2009 INFINITI QX56 200

VTL-32
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DUCTS AND GRILLES
Grilles
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1. Front pillar finisher (RH shown LH similar) 2. Side demister grille (RH shown LH
similar) 3. Rear roof console
4. Rear roof console grilles 5. Instrument panel 6. Side ventilator grille (LH)
7. Instrument side finisher (LH) 8. Ventilator grille (LH) 9. Ventilator grille (RH)
10. Cluster lid C 11. Instrument side finisher (RH) 12. Side ventilator grille (RH)
⇐ Front
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DUCTS AND GRILLESVTL-33
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003775281
CENTER CONSOLE HEAT DUCT AND RE AR FINISHER ASSEMBLY GRILLE
Removal
The center console must be removed and disassembled to remove the heat duct and rear finisher assembly
grille. Refer to IP-20, "
Removal and Installation".
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
DEFROSTER NOZZLE
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to VTL-16, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the defroster nozzle.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
RH AND LH SIDE DEMISTER DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the RH or LH side demister duct screws.
3. Remove the RH or LH side demister duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
RH AND LH VENTILATOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to VTL-16, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the RH or LH ventilator duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER VENTILATOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel trim. Refer to IP-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to VTL-16, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the defroster nozzle.
4. Remove the RH and LH side demister ducts.
5. Remove the RH and LH ventilator ducts.
6. Remove the center ventilator duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FLOOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the floor carpet. Refer to INT-16, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the two clips and remove the floor duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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VTL-34
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DUCTS AND GRILLES
REAR OVERHEAD DUCTS
Removal
1. Remove the luggage side finisher lower RH. Refer to INT-19, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the headliner. Refer to INT-17, "
Removal and Installation".
NOTE:
The rear headliner duct connected to the rear overhead duct is part of the headlining trim panel and is
replaced as an assembly.
3. Remove the two bolts and remove the rear upper and lower overhead ducts.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR FLOOR DUCT
Removal
1. Remove the luggage side finisher lower RH. Refer to INT-19, "Removal and Installation".
2. Reposition the floor carpet out of the way.
3. Remove the two bolts and remove the rear floor duct.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
GRILLES
Removal
1. Remove the interior trim panels as necessary. Refer to IP-13, "Removal and Installation" or INT-14,
"Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the grille from the interior trim panel. NOTE:
To remove the rear roof console grilles, turn the gr ille counter-clockwise to release the grille from the rear
roof console.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REFRIGERANT LINESVTL-35
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REFRIGERANT LINES
Removal and Installation for Front EvaporatorINFOID:0000000003775282
Front Heater and Cooling Unit Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front heater core. Refer to VTL-19, "Removal and Installation".
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1. Heater core cover 2. Heater core pipe bracket3. Heater core
4. Upper bracket 5. Upper heater and cooling unit case 6. A/C evaporator
7. Lower heater and cooling unit case 8. Blower motor 9. Variable blower control
Front
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VTL-36
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REFRIGERANT LINES
2. Remove the defroster mode door arm.
3. Separate the heater core and cooling unit case.
4. Remove the evaporator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings on the A/C refrigerant pipes with new ones, then apply compressor oil to them
when installing them.
• After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Rear EvaporatorINFOID:0000000003775283
Rear Heater and Cooling Unit Assembly
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1. Front cover 2. Evaporator and heater core case 3. Evaporator
4. Side cover 5. Heater core6. Blower motor
7. Blower motor case 8. Variable blower control
Front
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REFRIGERANT LINESVTL-37
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly from the vehicle. Refer to VTL-16, "Removal and
Installation".
2. Remove the blower motor.
3. Remove the variable blower control.
4. Remove the air mix door motor.
5. Remove the mode door motor.
6. Remove the rear duct and mode door assembly. Refer to VTL-33, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Disassemble the rear heater and cooling unit assembly to remove the evaporator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings on the rear A/C pipes with new ones. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings when installing them.
• After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation for Rear Expansion ValveINFOID:0000000003775284
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-20, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Remove the luggage side finisher lower (RH). Refer to INT-19, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pi pes from the expansion valve.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the A/C refrigerant pipe ends with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the
entry of air and contaminants.
4. Remove the expansion valve.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings on the A/C refrigerant pipes with new ones, th en apply compressor oil to them
when installing them.
• After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Expansion valve bolts : 4 N·m (0.41 kg-m, 35 in-lb)
A/C refrigerant pipe to expansion valve bolt : Refer to HA-29, "
Component".
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WCS
WCS-1
DRIVER INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA
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CONTENTS
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM
BASIC INSPECTION ....... .............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ..... .....3
Work Flow ........................................................... ......3
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ...............................4
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM .......................... .....4
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM .......................................4
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM : System Diagram . ......4
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM : System Description
......
4
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM : Component Parts
Location ............................................................... ......
5
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM : Component De-
scription .....................................................................
5
LIGHT REMINDER WARNING CHIME ................. ......6
LIGHT REMINDER WARNING CHIME : System
Diagram .....................................................................
6
LIGHT REMINDER WARNING CHIME : System
Description ................................................................
6
LIGHT REMINDER WARNING CHIME : Compo-
nent Parts Location ...................................................
7
LIGHT REMINDER WARNING CHIME : Compo-
nent Description ........................................................
7
SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME ............................ ......7
SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME : System Diagram
......
8
SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME : System Descrip-
tion ...................................................................... ......
8
SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME : Component
Parts Location ...........................................................
9
SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME : Component De-
scription .....................................................................
9
KEY WARNING CHIME ......................................... ....10
KEY WARNING CHIME : System Diagram ............10
KEY WARNING CHIME : System Description ........10
KEY WARNING CHIME : Component Parts Loca-
tion ....................................................................... ....
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KEY WARNING CHIME : Component Description ....11
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (METER) .......................12
CONSULT-III Function (METER/M&A) ....................12
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM) ...........................14
BUZZER ................................................................. ....14
BUZZER : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - BUZZ-
ER) ..........................................................................
14
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS .........................15
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ....15
COMBINATION METER ........................................ ....15
COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Procedure .....15
COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Procedure .....16
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) ...................... ....16
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) : Diagnosis
Procedure ............................................................ ....
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METER BUZZER CIRCUIT ...............................18
Description ...............................................................18
Component Function Check ....................................18
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................18
SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH SIGNAL CIR-
CUIT ..................................................................
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Description ...............................................................19
Component Function Check ..................................19
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................19
Component Inspection .............................................20
KEY SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT ......................21
Description ...............................................................21
Component Function Check ..................................21
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................21
Component Inspection .............................................22
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WCS-2
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM .............................23
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...23
ECU DIAGNOSIS ..................................... ...28
COMBINATION METER ................................. ...28
Reference Value .................................................. ...28
Wiring Diagram .......................................................30
Fail Safe .................................................................46
DTC Index ..............................................................47
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) ..................49
Reference Value .................................................. ...49
Terminal Layout ......................................................51
Physical Values ......................................................51
Wiring Diagram .......................................................57
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .............................62
THE LIGHT REMINDER WARNING DOES
NOT SOUND ................................................... ...
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Description ........................................................... ...62
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................62
THE SEAT BELT WARNING CONTINUES
SOUNDING, OR DOES NOT SOUND ...............
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Description ........................................................... ...63
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................63
THE KEY WARNING DOES NOT SOUND .......64
Description ........................................................... ...64
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................64
PRECAUTION ............................................65
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ...65
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. ...
65
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