2008 INFINITI QX56 headlamp

DLK-224
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >[WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM]
HOOD
CLEARANCE AND SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to
EXT-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the hood lock assembly and adjust the height by rotating the bumper rubber until the hood clear- ance of hood and fender becomes 1 mm (0.04 in) lower than fitting standard dimension.
3. Temporarily tighten the hood lock, and position it by engaging it with the hood striker. Check the lock and striker for looseness, and tighten the lock mounting bolt to the specified torque.
4. Adjust the clearance and surface height of hood and fender according to \
the fitting standard dimension by rotating right and left bumper rubbers.
CAUTION:
Adjust right/left gap between hood and each part to the following specification.
5. Install the front grille. Refer to EXT-17, "
Removal and Installation".
HOOD LOCK ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Move the hood lock to the left or right so that striker center is vertically aligned with hood lock center (when viewed from vehicle front).
3. Make sure the secondary latch is properly engaged with the sec- ondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height or by pressing it lightly approx.
3 kg (29 N, 7lb).
CAUTION:
Do not drop the hood from 300 mm (11.81 in) height or
higher.
4. After adjusting hood lock, tighten the lock bolts.
5. Install the front grille. Refer to EXT-17, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
Removal and Installation of Hood AssemblyINFOID:0000000001542677
1. Support the hood striker with proper material to prevent it from falling.
WARNING:
Body injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the
hood open when removing the damper stay.
2. Remove the hinge nuts from the hood to remove the hood assembly.
CAUTION:
Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HOOD STAY
Disposal
Hood and headlamp (B–B) : Less than 2.0 mm
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTEC-13
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Basic InspectionINFOID:0000000001351329
1.INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
- Harness connectors for improper connections
- Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
- Hoses and ducts for leaks
- Air cleaner clogging
- Gasket
3. Confirm that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
- Headlamp switch is OFF.
- Air conditioner switch is OFF.
- Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
- Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points the middle of gauge.
Ensure engine stays below 1,000 rpm.
5. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
6. Make sure that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-III or GST.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnostic Procedure.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-III
1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
SEF983U
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EC-18
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
With CONSULT-III
1. Check the VIN of the vehicle and note it. Refer to
GI-20, "Model Variation".
2. Turn ignition switch ON and engine stopped.
3. Select “VIN REGISTRATION ” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
4. Follow the instruction of CONSULT-III display.
Accelerator Pedal Released Position LearningINFOID:0000000001351333
DESCRIPTION
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully released position of the accel-
erator pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal positi on sensor output signal. It must be performed each time
harness connector of accelerator pedal pos ition sensor or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Throttle Valve Closed Position LearningINFOID:0000000001351334
DESCRIPTION
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is an operation to l earn the fully closed position of the throttle valve by
monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal . It must be performed each time harness connector of
electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds. Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
Idle Air Volume LearningINFOID:0000000001351335
DESCRIPTION
Idle Air Volume Learning is an operation to learn the idle air volume that keeps each engine within the specific
range. It must be performed under any of the following conditions:
• Each time electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.
• Idle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
PREPARATION
Before performing Idle Air Volume Learning, make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the follo wing conditions are missed for even a moment.
• Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
• Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 100 °C (158 - 212° F)
• Selector lever: P or N
• Electric load switch: OFF (Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, if the parking brake is applied before the engine is
start the headlamp will not be illuminated.
• Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
• Vehicle speed: Stopped
• Transmission: Warmed-up
- With CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SE 1” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “A/T” system indi- cates less than 0.9V.
- Without CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
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EC-220
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS >[VK56DE]
P0441 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM
2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
3. Start engine and let it idle for at least 70 seconds.
4. Select “PURG FLOW P0441” of “EVAPORATIVE
SYSTEM” in “DTC WORK SUPPORT” mode with CON-
SULT-III.
5. Touch “START”. If “COMPLETED” is displayed, go to step 7.
6. When the following conditions are met, “TESTING” will be displayed on the CONSULT-III screen. Maintain
the conditions continuously until “TESTING” changes to “COMPLETED”. (It will take at least 35 seconds.)
