2011 INFINITI QX56 center console

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< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
The following materials, not found in the kit, can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used in place of UHMW tape that is visible or does not fit. Only lasts a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Used when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Used to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
After repair is complete, test drive the vehicle to confir m that the cause of noise is repaired by test driving the
vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the
notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000006367804
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by
applying felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate
wiring harness.
CAUTION:
Never use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or ra ttle. If the area is saturated with silicone, the
recheck of repair becomes impossible.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to check include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation pr ocedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Check the following items:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon connection to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping, moving the components, or pressing on them wh ile driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. The areas can usually be insula ted with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.
TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the customer.
In addition check for the following items:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
COMPONENT PARTS
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT SYSTEM : Component Parts Location
INFOID:0000000006217368
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT SYSTEM : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217369
1. Climate controlled seat switch 2. Climate controlled seat relay 3. Seat cushion thermal electric unit
4. Climate controlled seat cushion
brower motor 5. Climate controlled seat control unit 6. Climate controlled seatback brower
motor
7. Seatback thermal electric unit
A. Engine room fuse, fusible link and re- lay box B. Back side of seat cushion. C. View with seatback board removed.
JMJIA3816ZZ
Item Function
Climate controlled seat relay Supplies power to the climate controlled seat control unit in accordance with the key switch
position that is ON or START
Climate controlled seat control unit Installed in the seat cushion backside and controls the seat cushion blower motor, seatback
blower motor, seatback thermal electric unit, and seat cushion thermal electric unit in accor-
dance with the input signal.
Climate controlled seat switch Installed in the center console and transmits signals to climate controlled seat control unit in
accordance with the HEAT (heated airflow) or COOL (cooled airflow) switch operation and the
temperature switch operation
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESSE-101
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
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Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used in place of UHMW tape that is be visible or does not fit. Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Used when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Used to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000006219939
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by
applying felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate
wiring harness.
CAUTION:
Never use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or ra ttle. If the area is saturated with silicone, the
recheck of repair becomes impossible.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation pr ocedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the following:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. The areas can usually be insula ted with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.
TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the customer.
In addition look for the following:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
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COMPONENT PARTSSEC-9
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM]
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Then, when the power supply position is turned ON, BCM performs ID verification between BCM and ECM. If
the ID verification result is OK, ECM can start engine.
ECMINFOID:0000000006226155
ECM controls the engine.
When power supply position is turned ON, BCM starts communication with ECM and performs the ID verifica-
tion between BCM and ECM.
If the verification result is OK, the engine can start. If the verification result is NG, the engine can not start.
IPDM E/RINFOID:0000000006226156
IPDM E/R has steering lock relay, starter relay and starte r control relay inside. Steering lock relay is used for
the steering lock/unlock function. Starter relay and star ter control relay are used for the engine starting func-
tion. IPDM E/R controls these relays while communicating with BCM.
NATS Antenna Amp.INFOID:0000000006226157
The ID verification is performed between BCM and transponder in Intelligent Key via NATS antenna amp.
when Intelligent Key backside is contacted to push-button i gnition switch in case that Intelligent Key battery is
discharged. If the ID verification result is OK, the release of steering lock and the operation of starting engine
is available.
TCMINFOID:0000000006226158
TCM transmits the shift position signal (P/N position) to BCM and IPDM E/R. And further, TCM transmits the
shift position signal (P/N position) to BCM via CAN communication.
BCM confirms the A/T shift selector position with the following 5 signals.
 P position signal from A/T shift selector (detention switch)
 P/N position signal from TCM
 P position signal from IPDM E/R (CAN)
 P/N position signal from IPDM E/R (CAN)
 P/N position signal from TCM (CAN)
IPDM E/R confirms the A/T shift sele ctor position with the following 3 signals.
 P position signal from A/T shift selector (detention switch)
 P/N position signal from TCM
 P/N position signal from BCM (CAN)
Combination MeterINFOID:0000000006226159
Combination meter transmits the vehicle speed signal to BCM via CAN communication.
BCM also receives the vehicle speed signal from ABS ac tuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN commu-
nication. BCM compares both signals to detect the vehicle speed.
Door SwitchINFOID:0000000006226160
Door switch detects door open/close condition and then transmits ON/OFF signal to BCM.
Hood SwitchINFOID:0000000006226161
Hood switch detects that hood is open, and then transmits the signal to IPDM E/R. IPDM E/R transmits hood
switch signal to BCM via CAN communication.
Inside Key AntennaINFOID:0000000006226162
Inside key antenna detects whether Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle, and transmits the signal to BCM.
Three inside key antennas are installed in t he instrument center, console and luggage room.
Intelligent KeyINFOID:0000000006226163
Each Intelligent key has an individual electronic ID , and transmits the ID signal by request from BCM.
Carrying the Intelligent Key whose ID is registered in BCM, the driver can performs door lock/unlock operation
and push-button ignition switch operation.
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COMPONENT PARTSSRC-9
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006219949
13. Occupant detection system control unit 14. Occupant detection system seat
sensor 15. Crash zone sensor
16. Combination switch (spiral cable)
A. Behind center pillar lower garnish B. View with seatback pad removed C. View with laggage side finisher lower removed
D. View with headlining assembly re- moved E. View with headlining assembly re-
moved F. View with center console assembly
removed
G. Backside of passenger seat cushion frame H. View with bumper fascia assembly
removed I. View with steering wheel removed
Component Function
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit  Detects a collision and supplies power supply for deployment to air bag module and
pre-tensioner seat belt.
 It contains the “G” sensors for both frontal and side collisions and spare battery function in case of main battery damage in collision.
Combination meter (air bag warning lamp) Indicates air bag malfunctioning and deployment by blinking and illuminating air bag
warning lamp.
