2010 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX56 2010  Factory Service Manual PREPARATIONCO-5
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Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
Radiator cap tester Checking radiator and radiator cap
Coolant system tester ad

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INFINITI QX56 2010  Factory Service Manual CO-6
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COOLING SYSTEM
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling CircuitINFOID:0000000005149038
WBIA0439E
Revision: April 20092010 QX56

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INFINITI QX56 2010  Factory Service Manual COOLING SYSTEMCO-7
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SchematicINFOID:0000000005149039
WBIA0463E
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000005149040
SymptomCheck items
Cooling sys-
tem parts 
malfunction Poor heat transfer

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INFINITI QX56 2010  Factory Service Manual OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISCO-9
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Except cool-
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parts mal-
function —
Overload on engine Abusive driving
High engine rpm under no 
load

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INFINITI QX56 2010  Factory Service Manual CO-10
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ENGINE COOLANT
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COOLANT
InspectionINFOID:0000000005149041
LEVEL CHECK
• Check if the engine coolant reservoir tank level is within MIN t

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INFINITI QX56 2010  Factory Service Manual ENGINE COOLANTCO-11
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Inspect the radiator cap.
NOTE:
Thoroughly wipe out the radiator filler
 neck to remove any waxy resi-
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ENGINE COOLANT
5. Remove the reservoir tank to drain the engine coolant, then clean the reservoir tank before installing it.
6. Check the drained coolant for contamina