2005 INFINITI QX4 cooling

-1QUICK REFERENCE INDEX AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral InformationBENGINEEMEngine MechanicalLUEngine Lubrication SystemCOEngine Cooling SystemECEngine Control SystemFLFuel SystemEXExhaust SystemACCAccelerator Control SystemCTRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLEATAutomatic TransmissionDDRIVELINE/AXLETFTransferPRPropeller ShaftFFDFront Final DriveRFDRear Final DriveFAXFront AxleRAXRear AxleESUSPENSIONFSUFront SuspensionRSURear SuspensionWTRoad Wheels & TiresFBRAKESBRBrake SystemPBParking Brake SystemBRCBrake Control SystemGSTEERINGPSPower Steering SystemHRESTRAINTSSBSeat BeltsSRSSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)IBODYBLBody, Lock & Security SystemGWGlasses, Window System & MirrorsRFRoofEIExterior & InteriorIPInstrument PanelSESeatAPAdjustable PedalJAIR CONDITIONERATCAutomatic Air ConditionerKELECTRICALSCStarting & Charging SystemLTLighting SystemDIDriver Information SystemWWWiper, Washer & HornBCSBody Control SystemLANLAN SystemAVAudio Visual, Navigation & Telephone SystemACSAuto Cruise Control SystemPGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit ElementsLMAINTENANCEMAMaintenanceMINDEXIDXAlphabetical IndexEdition: October 2004
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QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56

Disc Brake - Repair LimitsELS001U8
Unit: mm (in)
Brake PedalELS001U9
Unit: mm (in)
Refill CapacitiesELS001UA
Brake model CLZ31VC (Front) AD14VE (Rear)
Brake PadStandard thickness (new) 11.88 (0.468) 12.13 (0.478)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 (0.039) 1.0 (0.039)
Disc rotorStandard thickness (new) 26.0 (1.024) 14.0 (0.551)
Repair limit thickness 24.5 (0.965) 12.0 (0.472)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.04 (0.0016) 0.05 (0.0020)
Brake pedal height (from dash panel top surface) 182.3 − 192.3 (7.18 − 7.57)
Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running] More than 90.3 (3.55)
Clearance between stopper rubber and the threaded end of stop lamp switch 0.74 − 1.96 (0.029 − 0.077)
Pedal play3 − 11 (0.12 − 0.43)
DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel
105.8 28 US gal 23 1/4 Imp gal
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter change
6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Without oil filter change
5.9 6 1/4 qt 5 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul)
7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir at MAX level
14.4 3 3/4 gal 3 1/8 gal
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt
Rear final drive oil
1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt
Transfer fluid
3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
Front final drive oil
1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Power steering fluid (PSF)
1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt
Windshield washer fluid
4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.08 ± 0.05 kg 2.38 ± 0.11 lb 2.38 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system lubricants
290 m9.8 fl oz 10.2 fl oz

ACS-52
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ITEMS
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DTC 109 LASER HIGH TEMPEKS00BMI
1. CHECK SYMPTOM
Is cooling system malfunctioning?
YES or NO
YES >>
Repair cooling system.

Erase DTC and perform ICC system running test. Refer to ACS-9, "ICC System Running Test"
. Then perform self-diagnosis of ICC system again.
NO >>

Replace ICC sensor and adjust laser beam aiming. Refer to ACS-60, "ICC Sensor" .

Erase DTC, then perform ICC system running test. Refer to ACS-9, "ICC System Running Test"
. Then perform self-diagnosis of ICC system again.

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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions ECS00CDL

Before connecting or disconnecting the A/T assembly har-
ness connector, turn ignition switch “OFF” and disconnect
negative battery cable. Because battery voltage is applied
to TCM even if ignition switch is turned “OFF”.

After performing each TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS, perform
“DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) CONFIRMATION PROCE-
DURE”.
If the repair is completed the DTC should not be displayed
in the “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE”.

Always use the specified brand of ATF. Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use paper rags not cloth rags during work.

After replacing the ATF, dispose of the waste oil using the methods prescribed by law, ordinance, etc.

Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the transmission. It is important to
prevent the internal parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.

Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.

Use lint-free cloth or towels for wiping parts clean. Common shop rags can leave fibers that could interfere
with the operation of the transmission.

Place disassembled parts in order for easier and proper assembly.

All parts should be carefully cleaned with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent before inspection or
reassembly.

Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the transmission is disassembled.

It is very important to perform functional tests whenever they are indicated.

The valve body contains precision parts and requires extreme care when parts are removed and serviced.
Place disassembled valve body parts in order for easier and proper assembly. Care will also prevent
springs and small parts from becoming scattered or lost.

Properly installed valves, sleeves, plugs, etc. will slide along bores in valve body under their own weight.

Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended ATF to all parts. Apply petroleum jelly to protect O-rings
and seals, or hold bearings and washers in place during assembly. Do not use grease.

Extreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings, seals and gaskets when assembling.

Clean or replace ATF cooler if excessive foreign material is found in oil pan or clogging strainer. Refer to
AT- 1 3 , "
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning" .

After overhaul, refill the transmission with new ATF.

When the A/T drain plug is removed, only some of the fluid is drained. Old A/T fluid will remain in torque
converter and ATF cooling system.
Always follow the procedures under “Changing A/T Fluid” in the AT section when changing A/T fluid. Refer
to AT-13, "
Changing A/T Fluid" , AT-13, "Checking A/T Fluid" .
SEF 2 89 H
SEF 2 17 U

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Service Notice or PrecautionsECS00CDM
ATF COOLER SERVICE
If A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), or if an A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced,
inspect and clean the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator or replace the radiator. Flush cooler lines using
cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair. For A/T fluid cooler cleaning procedure, refer to AT-13, "
A/T
Fluid Cooler Cleaning" . For radiator replacement, refer to CO-12, "Removal and Installation" .
CHECKING AND CHANGING A/T FLUID SERVICE
Increase ATF temperature by 80°C (176°F) once, and then check ATF level in 65°C (149°F) when adjusting
ATF level.
NOTE:
JA60 uses both systems of a water-cooling and of an air-cooling. Air-cooling system has a by-pass valve.
When ATF temperature is not over 50°C (122°F) with water-cooling system OFF, it does not flow to air-cooling
system. If ATF level is set without the flow of ATF, the level will be 10mm lower than the standard. Therefore,
piping should be filled with ATF when adjusting level.
OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS

A/T self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. Refer to the table on AT-85,
"SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic result.

The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM mem-
ories.
Always perform the procedure on AT-3 8, "
HOW TO ERASE DTC" to complete the repair and avoid
unnecessary blinking of the MIL.
For details of OBD-II, refer to EC-48, "
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM" .

Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use the new style slide-
locking type harness connector. For description and how to disconnect, refer to PG-67, "
HAR-
NESS CONNECTOR" .
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisECS0 0CD N
When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:

GI-15, "How to Read Wiring Diagrams".

PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" for power distribution circuit.
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:

GI-11, "How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses".

GI-27, "How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident".

AT-36
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
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FUNCTION OF PRESSURE SWITCH
Input clutch control valveWhen the input clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(input clutch pressure) and supplies it to the input clutch. (In 4th and 5th gears, adjusts
the clutch pressure.)
Direct clutch control valveWhen the direct clutch is coupled, adjusts the line pressure to the optimum pressure
(direct clutch pressure) and supplies it to the direct clutch. (In 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears,
adjusts the clutch pressure.)
TCC control valve
TCC control plug
TCC control sleeveSwitches the lock-up to operating or released. Also, by performing the lock-up operation
transiently, lock-up smoothly.
Torque converter lubrication valveOperates during lock-up to switch the torque converter, cooling, and lubrication system
oil path.
Cool bypass valve Allows excess oil to bypass cooler circuit without being fed into it.
Line pressure relief valve Discharges excess oil from line pressure circuit.
N-D accumulator Produces the stabilizing pressure for when N-D is selected.
Manual valveSends line pressure to each circuit according to the select position. The circuits to which
the line pressure is not sent drain. Name Function
Name Function
Pressure switch 1 (FR/B)Detects any malfunction in the front brake hydraulic pressure. When it detects any mal-
function, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
Pressure switch 2 (LC/B)Detects any malfunction in the low coast brake hydraulic pressure. When it detects any
malfunction, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
Pressure switch 3 (I/C)Detects any malfunction in the input clutch hydraulic pressure. When it detects any mal-
function, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
Pressure switch 5 (D/C)Detects any malfunction in the direct clutch hydraulic pressure. When it detects any mal-
function, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.
Pressure switch 6 (HLR/C)Detects any malfunction in the high and low reverse clutch hydraulic pressure. When it
detects any malfunction, it puts the system into fail-safe mode.

