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SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
2006 QX56
Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between
change intervals.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
The hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with the standard type spark plug under conditions
such as:
–Frequent engine starts
–Low ambient temperatures
The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark knock occurs with the standard type spark plug under
conditions such as:
–Extended highway driving
–Frequent high engine revolution
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock spark plug.
SMA806CA
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
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CAUTION:
Do not remove or disassemble parts unless instructed as shown.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine room cover using power tool. Refer to EM-12, "REMOVAL" .
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-80, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
4. Disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors.
5. Disconnect the fuel hose assembly from the fuel tubes (RH and LH).
CAUTION:
While hoses are disconnected, plug them to prevent fuel from draining.
Do not separate the fuel connector and fuel hose.
6. Remove the fuel injectors with the fuel tube assembly.
1. Fuel tube (RH) 2. Cap3. Fuel damper
4. O-ring 5. O-ring (blue)6. Fuel injector
7. Clip 8. O-ring (brown)9. O-ring
10. Fuel hose assembly 11. Fuel tube (LH)
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7. Remove the fuel injector from the fuel tube using the followingsteps.
a. Spread open and remove the clip.
b. Remove the fuel injector from the fuel tube by pulling straight out.
CAUTION:
Be careful with remaining fuel that may leak out from fuel
tube.
Do not damage injector nozzles during removal.
Do not bump or drop fuel injectors.
Do not disassemble fuel injectors.
8. Remove the fuel damper from each fuel tube.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the fuel damper to each fuel tube using the following steps.
a. Apply engine oil to the new O-ring and set it into the cup of the fuel tube.
CAUTION:
Handle O-ring with bare hands. Never wear gloves.
Lubricate new O-ring with new engine oil.
Do not clean O-ring with solvent.
Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of for-
eign material.
When installing O-ring, do not scratch it with tool or fin-
gernails.
Do not twist or stretch the O-ring.
b. Make sure that the backup spacer is in the O-ring connecting surface of the fuel damper. NOTE:
The backup spacer is part of the fuel damper assembly.
c. Insert the fuel damper until it seats on the fuel tube. CAUTION:
Insert straight, making sure that the axis is lined up.
Do not pressure-fit with excessive force.
d. Install the cap, and then tighten the bolts evenly.
After tightening the bolts, make sure that there is no gap between the cap and fuel tube.
2. Install new O-rings to the fuel injector paying attention to the items below. CAUTION:
Upper and lower O-rings are different colors.
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Reference value :130 N (13.3 kg, 29.2 lb)
Fuel tube side : Blue
Nozzle side : Brown
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Handle O-ring with bare hands. Never wear gloves.
Lubricate new O-ring with new engine oil.
Do not clean O-ring with solvent.
Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.
When installing O-ring, be careful not to scratch it with tool or fingernails. Also be careful not to
twist or stretch O-ring.
If O-ring was stretched while it was being attached, do not insert it quickly into fuel tube.
Insert O-ring straight into fuel tube. Do not angle or twist it.
3. Install the fuel injector to the fuel tube using the following steps.
a. Insert new clip into clip mounting groove on the fuel injector.
Insert clip so that lug ″A″ of fuel injector matches notch ″A″ of
the clip.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse clip. Replace it with a new one.
Do not allow the clip to interfere with the O-ring. If
interference occurs, replace the O-ring.
b. Insert the fuel injector into the fuel tube with the clip attached.
Insert it while matching it to the axial center.
Insert fuel injector so that lug ″B″ of fuel tube matches notch
″ B″ of the clip.
Make sure that the fuel tube flange is securely seated in the
flange fixing groove on the clip.
c. Make sure that installation is complete by checking that the fuel injector does not rotate or come off.
Make sure that the protrusions of the fuel injectors are aligned
with the cutouts of the clips after installation.
4. Install the fuel tube and fuel injector assembly to the intake manifold. CAUTION:
Do not let the tip of the injector nozzle come in contact with other parts.
Tighten fuel tube assembly bolts ″a ″ to ″b ″ in illustration in two
steps.
5. Install the fuel hose assembly.
Insert connectors straight, making sure that the axis is lined up with fuel tube side to prevent O-ring
from being damaged.
Tighten bolts evenly in several steps.
Make sure that there is no gap between the flange and fuel tube after tightening the bolts.
CAUTION:
Handle O-ring with bare hands. Do not wear gloves.
Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.
Do not clean O-ring with solvent.
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1st step : 12.8 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
2nd step : 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.
When installing O-ring, be careful not to scratch it with tool or fingernails. Also be careful not to
twist or stretch O-ring.
If O-ring was stretched while it was being attached, do not insert it quickly into fuel tube.
Insert new O-ring straight into fuel tube. Do not twist it.
6. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
After installing the fuel tubes, make sure there are no fuel leaks at the connections using the following steps.
1. Apply fuel pressure to the fuel lines by turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel leaks at the connections.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on hidden points.
2. Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at the connections.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the engine immediately after stopping, as engine becomes extremely hot.
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine room cover using power tool. Refer to EM-12, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
REMOVAL" (for LH only).
3. Move the harness on the upper rocker cover and its peripheral aside.
4. Remove the electric throttle control actuator, loosening the bolts diagonally (for LH only).
5. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to EM-28, "
REMOVAL" .
6. Remove the PCV hose from the PCV control valves.
⇐ : Engine front
7. Loosen the bolts in reverse order shown using power tool for rocker cover (A) or (B).
CAUTION:
Do not hold the rocker cover (RH) (B) by the oil filler neck.
1. Rocker cover (LH) 2. PCV control valve3. O-ring
4. Rocker cover gasket (LH) 5. Rocker cover (RH)6. PCV control valve
7. O-ring 8. Oil filler cap9. Rocker cover gasket (RH)
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ROCKER COVER
2006 QX56
INSTALLATION
1. Apply liquid gasket to the joint part of the cylinder head andcamshaft bracket following the steps below.
NOTE:
Illustration shows an example of (LH) side (zoomed in shows
No.1 camshaft bracket).
a. Refer to illustration ″a ″ to apply liquid gasket to the joint part of
No.1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
b. Refer to illustration ″b ″ to apply liquid gasket 90 ° to illustration
″ a ″.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
2. Install the rocker cover (A) or (B).
Make sure the new rocker cover gasket is installed in the groove of the rocker cover (A) or (B).
Tighten the bolts in two steps in the numerical order shown.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the rocker cover (RH) (B) by the oil filler
neck.
3. Install the PCV hoses. NOTE:
Remove foreign materials from inside the hose using com-
pressed air.
The inserted length is within 25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18 in) [Target: 25 mm (0.98 in)].
4. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
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1st step : 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
2nd step : 8.3 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
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TIMING CHAINPFP:13028
Removal and InstallationEBS00RF7
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