2008 INFINITI QX56 headlamp

HEADLAMPEXL-115
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Disassembly
1. Remove ballast.
2. Release xenon bulb retaining spring and remove xenon bulb.
3. Turn high beam bulb counterclockwise to unlock and remove high beam bulb.
4. Turn parking lamp bulb (inner) socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove parking lamp bulb.
5. Turn parking lamp bulb (outer) socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove parking lamp bulb.
6. Turn side marker lamp (front) bulb socket counterclo
ckwise to unlock and remove side marker lamp (front)
bulb.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
4. Xenon bulb (low beam) 5. Side marker lamp (front) bulb 6. Ballast
7. Wiring harness assembly
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FRONT FOG LAMPEXL-117
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FRONT FOG LAMP
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000001553094
FRONT FOG LAMP
Removal
1. Remove the front turn/fog lamp assembly. Refer to EXL-117, "Removal and Installation".
2. Turn the bulb cover counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Unlatch retaining spring.
4. Remove bulb and disconnect the connector. CAUTION:
• Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep
grease and other oily substances away from it. Do not
touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned
off. Burning may result.
• Do not leave bulb out of fog lamp reflector for a long time
because dust, moisture smoke, etc. may affect the perfor-
mance of fog lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to
replace it with new one.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001553095
FRONT FOG LAMP
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb.
CAUTION:
• Do not leave fog lamp assembly without bulb for a l ong period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
entering the fog lamp body may affect the performance. Remove the bulb from the headlamp assem-
bly just before replacement bulb is installed.
• Grasp only the plastic base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope. Touching the
glass could significantly a ffect the bulb life and/or fog lamp performance.
Removal
1. Remove the front turn/fog lamp finisher.
2. Remove bolt and pull fog lamp out of front fascia.
3. Disconnect electrical connector.
WKIA1886E
WKIA1887E
WKIA1888E
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BULB SPECIFICATIONSEXL-125
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
HeadlampINFOID:0000000001547324
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Exterior LampINFOID:0000000001547325
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Item
Wattage (W)*
Low 35
High 60/65
ItemWattage (W)*
Front combination lamp Parking lamp (inner)
7
Parking lamp (outer) 7
Side marker lamp (front) 7
Rear combination lamp Stop/Tail lamp
LED*
Side marker lamp (rear) *
Turn signal lamp 27
Back-up lamp *
Turn/fog lamp Fog
55
Turn 21
Puddle lamp 8
License plate lamp *
High-mounted stop lamp LED*
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EXT-14
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT BUMPER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the side screws from the front fascia assembly.
2. Remove the screws from the front of fender protector. Refer to EXT-23
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3. Remove the fog turn/fog lamp finisher and the fog turn/fog lamp. • Disconnect the harnesses.
4. Disconnect the sonar sensor, if equipped harness connector under the front fascia assembly.
5. Remove the fasteners, release the clips and remove the front fascia assembly.
6. Remove the plastic clips and remove the upper energy absorber.
7. Remove the upper bumper reinforcement.
8. Remove the plastic clips and remove the lower energy absorber.
9. Remove the front bumper stays and the front bumper side brackets, LH and RH.
10. Disconnect the sonar sensors, if equipped from the sonar sensor retainers, if equipped.
11. Remove the sonar sensors, if equipped and harness from the front fascia assembly. • Disconnect the sonar sensors, if equipped from the harness.
• Remove the sonar sensor retainers, if equipped from the front fascia assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
7. Sonar sensor harness (if equipped) 8. Front fascia assembly 9. Sonar sensor retainers (if equipped)
10. Engine under cover 11. Front fascia bracket12. License plate bracket
13. Fog turn/fog lamp finisher LH/RH 14. Fog turn/fog lamp 15. Front bumper stay LH
16. Front bumper side bracket LH 17. Headlamp finisher (RH shown) A. Clip C103
B. Clip CS101
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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT FENDER
FRONT FENDER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001609855
REMOVAL
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to EXL-114, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the over fender. Refer to EXT-21
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3. Remove the fender protector. Refer to EXT-23
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4. Remove the hood stay. Refer to DLK-224, "
Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly".
