2006 INFINITI QX56 tow

BL-132
FRONT DOOR LOCK
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5. Separate the key cylinder rod from the door key cylinder assembly (if equipped).
6. While pulling the outside handle, slide it toward rear of vehicle to
remove.
7. Remove the front and rear gaskets.
8. Remove the TORX bolts (T30), and the door lock assembly.
9. While pulling the outside handle bracket, slide it toward the rear of vehicle to remove it and the door lock assembly.
10. Disconnect the door lock actuator electrical connector.
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Door lock assembly bolts 7.5 N·m (0.77 kg-m, 00 in-lb)
PIIA1090E
PIIA3558E

BRC-4
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
PRECAUTIONS
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If NO, GO TO 5.
2. Is there any indication other than indications relating to CAN communication system in the self-diagnosis results?

If YES, GO TO 3.

If NO, GO TO 4.
3. Based on self-diagnosis results unrelated to CAN communication, carry out the inspection.
4. Malfunctions may be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control units carrying out CAN communica- tion. Therefor, erase the self-diagnosis results.
5. Diagnose CAN communication system. Refer to BRC-10, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Precautions for Brake ControlEFS004X6

During ABS operation, the brake pedal may vibrate lightly and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is
normal.

Just after starting vehicle, the brake pedal may vibrate or a motor operating noise may be heard from
engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.

When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from cus-
tomer (what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for simple causes before starting
diagnosis. Besides electrical system inspection, check booster operation, brake fluid level, and fluid leaks.

If incorrect tire sizes or types are installed on the vehicle or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,
stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.

If there is a radio, antenna or related wiring near control module, ABS function may have a malfunction or
error.

If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits or improper wiring.

If the following components are replaced with non-genuine components or modified, the VDC OFF indica-
tor lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on or the VDC system may not operate properly. Components
related to suspension (shock absorbers, struts, springs, bushings, etc.), tires, wheels (exclude specified
size), components related to brake system (pads, rotors, calipers, etc.), components related to engine
(muffler, ECM, etc.), components related to body reinforcement (roll bar, tower bar, etc.).

Driving with broken or excessively worn suspension components, tires or brake system components may
cause the VDC OFF indicator lamp and the SLIP indicator lamp to turn on, and the VDC system may not
operate properly.

When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden acceleration or sudden turn, some noise may occur. The
noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC.

When driving on roads which have extreme slopes (such as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as
sharp curves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate normally, or the VDC warning lamp and the SLIP
indicator lamp may turn on. This is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after restarting the
engine.

Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. with VDC turned off may cause the yaw
rate/side G sensor to indicate a problem. This is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after
restarting the engine.
Precautions for CAN SystemEFS004X7

Do not apply voltage of 7.0V or higher to terminal to be measured.

Maximum open terminal voltage of tester in use must be less than 7.0V.

Before checking harnesses, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect battery negative cable.

DI-24
COMBINATION METERS
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Fuel Gauge Fluctuates, Indicates Wrong Value, or VariesEKS00BCA
1. CHECK FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION
Test drive vehicle to see if gauge fluctuates only during driving or just before or just after stopping.
Does the indication value vary only during driving or just before or just after stopping?
YES >> The fluctuation may be caused by fuel level change in the fuel tank. Condition is normal.
NO >> Ask the customer about the situation when the symptom occurs in detail, Refer to DI-22, "
Fuel
Level Sensor Unit Inspection" .
Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to Full-positionEKS00BCB
1. CHECK POINTER MOVEMENT TO FULL-POSITION
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to full-position?
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES or NO
YES >> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time for the pointer to move to full-position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. OBSERVE VEHICLE POSITION
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES or NO
YES >> Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK POINTER MOVEMENT TO EMPTY-POSITION
During driving, does the fuel gauge move gradually toward empty-position?
YES or NO
YES >> Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to DI-25, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT CHECK" .
NO >> Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and determine whether the float arm interferes or binds with any of the internal components in the fuel tank.

REAR VIEW MONITORDI-81
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4. Select “WORK SUPPORT ”, “DATA MONITOR ” or “ECU PART
NUMBER ”.
WORK SUPPORT
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “WORK SUPPORT ” on “SELECT DIAG MODE ” screen.
2. Touch either “SELCT GUIDELINE PATTERN ” or “ADJ GUIDELINE POSITION” on the “SELECT WORK
ITEM ” screen.
Refer to DI-82, "
SIDE DISTANCE GUIDELINE CORRECTION PROCEDURE" for detail.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “DATA MONITOR ” on “SELECT DIAG MODE ” screen.
2. Touch either “ALL SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU ” on the “SELECT MONITOR ITEM ” screen.
3. When “SELECTION FROM MENU ” is selected, touch individual items to be monitored. When “ALL SIG-
NALS ” is selected, all items will be monitored.
4. Touch “START”.
5. Touch “RECORD” while monitoring, then the status of the monitored item can be recorded. To stop
recording, touch “STOP”.
Display Item List
BCIA0031E
SELCT GUIDELINE PATTERN Side distance guideline is optional from two patterns.
ADJ GUIDELINE POSITION Side distance guideline is adjustable toward up and down, right and left.
ALL SIGNALS Monitors all signals.
SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors individual signal.
Display item [Unit] ALL SIG-
NALS SELECTION
FROM MENU Contents
R POSI SIG [ON/OFF] X X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of R position signal input.