If “TESTING” is not changed for a long time, retry from step 2.
7. Make sure that “OK” is displayed after touching “ SELF-DIAG RESULTS”. If “NG” is displayed, refer to EC-
220, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Overall Function CheckINFOID:0000000001351575
Use this procedure to check the overall monitoring func tion of the EVAP control system purge flow monitoring.
During this check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.
WITH GST
1. Lift up drive wheels.
2. Start engine (VDC switch OFF) and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Start engine and wait at least 70 seconds.
5. Set voltmeter probes to ECM terminals 32 (EVAP control system pressure sensor signal) and ground.
6. Check EVAP control system pre ssure sensor value at idle speed
and note it.
7. Establish and maintain the following conditions for at least 1 minute.
8. Verify that EVAP control system pressure sensor va lue stays 0.1V less than the value at idle speed (mea-
sured at step 6) for at least 1 second.
9. If NG, go to EC-220, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001351576
1.CHECK EVAP CANISTER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check EVAP canister for cracks.
OK or NG
OK (With CONSULT-III)>>GO TO 2.
OK (Without CONSULT-III)>>GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace EVAP canister.
2.CHECK PURGE FLOW
Selector lever Suitable position
VHCL SPEED SE 32 - 120 km/h (20 - 75 MPH)
ENG SPEED 500 - 3,000 rpm
B/FUEL SCHDL 1.0 - 12.0 msec
COOLAN TEMP/S 0 - 119°C (32 - 246 °F)
Air conditioner switch ON
Headlamp switch ON
Rear window defogger switch ON
Engine speed Approx. 3,000 rpm
Gear position Any position other than P, N or R
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ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNALEC-397
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ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNAL
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001365872
The electrical load signal (Headlamp switch signal, r
ear window defogger switch signal, etc.) is transferred
through the CAN communication line from BCM to ECM via IPDM E/R.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001365874
1.CHECK LOAD SIGNAL CIRCUIT OVERALL FUNCTION-I
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Connect CONSULT-IIl and select “DATA MONITOR” mode.
3. Select “LOAD SIGNAL” and check indication under the following conditions.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4.
2.CHECK LOAD SIGNAL CIRCUIT OVERALL FUNCTION-II
Check “LOAD SIGNAL” indication under the following conditions.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 5.
3.CHECK HEATER FAN SIGNAL CIRCUIT OVERALL FUNCTION
Select “HEATER FAN SW” and check indication under the following conditions.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 6.
4.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Refer to DEF-4
.
>> INSPECTION END
5.CHECK HEADLAMP SYSTEM
Refer to EXL-7
, or EXL-9.
>> INSPECTION END
6.CHECK HEATER FAN CONTROL SYSTEM
Refer to HAC-49
.
Condition Indication
Rear window defogger switch: ON ON
Rear window defogger switch: OFF OFF
ConditionIndication
Lighting switch: ON at 2nd position ON
Lighting switch: OFF OFF
ConditionIndication
Heater fan control switch: ON ON
Heater fan control switch: OFF OFF
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CONTENTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM
BASIC INSPECTION ....... .............................4
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ..... .....4
Work Flow ........................................................... ......4
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ...............................7
HEADLAMP .................................................... .....7
System Diagram .................................................. ......7
System Description ...................................................7
Component Parts Location ........................................7
Component Description .............................................7
DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM .................................9
System Diagram .................................................. ......9
System Description ...................................................9
Component Parts Location ........................................9
Component Description ...........................................10
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM ......................................11
System Diagram ......................................................11
System Description .................................................11
Component Parts Location ......................................12
Component Description ...........................................12
HEADLAMP AIMING SYSTEM (MANUAL) .......14
System Diagram .................................................. ....14
System Description .................................................14
Component Description ...........................................14
FRONT FOG LAMP ............................................15
System Diagram .................................................. ....15
System Description .................................................15
Component Parts Location ......................................15
Component Description ...........................................15
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
LAMPS ...............................................................
16
System Diagram .................................................. ....16
System Description .................................................16
Component Parts Location ......................................17
Component Description ...........................................17
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL
LAMPS ..............................................................
