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DRIVE BELTS
2006 QX56
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure belt is securely installed around all pulleys.
Rotate the crankshaft pulley several turns clockwise to equalize belt tension between pulleys.
Make sure belt tension is within the allowable working range, using the indicator notch on the drive belt
auto tensioner. Refer to EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts" .
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-15, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
REMOVAL" .
3. Remove the drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley using power tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine room cover using power tool. Refer to EM-12, "REMOVAL" .
2. Disconnect the harness connector from air cleaner case (upper).
3. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly and air cleaner case.
4. Remove air cleaner filter and air cleaner case (lower)
Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Air cleaner case (upper) 2. Air cleaner filter 3. Air cleaner case (lower)
4. Air duct and resonator assembly
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
2006 QX56
Removal and Installation (Viscous paper type)EBS00REZ
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals.
Replace the air filter as necessary for periodic maintenance. Refer to MA-16, "VISCOUS PAPER TYPE" .
1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly.
2. Remove the air cleaner case (upper).
3. Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner case (lower).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the new air cleaner filter in the air cleaner case (lower).
2. Install the air cleaner case (upper).
3. Install the air duct and resonator assembly (inlet).
1. Air cleaner case (upper) 2. Air cleaner filter3. Air cleaner case (lower)
4. Air duct and resonator assembly
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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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Perform the following steps to disconnect the quick connector
using Tool.
a. Remove quick connector cap (engine side only).
b. With the sleeve side of Tool facing quick connector, install Tool onto fuel tube.
c. Insert Tool into quick connector until sleeve contacts and goes no further. Hold the Tool in that position.
CAUTION:
Inserting the Tool hard will not disconnect quick connector.
Hold Tool where it contacts and goes no further.
d. Draw and pull out quick connector straight from fuel tube. CAUTION:
Pull quick connector holding "A" position in illustration.
Do not pull with lateral force applied. O-ring inside quick
connector may be damaged.
Prepare container and cloth beforehand as fuel will leak out.
Avoid fire and sparks.
Be sure to cover openings of disconnected pipes with plug or plastic bag to avoid fuel leakage
and entry of foreign materials.
6. Remove or disconnect harnesses, brackets, vacuum hose, vacuum gallery and PCV hose and tube from intake manifold.
7. Remove electric throttle control actuator by loosening bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid any damage to the electric throttle control actuator.
Do not disassemble.
8. Remove the fuel injectors and fuel tube assembly. Refer to EM-31, "
REMOVAL" .
9. Loosen the bolts in reverse order shown using power tool.
10. Remove the intake manifold. CAUTION:
Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.
Clean all gasket mating surfaces, do not reuse gaskets.Tool number : 16441 6N210 (J-45488)
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the intake manifold bolts in numerical order as shown.
Install the EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve connector with it facing front of engine.
Tighten the electronic throttle control actuator bolts of the electric throttle control actuator equally and
diagonally in several steps.
After installation perform procedure in EM-20, "INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION" .
Install the water hose so that its overlap width for connection is between 27 mm (1.06 in) and 32 mm (1.26
in) (target: 27 mm 1.06 in).
Connecting Quick Connector of Fuel Tube
Install quick connector as follows (the steps are the same for quick connectors on both engine side and vehi-
cle side except for the quick connector cap).
1. Make sure no foreign substances are deposited in and around tube and quick connector, and they are not
damaged.
2. Thinly apply new engine oil around the fuel tube from tip end to the spool end.
3. Align center to insert quick connector straight into fuel tube.
Insert until the paint mark for engagement identification
(white) goes completely inside quick connector so that you
cannot see it from the straight side of the connected part. Use
a mirror to check this where it is not possible to view directly
from the straight side, such as quick connector on vehicle
side.
Insert fuel tube into quick connector until top spool is com-
pletely inside quick connector, and 2nd level spool exposes
right below quick connector on engine side.
CAUTION:
Hold "A" position in illustration when inserting fuel
tube into quick connector.
Carefully align center to avoid inclined insertion to pre-
vent damage to O-ring inside quick connector.
Insert until you hear a "click" sound and actually feel
the engagement.
To avoid misidentification of engagement with a similar
sound, be sure to perform the next step.
4. Pull quick connector by hand holding "A" position. Make sure it is completely engaged (connected) so that it does not come out from fuel tube.
NOTE:
Recommended pulling force is 50 N (5.1 kg, 11.2 lb).
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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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Removal and InstallationEBS00RF1
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Perform the work when the exhaust and cooling system have cooled sufficiently.
1. Remove the engine undercover (rear) using power tool (4WD models).
2. Remove front final drive assembly (4WD models). Refer to FFD-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the main muffler assembly and center exhaust tube. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove the front exhaust tubes. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove the front tires. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
6. Remove fender protectors. Refer to EI-23, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove the air fuel ratio A/F sensors (bank 1, bank 2).
Follow steps below to remove each air fuel ratio A/F sensor.
a. Remove the harness connector of each air fuel ratio A/F sensor, and harness from bracket and middle clamp.
1. Air fuel ratio A/F sensor 1 (bank 2) 2. Exhaust manifold cover (bank 2) 3. Exhaust manifold (bank 2)
4. Gaskets 5. Exhaust manifold (bank 1) 6. Exhaust manifold cover (bank 1)
7. Air fuel ratio A/F sensor 1 (bank 1)
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