2011 INFINITI QX56 fuel tank removal

DLK-252
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CAB MOUNTING INSULATOR
 Drain brake fluid from brake line. Refer to BR-10, "Draining".
 Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-153, "
Work Procedure".
 Disconnect both battery cables. Refer to PG-164, "
Removal and Installation".
 Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining".
 Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to HA-20, "
Recycle Refrigerant".
 Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
4. Remove parts relating to connection of body assembly and frame assembly.  Tire and wheel: Refer to WT-64, "
Removal and Installation" (with TPMS).
 Front fender protector (LH and RH): Refer to EXT-23, "
FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installa-
tion".
 Front bumper: Refer to EXT-13, "
Removal and Installation".
 Radiator core support upper: Refer to DLK-220, "
Removal and Installation".
 Fan shroud: Refer to CO-16, "
Removal and Installation".
 Battery and battery case: Refer to PG-164, "
Removal and Installation".
 Air cleaner case (upper and lower): Refer to EM-27, "
Removal and Installation".
 Engine cover: Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
 Rear wheel house protector (LH and RH): EXT-24, "
REAR WHEEL HOUSE PROTECTOR : Removal
and Installation".
 Rear bumper: Refer to EXT-17, "
Removal and Installation".
 Fuel filler tube: Remove to FL-8, "
Exploded View".
 Spare tire
 Towing hook bracket.
5. Separate parts relating to connection of body assembly and frame assembly. Vehicle front
 Disconnect ICC sensor connector. (models with ICC) Refer to CCS-176, "
Removal and Installation".
 Remove radiator upper hose and radiator lower hose from radiator assembly. Refer to CO-13,
"Exploded View".
 Remove A/T fluid cooler hose B and A/T fluid cooler hose E from A/T fluid cooler tubes. Refer to TM-
202, "Exploded View".
 Remove power steering return hose from oil cooler, and then power steering return hose clamp bolt from frame assembly. Refer to ST-54, "
Exploded View".
 Remove power steering suction hose from reservoir tank. Refer to ST-54, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never spill power steering fluid in engine room.
 Remove A/C low-presser flexible hose from A/C low-presser pipe. Refer to HA-35, "
LOW-PRESSURE
FLEXIBLE HOSE : Removal and Installation".
 Remove A/C hi-presser flexible hose from condenser. Refer to HA-34, "
HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE
HOSE : Removal and Installation".
 Remove all engine Control Harness connectors, har ness clips and others that are connected to the
body assembly side of the engine room. (engine room LH and RH side). Refer to PG-148, "
Engine Con-
trol Harness".
NOTE:
Separate harness connectors from ECM (engine control module). Refer to EC-10, "
General Precau-
tions".
CAUTION:
 When pulling out harnesses, never damage harnesses or connectors.
 After temporarily securing connectors, cover th em with vinyl or similar material to protect
against adhesion of foreign materials.
 Disconnect engine room harness connectors and remo ve harness clips from engine assembly (engine
RH side). Refer to PG-146, "
Engine Room Harness".
 Remove heater hoses from front water outlet tube (engine room RH side). Refer to HA-33, "
Exploded
View".
 Disconnect front wheel sensor connectors (LH and RH). Refer to BRC-134, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR
: Exploded View".
 Disconnect fuel feed tube and EVAP hos e (front wheel well LH side).
 Remove steering lower shaft from steering gear side assembly. Refer to ST-37, "
Removal and Installa-
tion"
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and
steering gear assembly.
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EC-272
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P0181 FTT SENSOR
NO >> Proceed to
MWI-69, "Component Function Check".
2.CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect “fuel level sensor uni t and fuel pump” harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check the voltage between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump” harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 Harness for open or short between ECM and “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”
 Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness
>> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
4.CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect “combination meter” harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump” harness connector and “combination
meter” harness connector.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 Harness for open or short between “fuel level s ensor unit and fuel pump” and “combination meter”
 Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness
>> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
6.CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-273, "
Component Inspection (Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Replace fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump. Refer to FL-5, "
Removal and Installation".