18
System Diagram .................................................. ....18
System Description ..................................................18
Component Parts Location ......................................18
Component Description ...........................................19
TRAILER TOW ..................................................20
System Diagram ......................................................20
System Description ..................................................20
Component Parts Location ......................................21
Component Description ...........................................21
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM) ...........................23
COMMON ITEM ..................................................... ....23
COMMON ITEM : Diagnosis Description ................23
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT-III Function ...............23
EXTERNAL LAMP ................................................. ....23
EXTERNAL LAMP : CONSULT-III Function ............23
FLASHER ............................................................... ....25
FLASHER : CONSULT-III Function (BCM -
FLASHER) ...............................................................
25
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R) ...................26
CONSULT - III Function (IPDM E/R) .......................26
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS .........................27
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ....27
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) ...................... ....27
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) : Diagnosis
Procedure ............................................................ ....
27
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBU-
TION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) .......................... ....
27
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBU-
TION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) : Diagnosis Pro-
cedure .................................................................. ....
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT ................................28
Description ........................................................... ...28
Component Function Check ...................................28
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................28
HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT ...............................30
Description ........................................................... ...30
Component Function Check ...................................30
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................30
FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT ...........................32
Description ........................................................... ...32
Component Function Check ...................................32
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................32
PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT ................................34
Description ........................................................... ...34
Component Function Check ...................................34
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................34
TURN SIGNAL LAMP CIRCUIT ........................37
Description ........................................................... ...37
Component Function Check ...................................37
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................37
OPTICAL SENSOR ...........................................40
Description ..............................................................40
Component Function Check ...................................40
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................40
HEADLAMP AIMING SWITCH ..........................42
Description ........................................................... ...42
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................42
HEADLAMP .......................................................43
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...43
DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM ................................47
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...47
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM ......................................54
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...54
HEADLAMP AIMING SYSTEM (MANUAL) ......61
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...61
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM ...........................65
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...65
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
LAMP SYSTEM .............................................. ...
68
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...68
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL
LAMPS SYSTEM ............................................ ...
75
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...75
STOP LAMP ......................................................81
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...81
BACK-UP LAMP ................................................85
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...85
TRAILER TOW ..................................................90
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...90
ECU DIAGNOSIS .......................................99
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) ............... ...99
Description ........................................................... ...99
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRI-
BUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) ................
100
Description ........................................................... .100
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...........................101
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS ..101
Symptom Table .................................................... .101
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION ...............103
Description ........................................................... .103
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH
TO HIGH BEAM ................................................
104
Description ........................................................... .104
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................104
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT
TURNED ON .....................................................
105
Description ............................................................105
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................105
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL
LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON ......................
106
Description ........................................................... .106
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................106
BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT
TURNED ON .....................................................
107
Description ............................................................107
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................107
PRECAUTION ...........................................108
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..108
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. .
108
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ................................
108
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ..............................110
ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION ................ ..110
HEADLAMP ............................................................ .110
HEADLAMP : Aiming Adjustment .........................110
FRONT FOG LAMP ................................................ .111
FRONT FOG LAMP : Aiming Adjustment .............111
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............113
HEADLAMP .................................................... ..113
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Bulb Replacement ........
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Removal and Installation .......................................114
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ ..114
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM ....................................116
Removal and Installation .......................................116
FRONT FOG LAMP ........................................ ..117
Bulb Replacement .................................................117
Removal and Installation .......................................117
LIGHTING & TURN SIGNAL SWITCH .......... ..119
Removal and Installation .......................................119
HAZARD SWITCH .......................................... ..120
Removal and Installation .......................................120
PUDDLE LAMP .............................................. ..121
Removal and Installation .......................................121
LICENSE PLATE LAMP .................................122
Bulb Replacement ............................................... ..122
Removal and Installation .......................................122
STOP LAMP ....................................................123
Bulb Replacement .................................................123
Removal and Installation .......................................123
REAR COMBINATION LAMP .........................124
Bulb Replacement .................................................124
Removal and Installation .......................................124
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... .
125
BULB SPECIFICATIONS ................................125
Headlamp ............................................................ ..125
Exterior Lamp ........................................................125
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