2009 INFINITI QX56 service

A/T FLUID COOLERTM-183
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A/T FLUID COOLER
A/T Fluid Cooler CleaningINFOID:0000000004187475
Whenever an A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced, t he A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator must be
inspected and cleaned.
Metal debris and friction material, if present, can becom e trapped in the A/T fluid cooler. This debris can con-
taminate the newly serviced A/T or, in severe cases, can bl ock or restrict the flow of A/T fluid. In either case,
malfunction of the newly serviced A/T may result.
Debris, if present, may build up as A/T fluid enters the c ooler inlet. It will be necessary to back flush the cooler
through the cooler outlet in order to flush out any built up debris.
A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. Position a drain pan under the A/T inlet and outle t fluid cooler tube to cooler hose connection.
2. Put a different color matching mark on each cooler tube to cooler hose connection to aid in assembly. CAUTION:
Use paint to make the matching mark. Do not damage the tubes or hose.
3. Disconnect the fluid cooler inle t and outlet rubber hoses from the
steel cooler tubes.
NOTE:
Replace the cooler hoses if rubber material from the hose
remains on the tube fitting.
4. Drain any A/T fluid from the cooler hose.
5. Insert the extension adapter hose of a can of Transmission Cooler Cleaner (Nissan P/N 999MP-AM006) into the cooler out-
let hose.
CAUTION:
 Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when spraying theTransmission Cooler Cleaner.
 Spray cooler cleaner only with adequate ventilation.
 Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
 Do not breath vapors or spray mist.
6. Hold the hose and can as high as possible and spray Transmis- sion Cooler Cleaner in a continuous stream into the cooler outlet
hose until fluid flows out of the cooler inlet hose for 5 seconds.
7. Insert the tip of an air gun into the end of the cooler outlet hose.
8. Wrap a shop rag around the tip of the air gun and the cooler out- let hose.
9. Blow compressed air regulated to 490 - 883 kPa (5 - 9 kg/cm
2, 71 - 128 psi) through the cooler outlet hose
for 10 seconds to force out any remaining fluid.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 three additional times.
11. Position an oil pan under the banjo bolts that connect the fluid cooler tubes to the A/T.
12. Remove the banjo bolts.
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8. Insert the tip of an air gun into the end of the cooler outlet hose.
9. Wrap a shop rag around the air gun tip and end of cooler outlet hose.
10. Blow compressed air regulated to 490 - 883 kPa (5 - 9 kg/cm
2,
71 - 128 psi) through the cooler outlet hose to force any remain-
ing A/T fluid into the coffee filter.
11. Remove the coffee filter from the end of the cooler inlet hose.
12. Perform A/T fluid cooler inspection. Refer to TM-183, "A/T Fluid
Cooler Cleaning".
A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the coffee filter for debris.
a. If small metal debris less than 1mm (0.040 in) in size or metal
powder is found in the coffee filter, this is normal. If normal
debris is found, the A/T fluid cooler/radiator can be re-used and
the procedure is ended.
b. If one or more pieces of debris are found that are over 1mm (0.040 in) in size and/or peeled clutch facing material is found in
the coffee filter, the fluid cooler is not serviceable. The A/T fluid
cooler/radiator must be replac ed and the inspection procedure is
ended. Refer to CO-15, "Removal and Installation"
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A/T FLUID COOLER FINAL INSPECTION
After performing all procedures, ensure that all remaining oil is cleaned from all components.
InspectionINFOID:0000000004187476
After performing all procedures, ensure that all remaining oil is cleaned from all components.
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
8. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.CAUTION:
 Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
 Do not disassemble.
 Do not allow metal filings or fo reign material to get on the
sensor front edge magnetic area.
 Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
9. Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes from A/T assembly.
10. Remove dust cover from converter housing.
11. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
12. Support A/T assembly using transmission jack and Tool. CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
NOTE:
The actual special service tool may differ from tool shown.
13. Remove cross members using power tool.
14. Tilt the transmission slightly to keep the cl earance between body and transmission, then disconnect air
breather hose from A/T fluid indicator pipe. Refer to TM-197, "4WD : Removal and Installation"
.