Combination switch (spiral cable) Supplies power supply to driver air bag module on steering wheel.
Crash zone sensor  Transmits signal to air bag diagnosis sensor unit when a frontal collision occurs.
 Crash zone sensor is a G sensor that outputs voltage signal during deceleration at
the time of a vehicle frontal collision that is more than the specified limit is detected.
Curtain air bag module (front/rear)  Deploys according to collision judgment of G sensor, and safing sensor.
 Receives collision signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit, ignites, and burns ig-
nition material by electric ignition system, when side collision exceeds setting limit
of the vehicle. Gas is generated by chemical reaction of ignition material, passes
filter, and deploys air bag.
 Air bag module mainly consists of air bag and inflator that deploys air bag.
Driver air bag module  Receives signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit and deploys air bag.
 In case of frontal collision where acceleration is more than the specified level, the
ignition materials are ignited by electric ignition system. The system burns the gas
generating materials resulting in a chemical reaction. This generates hot gases that
flow into the air bag through a filter and expand the bag.
Occupant detection system control unit Detects front passenger seat occupant.
Passenger air bag module  Receives signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit and deploys air bag.
 In case of frontal collision where acceleration is more than the specified level, the
ignition materials are ignited by electric ignition system. The system burns the gas
generating materials resulting in a chemical reaction. This generates hot gases that
flow into the air bag through a filter and expand the bag.
Passenger air bag OFF indicator Indicates whether or not passenger air bag is in the activation mode based on the
judgement of occupant classification system.
Satellite sensor (front/rear)  Transmits signal to air bag diagnosis sensor unit when a side collision occurs.
 When air bag diagnosis sensor unit defines both signal voltage of the “G” sensor,
and the safing algorithm to be that of collision which is more than the specified lev-
el, the driving circuit switches on and feeds the electric ignitor of both the side air
bag and curtain air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner.
Seat belt buckle switch LH/RH Controls deployment timing depending on the seat belt condition that is fastened or
unfastened.
Seat belt pre-tensioner LH/RH  Receives signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit and deploys seat belt pre-ten-
sioner.
 In the case of a frontal collision or side collision or roll over that exceeds specified impact level, the air bag diagnosis sensor unit detects the deceleration caused by
collision. It restrains the passenger with seat belt easing the stress on passengers
chest with load limiter.
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TM-10
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[7AT: RE7R01B]
COMPONENT PARTS
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
COMPONENT PARTS
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM : Co
mponent Parts LocationINFOID:0000000006226738
1. Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor
Refer to BRC-10, "
Component Parts
Location". 2.
Tow mode switch
*13. IPDM E/R
Refer to PCS-4, "
Component Parts
Location".
4. ECM Refer to EC-16, "
Component Parts
Location". 5. ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)
Refer to BRC-10, "Component Parts
Location". 6. Accelerator pedal position sensor
Refer to EC-16, "
Component Parts
Location".
7. Stop lamp switch Refer to BRC-10, "
Component Parts
Location". 8. BCM
Refer to BCS-4, "
BODY CONTROL
SYSTEM : Component Parts Loca-
tion". 9. Combination meter
Refer to MWI-6, "
METER SYSTEM :
Component Parts Location".
10. Shift position indicator (In the information display in the
combination meter) 11. A/T CHECK indicator lamp
(On the combination meter) 12. Tow mode indicator lamp
13. Selector lever position indicator 14. Manual mode switch 15. A/T assembly connector
16. Output speed sensor
*217.Control valve & TCM*3
A. Center console B. A/T shift selector assembly C. A/T assembly
*1 : Tow mode switch is integrated in to SNOW MODE/TOW MODE/VDC OFF switch assembly (2WD models) or 4WD switch
assembly (4WD models).
*2 : Output speed sensor is installed in A/T assembly.
*3 : Control valve & TCM is installed in A/T assembly.
JSDIA1773GB
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COMPONENT PARTSTM-15
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [7AT: RE7R01B]
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A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM : Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000006226760
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006226761
1. Stop lamp switch
Refer to BRC-10, "
Component Parts
Location". 2. Shift lock cover * 3. Shift lock solenoid
4. Park position switch
A. Center console B. A/T shift selector assembly
*: Shift lock release button becomes operative by removing shift lock cover.
JSDIA1695GB
Component Function
Shift lock solenoid It operates according to the signal from the stop lamp switch and moves the lock lever.
Lock lever It moves according to the operation of the shift lock solenoid and performs the release of
the shift lock.
Detent rod It links with the selector button and restricts the selector lever movement.
Park position switch It detects that the selector lever is in “P” position.
Shift lock release button It moves the lock lever forcibly.
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TM-176
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >[7AT: RE7R01B]
A/T SHIFT SELECTOR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
A/T SHIFT SELECTOR
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006226891
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006226892
REMOVAL
1. Shift the selector lever to “N” position.
2. Remove knob cover (A) below selector lever downward.
3. Pull lock pin (1) out of selector lever knob (2).
4. Remove selector lever knob.
5. Remove center console assembly. Refer to
IP-25, "
Removal and
Installation".
CAUTION:
When disconnecting connector from shift position switch,
never twist or apply an excessi ve load to the connector.
6. Remove cluster lid C lower. Refer to IP-14, "
Removal and Instal-
lation".
7. Disconnect A/T shift selector connector and main harness from A/T shift selector assembly.
8. Shift the selector lever to “P” position.
9. Remove control cable from A/T shift selector assembly. Refer to TM-178, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove A/T shift selector assembly.
1. Lock pin 2. Selector lever knob 3. A/T shift selector assembly
4. Bracket 5. Adapter
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JSDIA1554GB
JSDIA1676ZZ
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