2011 INFINITI QX56 service

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FRONT FOG LAMP
FRONT FOG LAMP
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006369467
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006369468
CAUTION:
Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove the fuse.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front fender protector. Refer to
EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front fog lamp finisher.
3. Disconnect front fog lamp harness connector.
4. Remove front fog lamp fixing screw.
5. Disengage pawl, and then remove front fog lamp.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installation, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to EXL-123, "
Description".
ReplacementINFOID:0000000006369469
CAUTION:
 Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove the fuse.
 Never touch the glass of bulb 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.
FRONT FOG LAMP BULB
1. Remove front fender protector. Keep the service area. Refer to EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR :
Removal and Installation".
1. Front bumper 2. Front fog lamp 3. Front fog lamp finisher
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JMLIA1117ZZ
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Bulb SpecificationsINFOID:0000000006369512
Item Type Wattage (W)
Front combination lamp Headlamp (HI/LO) D2S (Xenon) 35
Front turn signal lamp WY21W (Amber) 21
Parking lamp W5W 5
Front fog lamp H8 35
Side turn signal lamp Replace as an assembly because it cannot be disassembled.
Rear combination lamp Stop lamp/Tail lamp LED —
Rear turn signal lamp WY21W 21
Back-up lamp W16W 16
Tail lamp W5W 5
License plate lamp W5W 5
High-mounted stop lamp LED —
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BODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE SECURITY
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CONTENTS
EXTERIOR
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
3
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect .....................................
3
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......4
Precaution for Work ..................................................4
PREPARATION ............................................5
PREPARATION .............................................. .....5
Commercial Service Tools ................................. ......5
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAG-
NOSES ........................ ........................................
6
Work Flow ........................................................... ......6
Inspection Procedure ................................................8
Diagnostic Worksheet .............................................10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............12
FRONT BUMPER ........................................... ....12
Exploded View .................................................... ....12
Removal and Installation .........................................13
REAR BUMPER .................................................16
Exploded View .................................................... ....16
Removal and Installation .........................................17
FRONT GRILLE .................................................19
Exploded View .................................................... ....19
Removal and Installation .........................................19
COWL TOP .........................................................21
Exploded View .................................................... ....21
Removal and Installation .........................................21
FENDER PROTECTOR ......................................23
FENDER PROTECTOR ......................................... ....23
FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View ...............23
FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installa-
tion ...........................................................................
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REAR WHEEL HOUSE PROTECTOR .................. ....23
REAR WHEEL HOUSE PROTECTOR : Exploded
View .........................................................................
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REAR WHEEL HOUSE PROTECTOR : Removal
and Installation ........................................................
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FLOOR SIDE FAIRING .....................................25
Exploded View .........................................................25
Removal and Installation .........................................25
OVER FENDER .................................................26
Exploded View .........................................................26
Removal and Installation .........................................26
ROOF RAIL .......................................................29
Exploded View .........................................................29
Removal and Installation .........................................29
ROOF SIDE MOLDING .....................................31
Exploded View .........................................................31
Removal and Installation .........................................31
DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING .............................32
Exploded View .........................................................32
Removal and Installation .........................................32
DOOR PARTING SEAL ....................................34
Exploded View .........................................................34
Removal and Installation .........................................34
SILL MOLDING .................................................36
Exploded View .........................................................36
Removal and Installation .........................................36
DOOR SASH COVER .......................................37
Exploded View .........................................................37
Removal and Installation .........................................37
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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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
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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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PREPARATION
Commercial Service ToolsINFOID:0000000006367593
Tool name Description
Engine ear Locates the noise
Remover tool Removes clips, pawls and metal clips
Power tool
SIIA0995E
JMKIA3050ZZ
PIIB1407E
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work FlowINFOID:0000000006367800
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the c onditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer comments. Refer to EXT-10, "
Diagnostic Worksheet". This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
 The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to obtain
all the facts and conditions that exist w hen the noise occurs (or does not occur).
 If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, perform a diagnosis and repair the noise that the customer is
concerned about. This can be accomplished by per forming a test drive with the customer.
 After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so that the customer, service advis er, and technician use the same language when describing
the noise.
 Squeak – (Like tennis shoes on a clean floor) Squeak characteristics include the light contact / fast movement / brought on by road conditions / hard sur-
faces = high-pitched noise / softer surfaces = low-pitched noises / edge to surface = chirping
 Creak – (Like walking on an old wooden floor) Creak characteristics include firm contact / slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement / pitch
dependent on materials / often brought on by activity.
 Rattle – (Like shaking a baby rattle) Rattle characteristics include fast repeated contact / vibr ation or similar movement / loose parts/missing clip
or fastener / incorrect clearance.
 Knock – (Like a knock on a door) Knock characteristics include hollow sounds / someti mes repeating / often brought on by driver action.
 Tick – (Like a clock second hand) Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials / loose components / can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
 Thump – (Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock / dull sounds often brought on by activity.
 Buzz – (Like a bumblebee) Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle / firm contact.
 Often the degree of acceptable noise level varies depending upon the person. A noise that a technician may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to a customer.
 Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperat ure, may have a great effect on noise level.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
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If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or lo cation of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when the repair is reconfirmed.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following items:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-cl utch on M/T models, drive position on A/T models).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
 Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
 If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, che ck ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to the concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
(Chassis ear: J-39570, engine ear, and mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:
 Removing the component(s) in the area that is / are suspected to be the cause of the noise.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fasteners can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.
 Tapping or pushing/pulling the component(s) that is / are suspected to be the cause of the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component(s) with excessive force, otherwise the noise is eliminated only tempo-
rarily.
 Feeling for a vibration by hand by touching the component(s ) that is / are suspected to be the cause of the
noise.
 Placing a piece of paper between components that are suspected to be the cause of the noise.
 Looking for loose components and contact marks. Refer to EXT-8, "
Inspection Procedure".
REPAIR THE CAUSE
 If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
 If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
- Separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the components, if possible.
- Insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape, or ure-
thane tape. A NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through the authorized NISSAN Parts
Department.
CAUTION:
Never use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the NISSA N Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
 76268-9E005: 100 ×135 mm (3.937 ×5.315 in)
 76884-71L01: 60 ×85 mm (2.362 ×3.346 in)
 76884-71L02: 15 ×25 mm (0.591 ×0.984 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
 73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.772 in) thick, 50 ×50 mm (1.969 ×1.969 in)
 73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.394 in) thick, 50 ×50 mm (1.969 ×1.969 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.181 in) thick, 30 ×50 mm (1.181 ×1.969in)
FELT CLOTHTAPE
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OVER FENDER
OVER FENDER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006367611
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006367612
REMOVAL
Front over fender
1. Remove front over fender front side fixing screws and bolts.
2. Remove front fender protector front side. Keep the service area. Refer to EXT-23, "
FENDER PROTEC-
TOR : Removal and Installation".
1. Grommet 2. Front over fender 3. Front fender proctor
4. Grommet 5. Clip 6. U nut
7. Grommet 8. Rear over fender
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Components" for symbols in the figure.
JMKIA5438ZZ
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