2010 INFINITI QX56 bulb

EXL-146
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION
NOTE:
Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust head-
lamps accordingly.
LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM
1. Turn headlamp low beam on.
2. Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
FRONT FOG LAMP
FRONT FOG LAMP : Aiming AdjustmentINFOID:0000000005146697
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment, make sure of the following.
• Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
• Place vehicle on level ground.
A. RightB. Left C. Center of headlamp bulb (H-V point)
D. Cutoff line E. ScreenF. Aim evaluation segment
G. Step H. Horizontal center line of headlamp J. 103 mm (4.06 in.)
K. 37 mm (1.46 in.) L. 7.62 m (25 ft.) M. 399 mm (15.71 in.)
N. 133 mm (5.24 in.) P. 53.2 mm (2.09 in.)Q. 466 mm (18.35 in.)
R. 200 mm (7.87 in.) S. RH headlamp aiming screen T. LH headlamp aiming screen
V. Vertical center line
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EXL-148
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
HEADLAMP
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000005146698
CAUTION:
• Disconnect battery negative terminal before touching xenon bulb or headlamp wiring harness
assembly.
• Turn headlamp switch OFF before disconnecting headlamp harness connector.
• Do not touch bulb by hand right after being turned off. Burning may result.
• Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from it.
• Do not turn xenon bulb ON wh en xenon bulb is removed from front combination lamp assembly.
• After installing the bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
• Do not leave bulb out of front combination lamp assembly for a long time because dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. may affect the performa nce of the lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with a
new one.
HEADLAMP (OUTER SIDE), FOR LOW BEAM
Removal
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
3. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
4. Remove ballast.
5. Disconnect headlamp electrical connector.
6. Release bulb retaining spring and pull bulb straight out.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM
Removal
1. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
2. Disconnect headlamp electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT PARKING LAMP (INNER OR OUTER)
Removal
1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock it.
2. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SIDE MARKER LAMP (FRONT)
Removal
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn the side marker lamp (front) bulb socket counterclockwise and remove side marker lamp (front) bulb socket.
3. Pull to remove side marker lamp (front) fr om the side marker lamp (front) bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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HEADLAMPEXL-149
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005146699
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Disconnect battery negative terminal before touc hing xenon bulb or headlamp wiring harness
assembly.
• Turn headlamp switch OFF before di sconnecting headlamp harness connector.
• Do not touch bulb by hand right after being turned off. Burning may result.
• Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from it.
• Do not turn xenon bulb ON when xenon bulb is removed fr om front combination lamp assembly.
• After installing the bu lb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
• Do not leave bulb out of front combination lamp assembly for a lo ng time because dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with a
new one.
Removal
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp assembly.
3. Remove front fascia. Refer to EXT-13, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove front combination lamp assembly bolts.
5. Remove front combination lamp assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000005146700
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY
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1. Parking lamp bulb (outer) 2. Headlamp bulb (high beam) 3. Headlamp assembly
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EXL-150
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
HEADLAMP
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 countercl ockwise 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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EXL-152
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT FOG LAMP
FRONT FOG LAMP
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000005146702
FRONT FOG LAMP
Removal
1. Remove the front turn/fog lamp assembly. Refer to EXL-152, "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 la mp 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:0000000005146703
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 long period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering the fog lamp body may affect the perf ormance. 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 affect 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.
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EXL-156
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000005146706
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
Removal
1. Remove back door lower finisher. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation".
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Pull bulb from socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005146707
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
Removal
1. Remove back door lower finisher. Refer to INT-21, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove license plate lamp screws.
3. Remove license plate lamp.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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STOP LAMPEXL-157
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STOP LAMP
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000005146708
HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP
NOTE:
High-mounted stop lamp bulbs are not serviceable.
STOP LAMP
Refer to EXL-157, "Removal and Installation".
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005146709
HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP
Removal
1. Remove back door upper finisher. Refer to INT-21, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove 2 nuts and remove high-mounted stop lamp.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
STOP LAMP
Refer to EXL-158, "Removal and Installation".
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EXL-158
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REAR COMBINATION LAMP
REAR COMBINATION LAMP
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000005146710
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear combination lamp bolts.
2. Pull rear combination lamp to remove.
3. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
4. Remove bulb.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005146711
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear combination lamp bolts.
2. Pull rear combination lamp to remove.
3. Disconnect rear combination lamp connector.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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