7.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump Ground Voltage (V)
Connector Terminal
C5 4 Ground Approx. 5
Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump Combination meter
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
C5 5 M34 24 Existed
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P0182, P0183 FTT SENSOREC-275
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 Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness
>> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
4.CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump” harness connector and “combination
meter” harness connector.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 Harness for open or short between “fuel level s ensor unit and fuel pump” and “combination meter”
 Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness
>> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
6.CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-275, "
Component Inspection (Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Replace “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”. Refer to FL-5, "
Removal and Installation".
7.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Component Inspection (Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor)INFOID:0000000006288294
1.CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump” harness connector.
3. Remove fuel level sensor unit.
4. Check resistance between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump ” terminals by heating with hot water as shown in the figure.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”.
Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump Combination meter
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
C5 5 M34 24 Existed
Terminals Condition Resistance (k Ω)
4 and 5 Temperature [ °C ( °F)] 20 (68) 2.3 - 2.7
50 (122) 0.79 - 0.90
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P0456 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEMEC-349
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9.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 EVAP canister for damage
 EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehi cle frame for clogging or poor connection
>> Repair hose or replace EVAP canister. Refer to FL-10, "
Hydraulic Layout".
10.CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Disconnect vacuum hose to EVAP canister purge volu me control solenoid valve at EVAP service port.
2. Start engine and let it idle.
3. Select “PURG VOL CONT/V ” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode.
4. Touch “Qu” on CONSULT-III screen to increase “PURG VOL CONT/V” opening to 100%.
5. Check vacuum hose for vacuum.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 13.
NO >> GO TO 12.
11 .CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Stop engine.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose to EVAP canister purge volu me control solenoid valve at EVAP service port.
4. Start engine and let it idle for at least 80 seconds.
5. Check vacuum hose for vacuum when revving engine up to 2,000 rpm.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 13.
NO >> GO TO 12.
12.CHECK VACUUM HOSE
Check vacuum hoses for clogging or disconnection. Refer to FL-10, "
Hydraulic Layout".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 13.
NO >> Repair or reconnect the hose.
13.CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to EC-320, "
Component Inspection (EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 14.
NO >> Replace EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve. Refer to FL-10, "
Exploded View".
14.CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-273, "
Component Inspection (Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 15.
NO >> Replace fuel level sensor unit. Refer to FL-5, "
Removal and Installation".
15.CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-335, "
Component Inspection (EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 16. Vacuum should exist.
Vacuum should exist.
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EC-350
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P0456 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM
NO >> Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor. Refer to
EC-335, "Component Inspection (EVAP
Control System Pressure Sensor)".
16.CHECK EVAP PURGE LINE
Check EVAP purge line (pipe, rubber tube, fuel tank and EVAP canister) for cracks or improper connection.
Refer to FL-10, "
Hydraulic Layout".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 17.
NO >> Repair or reconnect the hose.
17.CLEAN EVAP PURGE LINE
Clean EVAP purge line (pipe and rubber tube) using air blower.
>> GO TO 18.
18.CHECK EVAP/ORVR LINE
Check EVAP/ORVR line between EVAP canister and fuel tank for clogging, kink, looseness and improper con-
nection. For location, refer to FL-10, "
Hydraulic Layout".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 19.
NO >> Repair or replace hoses and tubes.
19.CHECK RECIRCULATION LINE
Check recirculation line between fuel filler tube and fuel tank for clogging, kink, cracks, looseness and
improper connection.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 20.
NO >> Repair or replace hose, tube or fuel filler tube. Refer to FL-8, "
Exploded View".
20.CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE
Refer to EC-518, "
Component Inspection (EVAP Vapor Cut Valve)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 21.
NO >> Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank. Refer to FL-10, "
Exploded View".
21.CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Refer to MWI-70, "
Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 22.
NO >> Replace fuel level sensor unit. Refer to FL-5, "
Removal and Installation".
22.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Component Inspection (Fuel Filler Cap)INFOID:0000000006288327
1.CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove fuel filler cap.
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P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOREC-353
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P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006288330
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE:

If DTC P0461 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the tr ouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
 If DTC P0461 is displayed with DT C P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer
to EC-378, "
DTC Logic".