15. Disconnect the following.  Neutral 4 low switch
 Wait detection switch
 Transfer motor connector
 A/T assembly connector
 Transfer control device connector
 ATP switch connector
 Transfer terminal cord assembly connector
16. Remove air breather hose assembly. Refer to TM-197, "4WD : Removal and Installation"
.
17. Remove A/T fluid indicator pipe.
18. Plug any openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole.
19. Remove A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.
20. Remove A/T assembly with transfer from vehicle. CAUTION:
 Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
 Secure A/T assembly to transmission jack.
21. Remove transfer from A/T assembly. Refer to DLN-141,
"Removal and Installation".
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General SpecificationINFOID:0000000005892329
*1: Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants".
*2: The fluid capacity is the reference value. Check the fluid level with A/T fluid level gauge.
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting OccursINFOID:0000000004187500
NORMAL MODE
 At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 1/2 of the full opening.
TOW MODE
Applied model 2WD 4WD
Automatic transmission model RE5R05A
Transmission model code number 94X3E 94X4A
Stall torque ratio 2.0 : 1
Transmission gear ratio 1st 3.827
2nd 2.368
3rd 1.520
4th 1.000
5th 0.834
Reverse 2.613
Recommended fluid Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
*1
Fluid capacity10.6 liter (11-1/4 US qt, 9-3/8 Imp qt)*2
CAUTION:
 If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using ATF other than Gen-
uine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T,
which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Final
gear
ratio Throttle position
Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D
1 → D2D2 → D3D3 → D4D4 → D5D5 → D4D4 → D3D3 → D2D2 → D1
2.937 Full throttle
70 - 74
(44 - 46) 112 - 120
(70 - 75) 176 - 186
(110 - 116) 249 - 259
(155 - 161) 245 - 255
(152 - 159) 166 - 176
(103 - 110) 100 - 108
(62 - 67) 43 - 47
(27 - 30)
Half throttle 46 - 50
(28 - 31) 75 - 81
(47 - 50) 104 - 112
(65 - 70) 136 - 144
(85 - 89) 111 - 11 9
(69 - 74) 75 - 83
(47 - 51) 44 - 50
(27 - 31) 11 - 1 5
(7 - 10)
3.357 Full throttle
61 - 65
(38 - 41) 97 - 105
(61 - 66) 153 - 163
(95 - 102) 236 - 246
(147 - 153) 232 - 242
(144 - 151) 143 - 153
(89 - 95) 87 - 95
(54 - 59) 43 - 47
(27 - 29)
Half throttle 41 - 45
(26 - 28) 67 - 73
(42 - 45) 90 - 98
(56 - 61) 119 - 127
(74 - 79) 97 - 105
(60 - 65) 65 - 73
(40 - 45) 39 - 45
(24 - 28) 11 - 1 5
(7 - 10)
Final
gear
ratio Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D
1 → D2D2 → D3D3 → D4D4 → D5D5 → D4D4 → D3D3 → D2D2 → D1
2.937 Full throttle
70 - 74
(44 - 46) 112 - 120
(70 - 75) 176 - 186
(110 - 116) 249 - 259
(155 - 161) 245 - 255
(152 - 159) 166 - 176
(103 - 110) 100 - 108
(62 - 67) 43 - 47
(27 - 30)
Half throttle 50 - 54
(31 - 34) 82 - 88
(51 - 55) 114 - 122
(71 - 76) 136 - 144
(85 - 89) 111 - 11 9
(69 - 74) 76 - 84
(47 - 52) 44 - 50
(27 - 31) 11 - 1 5
(7 - 10)
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 At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 1/2 of the full opening.
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/ReleasesINFOID:0000000004187501
 At closed throttle, the accelerator opening is less than 1/8 condition. (Closed throttle position signal OFF)
 At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 1/2 of the full opening.
