2011 INFINITI QX56 headlamp

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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213981
XENON HEADLAMP
 Brightness and the color of light may change slightly
immediately after turning the headlamp ON until the
xenon bulb becomes stable. This is normal.
 Illumination time lag may occur between right and left. This is normal.
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
The headlamp may not be turned ON/OFF immediately afte r passing dark area or bright area (short tunnel,
sky bridge, shadowed area etc.) while using the auto light system. This causes for the control difference. This
is normal.
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213982
Both side headlamps (HI) are not turned ON when setting to the lighting switch HI or PASS.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213983
1.COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION
Check combination switch. Refer to BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select “HL HI REQ” of IPDM E/R data monitor item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-81, "
Removal and Installation".
3.HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check headlamp (HI) circuit. Refer to EXL-86, "
Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
HL HI REQ Lighting switch
(2ND) HI or PASS On
LO Off
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EXL-118
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (L
O) ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213984
Both side headlamps (LO) are not turned ON in any condition.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213985
1.CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH
Check combination switch. Refer to BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select “HL LO REQ” of IPDM E/R data monitor item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-81, "
Removal and Installation".
3.HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check headlamp (LO) circuit. Refer to EXL-88, "
Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
HL LO REQ Lighting switch 2ND On
OFF Off
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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENTEXL-121
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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT
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preparation before adjusting
NOTE:
 for details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
 perform aiming if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been
replaced.
before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.  adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
 fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
 maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the lug- gage room.)
NOTE:
do not remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool.
 wipe out dirt on the headlamp.
CAUTION:
never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
 ride alone on the driver seat.
aiming adjustment screw
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A. Headlamp RH HI /LO (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw B. Headlamp LH HI/LO (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw
: Vehicle center
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EXL-122
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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT
Aiming Adjustment Procedure
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1. Place the screen. NOTE:
 Stop the vehicle facing the wall.
 Place the board on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the vehicle with the screen. Maintain 10 m (32.8 ft) between the headlamp center and the screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the headlamp (LO) ON. NOTE:
Shut off the headlamp light with the board to prevent from illuminating the adjustment screen.
CAUTION:
Never cover the lens surface with a tape etc. The lens is made of resin.
4. Measure the distance (X) between the horizontal cent er line of headlamp (H) and the cutoff line (A) within
the light axis measurement range (R) from the vertical center line ahead of headlamp (V).
Low beam distribution on the screen
5. Adjust the cutoff line height (X) with the aiming adjus tment screw so as to enter in the adjustment range
(M–N) according to the horizontal center line of headlamp (H).
unit: mm (in)
Side view
Adjustment screw Screw driver rotation Facing direction
A Headlamp RH HI/LO (UP/DOWN) Clockwise UP
Counterclockwise DOWN
B Headlamp LH HI/LO (UP/DOWN) Clockwise UP
Counterclockwise DOWN
Light axis measurement range (R) : 350 ± 175 mm (13.78 ± 6.89 in)
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Horizontal center line of headlamp (H) Highest cutoff line height (M) Lowest cutoff line height (N)
700 (27.56) or less 4 (0.16) 30 (1.18)
701(27.60) – 800 (31.50) 4 (0.16) 30 (1.18) 801 (31.54) or more 17 (0.67) 44 (1.73)
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Distance between the headlamp center and the screen (L) : 10 m (32.8 ft)
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FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENTEXL-123
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FRONT FOG LAMP AI MING ADJUSTMENT
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PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
NOTE:
 For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
 Perform aiming if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been
replaced.
Before performing aiming adjustm ent, check the following.  Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
 Fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
 Maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (Remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the trunk
room.)
NOTE:
Do not remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool.
 Wipe out dirt on the headlamp. CAUTION:
Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
 Ride alone on the driver seat.
AIMING ADJUSTMENT SCREW
 Turn the aiming adjusting screw for adjustment.
 For the position and direction of the adjusting screw, refer to the figure.
NOTE:
A screwdriver or hexagonal wrench [6 mm (0.24 in)] can be used
for adjustment.
Aiming Adjustment ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213993
1. Place the screen. NOTE:
 Stop the vehicle facing the wall.
 Place the board on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the vehicle with the screen. Maintain 10 m (32.8 ft) between the front fog lamp center and the
screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the front fog lamp ON. NOTE:
Shut off the headlamp light with the board to pr event from illuminating the adjustment screen.
CAUTION:
Never cover the lens surface with a tape etc. The lens is made of resin.
4. Adjust the cutoff line height (A) with the aiming adjus tment screw so that the distance (X) between the hor-
izontal center line of front fog lamp (H) and (A) becomes 200 mm (7.87 in).
A: UP
B: DOWN
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FRONT COMBINATION LAMPEXL-125
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP
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REMOVAL
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
HID control unit and xenon bul b socket cannot be disassembled.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006369464
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
1. Front combination lamp
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1. Headlamp housing assembly 2. Retaining spring 3. Xenon bulb
4. Side marker lamp bulb 5. Side marker lamp bulb socket 6. Xenon bulb socket
7. Seal packing 8. Resin cap 9. Parking lamp bulb socket
10. Parking lamp bulb 11. Front turn signal lamp bulb 12. Front turn signal lamp bulb socket
13. HID control unit 14. Seal packing 15. Bumper bracket
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described above.
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EXL-126
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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP
Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove the fuse.
1. Remove front grille. Refer to
EXT-19, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front bumper molding. Refer to EXT-13, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to EXT-13, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove headlamp mounting bolts.
5. Pull out headlamp assembly forward vehicle.
6. Disconnect connectors before removing headlamp assembly.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installation, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to EXL-121, "
description".
ReplacementINFOID:0000000006369465
CAUTION:
 Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove the fuse.
 After installing the bulb, install the resin cap and the bulb socket securely for watertightness.
 Never touch the glass of bu lb directly by hand. Keep grease an d other oily matters away from it.
Never touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off.
 Never leave bulb out of lamp reflector for a long ti me because dust, moisture smoke, etc. may affect
the performance of lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with new one.
HEADLAMP BULB (HI/LO)
1. Remove fender protector. Refer to EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation".
2. Rotate resin cap counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
4. Remove retaining spring lock. And then remove bulb from headlamp housing assembly.
CAUTION:
Never break the xenon bulb ceramic tube when replacing
the bulb.
PARKING LAMP BULB
1. Remove hood switch*.
*:When replace a right.
2. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove bulb from bulb socket.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
1. Remove hood switch*.
*:When replace a right.
2. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove bulb from bulb socket.
SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
1. Remove fender protector. Refer to EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"
2. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove bulb from bulb socket.
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