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CAN Communication System Description .............. 32
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 33
CONSULT-II Function (HVAC) ................................ 33
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION ....................... 33
SELF-DIAGNOSIS .............................................. 34
DATA MONITOR .................................................. 34
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) .................................. 36
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION ....................... 36
DATA MONITOR .................................................. 37
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair ...................................................... 38
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 38
SYMPTOM TABLE .............................................. 38
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 39
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 39
FRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ............ 40
REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ............... 41
Schematic ............................................................... 42
Wiring Diagram — A/C,A — ................................... 43
Front Air Control Terminals and Reference Value ... 53
PIN CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT ............ 53
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
FRONT AIR CONTROL ....................................... 53
A/C System Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 55
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 55
Operational Check (Front) ...................................... 57
CHECKING MEMORY FUNCTION ..................... 57
CHECKING BLOWER ......................................... 57
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR ............................ 58
CHECKING RECIRCULATION ............................ 58
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE ......... 58
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE .......... 59
CHECK A/C SWITCH .......................................... 59
CHECKING AUTO MODE ................................... 59
Operational Check (Rear) ....................................... 60
CHECKING BLOWER ......................................... 60
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE ......... 60
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE .......... 60
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Front Air Con-
trol ........................................................................... 61
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 61
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 62
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM ... 62
Mode Door Motor Circuit ........................................ 64
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 64
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 65
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 66
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MODE
DOOR MOTOR ................................................... 66
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit ...................................... 70
INSPECTION FLOW ........................................... 70
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 71
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................ 72
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX
DOOR MOTOR (DRIVER) ................................... 72
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX
DOOR MOTOR (PASSENGER) .......................... 76
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (REAR) ......................................79
Intake Door Motor Circuit ........................................83
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................83
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .....................................84
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................85
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE
DOOR MOTOR ....................................................85
Defroster Door Motor Circuit ...................................87
SYMPTOM: ..........................................................87
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................87
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .....................................88
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................88
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR
DEFROSTER DOOR MOTOR .............................89
Front Blower Motor Circuit ......................................93
INSPECTION FLOW ............................................93
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .....................................94
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................95
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER
MOTOR ................................................................95
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................. 100
Rear Blower Motor Circuit ..................................... 101
INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 101
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................... 102
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR REAR
BLOWER MOTOR ............................................. 102
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................110
Rear Air Control Circuit .........................................112
INSPECTION FLOW ..........................................112
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...................................113
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR REAR AIR
CONTROL .........................................................113
Magnet Clutch Circuit ............................................115
INSPECTION FLOW ..........................................115
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...................................116
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET
CLUTCH ............................................................116
Insufficient Cooling ................................................ 121
INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 121
PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSES .............. 122
PERFORMANCE CHART .................................. 124
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR UNUSUAL PRES-
SURE ................................................................. 125
Insufficient Heating ............................................... 128
INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 128
Noise ..................................................................... 129
INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 130
Self-diagnosis ....................................................... 132
INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 132
Memory Function .................................................. 133
INSPECTION FLOW .......................................... 133
Water Valve Circuit ................................................ 133
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .......................... 133
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR WATER
VALVE ................................................................ 134
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................. 136
Ambient Sensor Circuit ......................................... 137
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .......................... 137
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS . 137