Stall SpeedINFOID:0000000004187502
Line PressureINFOID:0000000004187503
Input Speed SensorINFOID:0000000004187504
Output Speed SensorINFOID:0000000004187505
Reverse BrakeINFOID:0000000004187506
3.357Full throttle
61 - 65
(38 - 41) 97 - 105
(61 - 66) 153 - 163
(95 - 102) 236 - 246
(147 - 153) 232 - 242
(144 - 151) 143 - 153
(89 - 95) 87 - 95
(54 - 59) 43 - 47
(27 - 29)
Half throttle 46 - 50
(29 - 31) 73 - 79
(45 - 59) 99 - 107
(62 - 66) 11 9 - 1 2 7
(74 - 79) 97 - 105
(60 - 65) 65 - 73
(40 - 45) 39 - 45
(24 - 28) 11 - 1 5
(7 - 10)
Final gear ratio Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up ON Lock-up OFF
2.937 Closed throttle 51 - 59 (3
2 - 36) 48 - 56 (30 - 34)
Half throttle 177 - 185 (110 - 115) 111 - 119 (69 - 73)
3.357 Closed throttle 44 - 52 (2
8 - 32) 41 - 49 (26 - 30)
Half throttle 161 - 169 (100 - 105) 97 - 105 (61 - 65)
Stall speed 2,550 - 2,850 rpm
Engine speedLine pressure kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)
“R” position “D” position
At idle speed 425 – 465 (4.3 – 4.7, 62 – 67) 379 – 428 (3.9 – 4.4, 55 – 62)
At stall speed 1,605 – 1,950 (16.4 – 19.9, 233 – 283) 1,310 – 1,500 (13.4 – 15.3, 190 – 218)
Name Condition Data (Approx.)
Input speed sensor 1 When running at 50 km/h (31 MPH) in 4th speed witch the closed throttle position
signal OFF.
1.3 kHz
Input speed sensor 2 When running at 20 km/h (12 MPH) in 1st speed witch the closed throttle position
signal OFF.
Name Condition Data (Approx.)
Output speed sensor When running at 20 km/h (12 MPH). 185 Hz
Number of drive plates 7
Number of driven plates 7
Clearance mm (in) Standard 0.7 – 1.1 (0.028 – 0.043)
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Total End Play
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BEARING RACE FOR ADJUSTING TOTAL END PLAY
Torque ConverterINFOID:0000000004187508
Thickness of retaining plates Thickness mm (in)
4.2 (0.165)
4.4 (0.173)
4.6 (0.181)
4.8 (0.189)
5.0 (0.197)
5.2 (0.205)
5.4 (0.213)
Total end play mm (in) 0.25 – 0.55 (0.0098 – 0.0217)
Thickness mm (in)
0.8 (0.031)
1.0 (0.039)
1.2 (0.047)
1.4 (0.055)
1.6 (0.063)
1.8 (0.071)
Distance between end of converter housing and torque
converter mm (in) 24.0 (0.94) or more
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CONTENTS
VENTILATION SYSTEM
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ......3
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......3
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................4
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ...............................5
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER .............................. .....5
Description .......................................................... ......5
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................6
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER .............................. .....6
Removal and Installation ...........................................6
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .... ..............................7
CONTROL UNIT ..................................................7
Removal and Installation ...........................................7
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR ................................... .....9
Removal and Installation ...........................................9
OPTICAL SENSOR ........................................ ....10
Removal and Installation .........................................10
INTAKE SENSOR ..............................................11
Removal and Installation .........................................11
BLOWER MOTOR .......................................... ....12
Component .......................................................... ....12
Removal and Installation .........................................12
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER .................................14
Removal and Installation .........................................14
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY ........15
Component ..............................................................15
Removal and Installation .........................................16
HEATER CORE .................................................18
Component ..............................................................18
Removal and Installation .........................................19
DEFROSTER DOOR MOTOR ..........................21
Removal and Installation .........................................21
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR ...................................22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
MODE DOOR MOTOR ......................................23
Components ............................................................23
Removal and Installation .........................................24
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR ...................................25
Component ..............................................................25
Removal and Installation .........................................26
VARIABLE BLOWER CONTROL .....................28
Components ............................................................28
Removal and Installation .........................................29
DUCTS AND GRILLES .....................................30
Component ..............................................................30
Removal and Installation .........................................33
REFRIGERANT LINES .....................................35
Removal and Installation for Front Evaporator ........35
Removal and Installation for Rear Evaporator .........36
Removal and Installation for Rear Expansion
Valve ........................................................................
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< PRECAUTION >
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering W heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK ″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery pow er is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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