Driving long distances naturally affect fuel gauge level.
This diagnosis detects the fuel gauge malfunction of the gauge not moving even after a long distance has
been driven.
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK
Perform Component Function Check. Refer to EC-353, "
Component Function Check".
Use component function check to check the overall function of the fuel level sensor. During this check, a 1st
trip DTC might not be confirmed.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to EC-354, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006288331
1.PRECONDITIONING
WARNING:
When performing the following procedure, alw ays observe the handling of the fuel. Refer to FL-2,
"General Precautions".
TESTING CONDITION:
Before starting component function check, preparation of draining fuel and refilling fuel is required.
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK
NOTE:
Start from step 8, if it is possible to confirm that the fuel cannot be drained by 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8
Imp gal) in advance.
1. Prepare a fuel container and a spare hose.
2. Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to EC-153, "
Work Procedure".
3. Remove the fuel feed hose on the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to FL-5, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Connect a spare fuel hose where the fuel feed hose was removed.
5. Turn ignition switch ON.
6. Drain fuel by 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal) from the fuel tank using proper equipment.
7. Confirm that the fuel gauge indication varies.
8. Fill fuel into the fuel tank for 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal).
9. Confirm that the fuel gauge indication varies.
Is the inspection result normal?
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name
(Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
(Fuel level sensor circuit
range/performance) The output signal of the fuel level sensor
does not change within the specified
range even though the vehicle has been
driven a long distance.  Harness or connectors
(The CAN communication line is open or short-
ed)
 Harness or connectors (The sensor circuit is open or shorted)
 Combination meter
 Fuel level sensor
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EC-518
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ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 15.
NO >> Replace fuel filler tube.
15.CHECK ONE-WAY FUEL VALVE-I
Check one-way fuel valve for clogging.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 16.
NO >> Repair or replace one-way fuel valve with fuel tank.
16.CHECK ONE-WAY FUEL VALVE-II
1. Check that fuel is drained from the tank.
2. Remove fuel filler tube and hose.
3. Check one-way fuel valve for operation as per the following.
When a stick is inserted, the valve should open, when removing
stick it should close.
Do not drop any material into the tank.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace fuel filler tube or replace one-way fuel valve with fuel tank.
Component Inspection (EVAP Vapor Cut Valve)INFOID:0000000006256492
1.CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove fuel tank. Refer to FL-8, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Drain fuel from the tank as per the following:
- Remove fuel gauge retainer.
- Drain fuel from the tank using a handy pump into a fuel container.
4. Check refueling EVAP vapor cut valve for being stuck to close as per the following.
Blow air into the refueling EVAP vapor cut valv e (from the end of EVAP/ORVR line hose), and check that
the air flows freely into the tank.
5. Check refueling EVAP vapor cut valve for being stuck to open as per the following.
- Connect vacuum pump to hose end.
- Remove fuel gauge retainer with fuel gauge unit. Always replace O-ri ng with new one.
- Turn fuel tank upside down.
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ROCKER COVEREM-33
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ROCKER COVER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006289545
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006289546
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover and bracket (rear). Refer to
EM-25, "Exploded View".
2. Disconnect PCV hose from rocker cover.
3. Remove air cleaner case (upper) and air duct. Refer to EM-27, "
Exploded View".
4. Move the following parts to the position without the hindrance for work.  Oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-57, "
Exploded View".
 Power steering fluid reservoir tank bracket. Refer to ST-54, "
Exploded View".
 EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve. EM-30, "
Exploded View".
 Fuel feed hose. Refer to EM-43, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove VVEL actuator motor assembly. Refer to EM-36, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-29, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never impact it.
7. Remove rocker cover.
1. Oil filler cap 2. Clamp 3. PCV hose
4. Rocker cover (bank 2) 5. Rocker cover gasket (bank 2) 6. Rocker cover gasket (bank 1)
7. Rocker cover (bank 1) 8. PCV hose 9. O-ring
10. PCV valve 11. Clamp 12. PCV hose
13. PCV valve 14. O-ring
A. To air duct B. To intake manifold C. Comply with the installation proce-
dure when tightening. Refer to
EM-
33, "Removal and Installation".
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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