ............................................... 5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance ....................... 7
Maintenance For Off-road Driving (4WD only) ......... 7
Schedule 1 ............................................................... 7
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 7
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............... 8
Schedule 2 ............................................................... 9
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 9
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............. 10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .......11
Fluids and Lubricants ..............................................11
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................... 12
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL .................................... 12
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO ..... 12
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ......................................... 13
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 13
DRIVE BELT TENSION ...................................... 13
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 13
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 13
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 14
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 15
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 16
Changing Fuel Filter ............................................... 16
Changing Engine Air Cleaner Filter ........................ 16
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 16
Changing Engine Oil .............................................. 17
Changing Oil Filter ................................................. 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 18
Changing Spark Plugs ............................................ 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 20
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 21
Changing In-cabin Microfilter .................................. 21
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 22
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 22
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 24
Changing Transfer Fluid ......................................... 24
DRAINING ........................................................... 24
FILLING ............................................................... 25
Checking Transfer Fluid ......................................... 25
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL ................ 25
Checking Propeller Shaft ........................................ 25
Checking Final Drive Oil ......................................... 25
Changing Final Drive Oil ......................................... 25
Balancing Wheels ................................................... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................... 26
Tire Rotation ........................................................... 28
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 28
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 28
Checking Disc Brake .............................................. 28
ROTOR ................................................................ 28
CALIPER ............................................................. 29
PAD ..................................................................... 29
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ..................... 29
STEERING GEAR ............................................... 29
STEERING LINKAGE ......................................... 29
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines .............. 29
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL .................................. 29
CHECKING LINES .............................................. 30
Checking Axle and Suspension Parts .................... 30
FRONT AND REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
PARTS ................................................................. 30
DRIVE SHAFT ..................................................... 30