2009 INFINITI QX56 wiper blades

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INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Service Manual MA-6
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000003776979
General maintenance includes those items which should be check

MA-6
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000003776979
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-41, "
Adjustment"
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). MA-29, "
Rotation"
Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)
transmitter componentsReplace the TPMS transmitter grommet seat, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age.
WT-43, "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. MA-28, "Balancing
Wheels", FSU-6, "Front
Wheel Alignment"
Windshield wiper
blades
Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
—
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-143, "HEADLAMP :
Aiming Adjustment"
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and 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.
—
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. —
Revision: December 20092009 QX56

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INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Service Manual WW-74
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
FRONT WIPER ARM
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
FRONT WIPER ARM
Front Wiper ArmsINFOID:0000000003776313
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
2.

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INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Service Manual FRONT WIPER DRIVE ASSEMBLYWW-75
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Wiper Motor and LinkageINFOID:0000000003776314
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Remo

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