5. Remove the front fender.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Front fender 2. Over fender3. Headlamp assembly
4. Fender protector
WIIA0956E
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LAN
TROUBLE DIAGNOSISLAN-9
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Example: Main Line Between Data Link Connector and ABS Actuator and Electr
ic Unit (Control Unit) Open Circuit
Example: CAN-H, CAN-L Harness Short Circuit
SKIB8740E
Unit name Symptom
ECM Engine torque limiting is affected, and shift harshness increases.
BCM • Reverse warning chime does not sound.
• The front wiper moves under continuous operation mode even though the front wip-
er switch being in the intermittent position.
EPS control unit The steering effort increases.
Combination meter • The shift position indicator and OD OFF indicator turn OFF.
• The speedometer is inoperative.
• The odo/trip meter stops.
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Normal operation.
TCM No impact on operation.
IPDM E/R When the ignition switch is ON,
• The headlamps (Lo) turn ON.
• The cooling fan continues to rotate.
SKIB8741E
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LAN-10
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[CAN FUNDAMENTAL]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Self-Diagnosis
INFOID:0000000001374968
CAN Diagnostic Support MonitorINFOID:0000000001374969
CONSULT-III and CAN diagnostic support monitor (on-boar d diagnosis function) are used for detecting root
cause.
MONITOR ITEM (CONSULT-III)
Unit name Symptom
ECM • Engine torque limiting is affected, and shift harshness increases.
• Engine speed drops.
BCM • Reverse warning chime does not sound.
• The front wiper moves under continuous operation mode even though the front
wiper switch being in the intermittent position.
• The room lamp does not turn ON.
• The engine does not start (if an error or malfunction occurs while turning the igni- tion switch OFF.)
• The steering lock does not release (if an error or malfunction occurs while turning the ignition switch OFF.)
EPS control unit The steering effort increases.
Combination meter • The tachometer and the speedometer do not move.
• Warning lamps turn ON.
• Indicator lamps do not turn ON.
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Normal operation.
TCM No impact on operation.
IPDM E/R When the ignition switch is ON,
• The headlamps (Lo) turn ON.
• The cooling fan continues to rotate.
DTC
Self-diagnosis item
(CONSULT-III indication) DTC detection condition
Inspection/Action
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT When ECM is not transmitting or receiving CAN
communication signal of OBD (emission-related
diagnosis) for 2 seconds or more.
Refer to LAN-13
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When a control unit (except for ECM) is not
transmitting or receiving CAN communication
signal for 2 seconds or more.
U1001 CAN COMM CIRCUIT When ECM is not transmitting or receiving CAN
communication signal other than OBD (emis-
sion-related diagnosis) for 2 seconds or more.
U1002 SYSTEM COMM When a control unit is not transmitting or receiv-
ing CAN communication signal for 2 seconds or
less. Start the inspection. Re-
fer to the applicable sec-
tion of the indicated
control unit.
U1010 CONTROL UNIT [CAN] When an error is detected during the initial diag-
nosis for CAN controller of each control unit. Replace the control unit
indicating “U1010”.
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MA-6
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000001606163
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owner can perform these
checks and inspections or have thei r INFINITI dealers perform them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed fr om time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
Item Reference page
Tires Check the pressure with a gauge at least once a month and always prior to a
long distance trip. Adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear. —
Wheel lug nuts When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose
nuts. Tighten if necessary. WT-48, "
Rotation"
Windshield
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. —
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). WT-48, "
Rotation"
Transmitter compo-
nents in tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS)Replace grommet seat, valve core and cap of the transmitter on TPMS every tire
replacement by reaching wear limit of tire.
WT-49, "
Transmitter
(Pressure Sensor)"
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel align-
ment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel bal-
ancing may be needed. WT-46, "Adjustment",
FSU-7, "
Front Wheel
Alignment"
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
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Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the back
hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make
sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary
latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubri-
cation frequently. MA-33, "
Lubricating
Locks, Hinges and Hood
Latches"
Lamps
Make sure that the head lamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head
lamp aim. Clean the head lamps on a regular basis. EXL-110, "HEADLAMP :
Aiming Adjustment"
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
buzzers/chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating properly.
WCS-4, "
WARNING
CHIME SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Description"
Windshield wiper and
washerCheck that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak.
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Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. —
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Be sure to check for changes in the steering
condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises. ST-15, "
On-Vehicle In-
spection and Service"
Seats
Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every po-
sition. Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the
locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the latches
lock securely for folding-down rear seat backs. —
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