2008 INFINITI QX56 cooling

MA-16
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
4. Install the Tool by installing the radiator cap adapter onto theradiator neck opening. Then attach the gauge body assembly
with the refill tube and the venturi assembly to the radiator cap
adapter.
5. Insert the refill hose into the coolant mixture container that is placed at floor level. Make sure the ball valve is in the closed
position.
• Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze coolant or equiva-
lent, mixed 50/50 with distilled water or demineralized water.
Refer to MA-12, "
Engine Oil Recommendation" .
6. Install an air hose to the venturi assembly, the air pressure must be within specification.
CAUTION:
The compressed air supply must be equipped with an air
dryer.
7. The vacuum gauge will begin to rise and there will be an audible hissing noise. During this process open the ball valve on the refill hose slightly. Coolant will be vi sible rising in the refill hose. Once the refill hose is
full of coolant, close the ball valve. This will purge any air trapped in the refill hose.
8. Continue to draw the vacuum until the gauge reaches 28 inches of vacuum. The gauge may not reach 28 inches in high altitude
locations, refer to the vacuum specifications based on the alti-
tude above sea level.
9. When the vacuum gauge has reached the specifi ed amount, disconnect the air hose and wait 20 seconds
to see if the system loses any vacuum. If the vacuum level drops, perform any necessary repairs to the
system and repeat steps 6 - 8 to bring the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks.
10. Place the coolant container (with the refill hose insert ed) at the same level as the top of the radiator. Then
open the ball valve on the refill hose so the coolant will be drawn up to fill the cooling system. The cooling
system is full when the vacuum gauge reads zero.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the coolant container to get too low when filling, to avoid air from being drawn into
the cooling system.
11. Remove the Tool from the radiator neck opening and install the radiator cap.
12. Remove the non-vented reservoir cap.
13. Fill the cooling system reservoir tank to the specif ied level. Run the engine to warm up the cooling system
and top up the system as necessary before installing the vented reservoir cap.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
Tool number : KV991J0070 (J-45695)
Cooling system capacity
(with reservoir)
: Refer to
MA-12, "
Fluids
and Lubricants" .
Compressed air
supply pressure : 5.7 - 8.5 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm
2 ,
80 - 120 psi)
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Altitude above sea level Vacuum gauge reading
0 - 100 m (328 ft) : 28 inches of vacuum
300 m (984 ft) : 27 inches of vacuum
500 m (1,641 ft) : 26 inches of vacuum
1,000 m (3,281 ft) : 24 - 25 inches of vacuum
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2. Fill the radiator and the reservoir tank (to the “MAX”
line), with water. Reinstall the radiator cap and leave
the vented reservoir cap off.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Press the engine accelerator two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.
Checking Fuel LineINFOID:0000000001606172
Inspect the fuel lines and fuel tank for improper mounting, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing, or deterioration.
As necessary, repair or replace any faulty parts.
Changing Fuel FilterINFOID:0000000001606173
The fuel filter is part of the fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly. Refer to FL-7, "Removal
and Installation" .
WARNING:
Before replacing the fuel filter, release the fuel pressure from the fuel system. Refer to EC-494, "
Fuel
Pressure Check".
Changing Engine Air Cleaner FilterINFOID:0000000001606174
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
NOTE:
• The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals.
• Replace the air filter as necessary for required maintenance.
1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly.
SMA803A
1. Air cleaner case (upper) 2. Air cleaner filter3. Air cleaner case (lower)
4. Air duct and resonator assembly
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MA-22
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Changing In-cabin MicrofilterINFOID:0000000001606179
1. Remove the two lower glove box hinge pins to remove the glovebox from the instrument panel and let it hang from the cord.
2. Remove the screw and remove the in-cabin microfilter cover.
3. Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the front heater and cool- ing unit assembly housing.
4. Insert the first new in-cabin micr ofilter into the front heater and
cooling unit assembly housing and slide it over to the right.
Insert the second new in-cabin mi crofilter into the front heater
and cooling unit assembly housing.
NOTE:
The in-cabin microfilters are marked with air flow arrows. The
end of the microfilter with the arro w should face the rear of the
vehicle. The arrows should point downward.
5. Install the in-cabin microfilter cover.
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MA-24
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
5. Drive the vehicle to increase the ATF temperature to 80° C (176 ° F).
6. Allow the ATF temperature to fall to approximately 65 °C (149° F). Use the CONSULT-III to monitor the ATF
temperature as follows:
NOTE:
ATF level will be greatly affected by temperature as shown. Therefore monitor the ATF temperature data
using the CONSULT-III.
a. Connect CONSULT-III to data link connector.
b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONI TOR” mode for “A/T” with CONSULT-III.
c. Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.
7. Re-check the ATF level at ATF temperatures of approximately 65°C (149° F) using the “HOT” range on the ATF level gauge as
shown.
CAUTION:
• When wiping the ATF from the ATF level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth.
• To check the ATF level, insert the ATF level gauge until the cap contacts the top of the ch arging pipe, with the gauge
reversed from the normal inserted position as shown.