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REAR BUMPER
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove quarter panel trim covers LH and RH.
3. Disconnect sonar sensor harness connector under rear fascia assembly.
4. Release retainer clips on both sides of rear fascia assembly with a 1/4 turn and top S clips and remove
fascia assembly.
5. Remove energy absorber.
6. Remove reinforcement assembly.
7. Remove nuts and remove retainer assembly.

Remove S clips from retainer assembly.
8. Disconnect sonar sensors from sonar sensor retainers.
9. Remove sonar sensors and harness from rear fascia assembly.

Disconnect sonar sensors from harness.

Remove sonar sensor retainers from rear fascia assembly.
10. Remove bolts on each side of tow hitch and remove tow hitch.
11. Remove drafter duct from under LH quarter panel.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Retainer assembly 2. Clip C103 3. S clip
4. Reinforcement assembly 5. Energy absorber 6. Sonar sensor
7. Quarter panel trim cover LH 8. Drafter duct 9. Retainer clip
10. Rear fascia assembly 11. Sonar sensor retainer 12. Tow hitch
13. Sonar sensor harness 14. Quarter panel trim cover RH

EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYSTEM-23
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Install new exhaust manifold gasket with the top of the triangular
up mark on it facing up and its coated face (gray side) toward
the exhaust manifold side.

Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the numerical order shown.
Then recheck the torque of the nuts both (A) and (B).

Before installing new air fuel ration A/F sensors, clean the exhaust system threads using Tool and apply
anti-seize lubricant.
CAUTION:

Do not over tighten the air fuel ratio A/F sensors. Doing so may cause damage to the sensor,
resulting in the MIL coming on.
KBIA2553E
WBIA0696E
Tool number : J-43897-12
: J-43897-18

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4. Remove the snap ring, then remove the ball cage, steel ball,
inner race assembly from the drive shaft.
5. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.
6. Remove any old grease on the housing using paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION:
When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands, then remove the boot from the joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a suitable drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into the threaded part of the joint sub-assembly. Pull the joint sub-
assembly off of the drive shaft as shown.
NOTE:
Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the joint
sub-assembly by pulling straight out.
CAUTION:

If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more attempts, replace the drive shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.
4. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.
5. Remove the circlip from the drive shaft.
6. While rotating the ball cage, remove any old grease from the joint sub-assembly using paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Drive Shaft

Replace the drive shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-assembly

Check for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.

Clean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly.

Check for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
CAUTION:
If any defective conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire
joint sub-assembly.
Sliding Joint Side Housing

Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface.

Check for any damage to the drive shaft screws.

Check for any deformation of the boot installation components.
Ball Cage

Check the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
SFA514A
SDIA0606E

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GENERAL INFORMATION
A GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
..... 3
Description .......................................................... ..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS) (If
Equipped) ............................................................ ..... 3
General Precautions ........................................... ..... 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst .................... ..... 5
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) ............................................................ ..... 5
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ....................................... ..... 6
Precautions for Hoses .............................................. 6 HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .......... ..... 6
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 6
Precautions for Engine Oils ................................. ..... 7
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ........ ..... 7
Precautions for Air Conditioning .......................... ..... 7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .............................. ..... 8
Description .......................................................... ..... 8
Terms .................................................................. ..... 8
Units .................................................................... ..... 8
Contents .............................................................. ..... 8
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions . ..... 9
Components ........................................................ ..... 9
SYMBOLS ........................................................ ... 10
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ....................... ... 10
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .... 11
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ............................................ ... 12
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION .................................... ... 12
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................ ... 14
How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................ ... 16
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................ ... 16
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - ...... ... 17DESCRIPTION .................................................
... 18
Abbreviations ....................................................... ... 23
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ...................................................................... ... 25
How to Check Terminal ........................................ ... 25
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT ......... ... 25
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS ................... ... 25
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................ ... 28
WORK FLOW ................................................... ... 28
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ..................... ... 28
CIRCUIT INSPECTION .................................... ... 31
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................ ... 36
PRECAUTIONS ............................................... ... 36
SMJ INSTALLATION ........................................ ... 37
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM ....................... ... 38
Description ........................................................... ... 38
Function and System Application ........................ ... 38
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ......... ... 39
Checking Equipment ........................................... ... 39
CONSULT-II Start Procedure ............................... ... 39
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit . ... 40
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ........................... ... 40
LIFTING POINT ...................................................... ... 41
Pantograph Jack .................................................. ... 41
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ............................ ... 41
2-Pole Lift ............................................................ ... 42
TOW TRUCK TOWING .......................................... ... 43
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 43 2WD MODELS .................................................... 43
4WD MODELS .................................................... 44
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ......... ... 44
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS . ... 45
Tightening Torque Table ...................................... ... 45
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS ............................................................ ... 46
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants ... 46
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ......................... ... 47
Model Variation .................................................... ... 47
Identification Number ........................................... ... 48