2006 INFINITI QX56 coolant

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATUREEC-481
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5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-144, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-18, "IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MOD-
ULE ENGINE ROOM)" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness connectors.
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingUBS00H8Z
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to CO-6, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" .
Engine Step Inspection item
EquipmentStandardReference page
OFF 1

Blocked radiator

Blocked condenser

Blocked radiator grille

Blocked bumper

Visual No blocking —
2

Coolant mixture
Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture MA-11, "RECOM-
MENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS"
3
Coolant level
VisualCoolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neck MA-13, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
4
Reservoir tank cap
Pressure tester 95 - 125 kPa
(0.97 - 1.28 kg/cm2 , 14 -
18 psi) (Limit) CO-10, "
CHECKING
RESERVOIR CAP"
ON*25
Coolant leaks
Visual
No leaks CO-10, "CHECKING
COOLING SYSTEM FOR
LEAKS"
ON*26
Thermostat
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot
CO-21, "THERMOSTAT
AND WATER PIPING"
ON*17
Cooling fan
CONSULT-IIOperating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 ( EC-473,
"DTC P1217 ENGINE
OVER TEMPERATURE"
).
OFF 8

Combustion gas leak
Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzer Negative
—
ON*
39
Coolant temperature
gauge
Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving —

Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank
Visual
No overflow during driving
and idling MA-13, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
OFF*410
Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor
Visual
Should be initial level in
reservoir tank MA-13, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
OFF 11
Cylinder head
Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping) EM-68, "Inspection After
Disassembly"
12
Cylinder block and pis-
tons
Visual
No scuffing on cylinder
walls or piston EM-94, "Inspection After
Disassembly"

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)EC-637
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Fuel PressureUBS00HE9
Idle Speed and Ignition TimingUBS00HEA
*: Under the following conditions:

Air conditioner switch: OFF

Electric load: OFF (Lights and heater fan)

Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
Calculated Load ValueUBS00HEB
Mass Air Flow SensorUBS00HEC
*: Engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature and running under no load.
Intake Air Temperature SensorUBS00HED
Engine Coolant Temperature SensorUBS00HEE
A/F Sensor 1 HeaterUBS00HEF
Heated Oxygen sensor 2 HeaterUBS00HEG
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)UBS00HEH
Refer to EC-346, "Component Inspection" .
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE)UBS00HEI
Refer to EC-353, "Component Inspection" .
Throttle Control MotorUBS00HEJ
Fuel pressure at idling kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) Approximately 350 (3.57, 51)
Target idle speed
No-load* (in P or N position) 650±50 rpm
Air conditioner: ON In P or N position 700 rpm or more
Ignition timing In P or N position 15° ± 5 ° BTDC
Condition Calculated load value % (Using CONSULT-II or GST)
At idle 14.0 - 33.0
At 2,500 rpm 12.0 - 25.0
Supply voltageBattery voltage (11 - 14V)
Output voltage at idle 1.0 - 1.3V*
Mass air flow (Using CONSULT-II or GST) 3.0 - 9.0 g
·m/sec at idle*
9.0 - 28.0 g· m/sec at 2,500 rpm*
Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
25 (77) 1.800 - 2.200
Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
Resistance [at 25°C (77 °F)] 2.3 - 4.3Ω
Resistance [at 25 °C (77 °F)] 5.0 - 7.0Ω
Resistance [at 25 °C (77 °F)] Approximately 1 - 15Ω

EM-1
ENGINE MECHANICAL
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant ................. ..... 3
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ......... ..... 3
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ........ ..... 3
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... ..... 3
Precautions for Assembly and Installation .......... ..... 3
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening .................... ..... 4
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. ..... 4
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... ..... 4
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 4
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 6
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 6
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 8
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ... 10
NVH Troubleshooting —Engine Noise ................ ... 10
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. .................................................. .... 11
ENGINE ROOM COVER ....................................... ... 12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 12
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 12
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................ ... 13
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 13
DRIVE BELT TENSION ................................... ... 13
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 14
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler Pulley .......... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 14
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................ ... 15
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15INSTALLATION ................................................
... 15
Removal and Installation (Viscous paper type) ... ... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
INTAKE MANIFOLD .............................................. ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 20
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ....................................................................... ... 21
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 21
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 21
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 22
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .............................. ... 24
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 24
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 27
IGNITION COIL ...................................................... ... 28
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 28
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) .......... ... 29
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 29
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 29
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 30
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ..................... ... 31
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 31
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 32
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 34
ROCKER COVER .................................................. ... 35
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 35
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 35
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 36

PRECAUTIONSEM-3
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
EBS00REI
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.
WARNING:

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.
Precautions for Drain Engine CoolantEBS00REJ
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingEBS00REK

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 DisassemblyEBS00REL

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 ReplacementEBS00REM
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationEBS00REN

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.

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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 TighteningEBS00REO

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.
Precautions for Liquid GasketEBS00REP
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface
and remove the old liquid gasket sealing using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.

Tap the seal cutter to insert it.

In areas where the Tool is difficult to use, lightly tap to slide it.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket applicationsurface and the mating surface using suitable tool.

Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
liquid gasket application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign material.
3. Attach the liquid gasket tube to the Tool. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
4. Apply the liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0566E
PBIC0003E
Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )
WBIA0567E

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If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the
liquid gasket to the groove.

As for the bolt holes, normally apply the liquid gasket inside
the holes. If specified in the procedure, it should also be
applied outside the holes.

Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.

If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.

Do not retighten after the installation.

Wait 30 minutes or more after installation before refilling the
engine with engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them.SEM159F

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Removal and InstallationEBS00RF0
REMOVAL
1. Partially drain the engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine coolant when the engine is hot.
2. Remove the engine room cover using power tool. Refer to EM-12, "
REMOVAL" .
3. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-80, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
4. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
REMOVAL" .
5. Disconnect the fuel tube quick connector on the engine side.
1. Intake manifold 2. PCV hose 3. Gasket
4. Electric throttle control actuator 5. Water hose 6. Water hose
7. PCV hose 8. EVAP hose 9. EVAP canister purge control sole-
noid valve
10. Bracket 11. Gasket
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5. Install the quick connector cap on the quick connector joint (onengine side only).
6. Install the fuel hose and tube to hose clamps.
7. Refill the engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
REFILLING ENGINE
COOLANT" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

After installing fuel tubes, make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.
–Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines by turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel
leaks at connections.
–Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at the connections.

Perform procedures for “Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning ” after finishing repairs. Refer to EC-78,
"Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .

If electric throttle control actuator is replaced, perform procedures for “Idle Air Volume Learning” after fin-
ishing repairs. Refer to EC-78, "
Idle Air Volume Learning" .
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