8. Check the ATF condition. • If the ATF is very dark or has some burned smell, there may be an internal problem with the transmis-
sion. Refer to TM-178, "
Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)". Flush the transmission cooling system after
repairing the transmission.
• If the ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands , etc.), replace the radiator and flush the transmis-
sion cooler lines using cleaning solvent and compressed air after repairing the transmission.
9. Install the ATF level gauge in the ATF charging pipe and install the level gauge bolt.
SLIA0016E
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PCS-6
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM
System Description
INFOID:0000000001696481
IPDM E/R activates the internal cont rol circuit to perform the relay ON-OFF control according to the input sig-
nals from various sensors and the request signals received from control units via CAN communication.
CAUTION:
IPDM E/R integrated relays cannot be removed.
Control relay Input/outputTransmit unitControl partReference
page
Front fog lamp relay Front fog lamp request signal BCM (CAN) Front fog lampsEXL-15
• Headlamp high relay
• Headlamp low relay • High beam request signal
• Low beam request signal
BCM (CAN)• Headlamp high
• Headlamp lowEXL-7
EXL-7
Tail lamp relay
Position light request signal BCM (CAN) •Parking lamps
• License plate lamps
• Tail lamps
• Trailer tow relay
• Illumination systemEXL-18
• Front wiper relay
• Front wiper high relay
Front wiper request signal BCM (CAN)
Front wiper motorWW-4
Rear window defogger re-
lay Rear window defogger re-
quest signal
BCM (CAN)
Rear window defoggerWW-8
A/C relay A/C request signal •BCM (CAN)
•ECM (CAN)
A/C compressor
HAC-20
Starter relay Ignition switch START signal TCM Starter motorSTR-8
Cooling fan relay Cooling fan request signal ECM (CAN) Cooling fan relayEC-36
Heated mirror relay Heate d mirror request signal BCM (CAN) Door mirrors DEF-4
ECM relayECM relay control signal ECM (CAN) ECM relayEC-21
Throttle control motor relay Throttle control motor control
signal ECM (CAN)
Throttle contro
l motor re-
lay EC-28
Fuel pump relay
Fuel pump request signal ECM (CAN) Fuel pumpEC-28
Ignition relay Ignition switch ON signal Ignition switch Ignition relayEC-31
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PCS-8
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
POWER CONTROL SYSTEM
POWER CONTROL SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001696483
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696484
COOLING FAN CONTROL
IPDM E/R controls the cooling fan according to the status of the cooling fan speed request signal received
from ECM via CAN communication. Refer to
LAN-4, "
System Description".
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PCS-12
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[IPDM E/R]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
Diagnosis DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696490
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test mode, the IPDM
E/R sends a drive signal to the follo wing systems to check their operation.
• Oil pressure low/coolant pressure high warning indicator
• Oil pressure gauge
• Rear window defogger
• Front wipers
• Tail, license and parking lamps
• Front fog lamps
• Headlamps (Hi, Lo)
• A/C compressor (magnetic clutch)
• Cooling fan
Operation Procedure
1. Close the hood and front door RH, and lift the wiper a rms from the windshield (to prevent windshield dam-
age due to wiper operation).
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield before hand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON and, within 20 seconds, press the front door switch LH 10 times. Then turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON within 10 seconds. Af ter that the horn sounds once and the auto active test
starts.
5. After a series of the following operations is repeated 3 times, auto active test is completed.
NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway through test, turn ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
• If auto active test mode cannot be actuated, check door switch system. Refer to DLK-67, "
Descrip-
tion".
• Do not start the engine.
Inspection in Auto Active Test Mode
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following 7 steps are repeated 3 times.
Operation
sequence Inspection Location
Operation
1 Rear window defogger 10 seconds
2 Front wipers LO for 5 seconds → HI for 5 seconds
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Concept of auto active test
• IPDM E/R starts the auto active test with the door
switch signals transmitted by BCM via CAN communica-
tion. Therefore, the CAN communication line between IPDM E/R and BCM is considered normal if the auto
active test starts successfully.
• The auto active test facilitates troubleshooting if any systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test mode
3 Tail, license and parking lamps 10 seconds
4 Front fog lamps 10 seconds
5 Headlamps LO for 10 seconds → HI on-off for 5 seconds
6 A/C compressor (magnet clutch) ON ⇔ OFF 5 times
7 Cooling fan 10 seconds
Operation
sequence Inspection Location
Operation
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SymptomInspection contentsPossible cause
Oil pressure low warning indicator does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the oil pressure low
warning indicator operate?YES
• IPDM E/R signal input cir-
cuit
• ECM signal input circuit
• CAN communication signal between ECM and combi-
nation meter
NO • CAN communication signal
between IPDM E/R, BCM
and combination meter
Oil pressure gauge does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the oil pressure gauge
operate?YES IPDM E/R signal input circuit
NO • CAN communication signal
between IPDM E/R, BCM
and combination meter
Rear window defogger does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the rear window defog-
ger operate?YES BCM signal input circuit
NO • Harness or connector be-
tween A/C and AV switch
assembly and AV control
unit
• CAN communication signal between BCM and IPDM E/
R
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