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EXL-104
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[XENON TYPE]
OPTICAL SENSOR
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
8.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR SHORT CIRCUIT
Check continuity between optical sensor harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-81, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
Optical sensor BCM Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M17 2 M68 14 Existed
Optical sensor GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M17 2 Not existed
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EXL-114
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[XENON TYPE]
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Each lamp is not turned ON/OFF with lighting switch
AUTO. Combination switch
 Harness between combination
switch and BCM
BCM Combination switch
Refer to
BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
 Optical sensor
 Harness between optical sen- sor and BCM
BCM Optical sensor
Refer to
EXL-102, "
Component
Function Check".
Front fog lamp is not
turned ON. One side
 Front fog lamp bulb
 Harness between IPDM E/R
and front fog lamp
 Front fog lamp
 IPDM E/R Front fog lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-94, "
Component
Function Check".
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
“BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON”
Refer to
EXL-120, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Parking lamp is not turned ON.  Parking lamp bulb
 Harness between IPDM E/R
and front combination lamp
 Front combination lamp
 IPDM E/R Parking lamp
circuit
Refer to EXL-96, "
Component
Function Check".
Front side marker lamp is not turned ON.  Front side marker lamp bulb
 Harness between IPDM E/R
and front combination lamp
 Front combination lamp
 IPDM E/R Front side marker lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-98, "
Component
Function Check".
Tail lamp or rear side
marker lamp is not turned
ON. Body side
 Harness between IPDM E/R
and rear combination lamp
 Rear combination lamp Tail lamp circuit (body side)
Refer to
EXL-109, "
BODY SIDE :
Component Function Check".
Back door side  Harness between IPDM E/R
and tail lamp (back door side)
 Tail lamp (back door side) Tail lamp circuit (back door side)
Refer to
EXL-110, "
BACK DOOR
SIDE : Component Function
Check".
License plate lamp is not turned ON.  License plate lamp bulb
 Harness between IPDM E/R
and license plate lamp
 License plate lamp License plate lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-112, "
Component
Function Check".
Tail lamp, rear side marker lamp and license plate
lamp are not turned ON. Fuse
 Harness between IPDM E/R
and rear combination lamp (LH)
 IPDM E/R Tail lamp circuit (body side)
Refer to
EXL-109, "
BODY SIDE :
Component Function Check".
 Parking lamp, side marker lamp, tail lamp and li- cense plate lamp are not turned ON.
 Parking lamp, side marker lamp, tail lamp and li- cense plate lamp are not turned OFF.
(Each illumination is turned ON/OFF.) Symptom diagnosis
“PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER LAMP AND TAIL LAMPS
ARE NOT TURNED ON”
Refer to
EXL-119, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Tail lamp indicator is not turned ON.
(Parking, side marker lamp and tail lamps are turned
ON.) Combination meter Combination meter
Data monitor “LIGHT IND”
 BCM (HEAD LAMP) Active test “TAIL LAMP”
Turn signal lamp does not
blink. Indicator lamp is nor-
mal.
(Applicable side per-
forms the high flasher
activation.)
 Harness between BCM and
each turn signal lamp
 Turn signal lamp bulb Turn signal lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-99, "
Component
Function Check".
Indicator lamp is includ-
ed.  Combination switch
 Harness between combination
switch and BCM
BCM Combination switch
Refer to
BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
Symptom Possible cause Inspection item
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OPTICAL SENSOREXL-131
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OPTICAL SENSOR
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006369472
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006369473
REMOVAL
1. Insert an appropriate tool between the optical sensor and the instrument upper panel. Pull out the optical
sensor upward.
2. Disconnect optical sensor connector, and then remove optical sensor.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Optical sensor
JPLIA0922ZZ
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EXL-136
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >[XENON TYPE]
HEIGHT SENSOR
HEIGHT SENSOR
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006369480
FRONT HEIGHT SERSOR
REAR HEIGHT SENSOR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006369481
REMOVAL
Front height sensor
1. Disconnect height sensor connector.
2. Remove height sensor mounting nuts.
1. Front height sensor 2. Front member side RH 3. Front suspension upper link
: Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JMLIA1124GB
1. Rear suspension member 2. Rear height sensor 3. Rear suspension lower link
: Vehicle front
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JMLIA1125GB
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HEIGHT SENSOREXL-137
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3. Remove height sensor.
Rear height sensor
1. Disconnect height sensor connector.
2. Remove height sensor mounting nuts.
3. Remove height sensor.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Perform the levelizer adjustment when removing the height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER
ADJUSTMENT : Special Repair Requirement".
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PRECAUTIONSEXT-3
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PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000006367589
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 severi ty 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 whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air ba g 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 unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIR BAG”.
 Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied 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 Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric 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 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wh eel Rotation after Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000006367590
NOTE:
 Before removing and installing any control units, first tu rn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables.
 After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
 Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnos is according to self-diagnosis results.
For vehicle with steering lock unit, if the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the batte ry disconnected or discharged, follow the operation pro-
cedure below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position. (At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock wil l remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT BUMPER
4. Pull bumper molding (1) toward the direction shown in thefigure, and then disengage bumper molding fixing metal
clips (LH and RH).
5. Remove bumper molding.
4. Remove front over fender front side. Refer to EXT-26, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove clips of bumper upper side.
6. Remove bumper fascia assembly fixing screws (A) (LH and RH).
7. Pull bumper fascia assembly toward the vehicle outside as shown by the arrow in the figure, and then disengage the
bumper fascia assembly from bumper side brackets (LH and
RH).
8. Disconnect corner sensor harness c onnector and fog lamp harness connector.
9. Remove bumper fascia assembly. CAUTION:
When removing bumper fascia assembly, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
10. Remove the following parts after removing bumper fascia assembly.  Front grille lower molding.
 Front bumper grille.
 Sonar sensor (LH and RH). Refer to AV-239, "
Removal and Installation".
 Front fog lamp assembly (LH and RH). Refer to EXL-128, "
Removal and Installation" .
 Front fog lamp finishers (LH and RH)
 Bumper side bracket (LH and RH)
 License plate bracket
11. Remove bumper upper retainer.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
: Metal clip
JMKIA5428ZZ
JMKIA5430ZZ
: Pawl
JMKIA5431ZZ
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PRECAUTIONSFAX-3
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000006271838
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 severi ty 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 whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air ba g 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 unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIR BAG”.
 Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied 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 Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric 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 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wh eel Rotation after Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000006271942
NOTE:
 Before removing and installing any control units, first tu rn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables.
 After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
 Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnos is according to self-diagnosis results.
For vehicle with steering lock unit, if the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the batte ry disconnected or discharged, follow the operation pro-
cedure below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position. (At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock wil l remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56