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SENSOR ........................................................... 137
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ 139
In-vehicle Sensor Circuit ...................................... 140
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... 140
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE
SENSOR ........................................................... 141
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ 143
Optical Sensor Circuit .......................................... 143
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... 143
OPTICAL INPUT PROCESS ............................ 143
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR OPTICAL
SENSOR ........................................................... 144
Intake Sensor Circuit ............................................ 145
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ......................... 145
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SEN-
SOR .................................................................. 145
COMPONENT INSPECTION ............................ 146
CONTROL UNIT ..................................................... 147
Removal and Installation ...................................... 147
FRONT AIR CONTROL .................................... 147
REAR AIR CONTROL ....................................... 147
AMBIENT SENSOR ................................................ 148
Removal and Installation ...................................... 148
REMOVAL ......................................................... 148
INSTALLATION ................................................. 148
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR ............................................ 149
Removal and Installation ...................................... 149
REMOVAL ......................................................... 149
INSTALLATION ................................................. 149
OPTICAL SENSOR ................................................ 150
Removal and Installation ...................................... 150
INTAKE SENSOR ................................................... 151
Removal and Installation ...................................... 151
REMOVAL ......................................................... 151
INSTALLATION ................................................. 151
BLOWER MOTOR .................................................. 152
Components ......................................................... 152
Removal and Installation ...................................... 152
FRONT BLOWER MOTOR ............................... 152
REAR BLOWER MOTOR ................................. 153
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER ....................................... 154
Removal and Installation ...................................... 154
FUNCTION ........................................................ 154
REPLACEMENT TIMING .................................. 154
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ....................... 154
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY .............. 156
Components ......................................................... 156
Removal and Installation ...................................... 157
FRONT HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEM-
BLY .................................................................... 157
REAR HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEM-
BLY .................................................................... 158
Removal and Installation for Rear Heater Core
Pipes .................................................................... 158
REMOVAL ......................................................... 158
INSTALLATION ................................................. 159
HEATER CORE ...................................................... 160Components .........................................................160
Removal and Installation ......................................161
FRONT HEATER CORE ...................................161
REAR HEATER CORE ......................................162
DEFROSTER DOOR MOTOR ................................163
Removal and Installation ......................................163
REMOVAL .........................................................163
INSTALLATION .................................................163
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR .........................................164
Removal and Installation ......................................164
REMOVAL .........................................................164
INSTALLATION .................................................164
MODE DOOR MOTOR ............................................165
Removal and Installation ......................................165
REMOVAL .........................................................165
INSTALLATION .................................................165
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR .........................................166
Components .........................................................166
Removal and Installation ......................................166
FRONT AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (DRIVER) .....166
FRONT AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (PASSENGER) .167
REAR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR ........................167
VARIABLE BLOWER CONTROL ...........................168
Removal and Installation ......................................168
REMOVAL .........................................................168
INSTALLATION .................................................168
REAR BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ....................169
Removal and Installation ......................................169
REMOVAL .........................................................169
INSTALLATION .................................................169
DUCTS AND GRILLES ...........................................170
Components .........................................................170
Removal and Installation ......................................173
CENTER CONSOLE HEAT DUCT AND REAR
FINISHER ASSEMBLY GRILLE ........................173
DEFROSTER NOZZLE .....................................173
RH AND LH SIDE DEMISTER DUCT ...............173
RH AND LH VENTILATOR DUCT .....................173
CENTER VENTILATOR DUCT .........................173
FLOOR DUCT ...................................................173
REAR OVERHEAD DUCTS ..............................173
REAR FLOOR DUCT ........................................174
GRILLES ...........................................................174
REFRIGERANT LINES ...........................................175
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure ...............175
SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIP-
MENT ................................................................175
Components .........................................................177
Removal and Installation for Compressor ............179
REMOVAL .........................................................179
INSTALLATION .................................................180
Removal and Installation for Compressor Clutch . 180
REMOVAL .........................................................180
INSPECTION ....................................................181
INSTALLATION .................................................181
BREAK-IN OPERATION ....................................183
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible
Hose .....................................................................183
REMOVAL .........................................................183