oil level INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Workshop Manual

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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
2006 QX56
On Board Diagnosis LogicUBS00H8V
If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to MA-13, "
Changing Engine
Coolant" . Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "Changing Engine Oil" .
1. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA-12, "
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE
RATIO" .
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckUBS00H8W
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap and/or reservoir tank cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could
be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator and/or reservoir tank.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up
pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator. Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-478,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-478,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217 Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat)

Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).

Cooling fan system does not operate prop-
erly (Overheat).

Engine coolant was not added to the system
using the proper filling method.

Engine coolant is not within the specified
range.

Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or
shorted.)

Cooling fan

IPDM E/R (Cooling fan relay)

Radiator hose

Radiator

Radiator cap

Reservoir tank

Reservoir tank cap

Water pump

Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-481,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten the intake manifold bolts in numerical order as shown.

Install the EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve connector with it facing front of engine.

Tighten the electronic throttle control actuator bolts of the electric throttle control actuator equally and
diagonally in several steps.

After installation perform procedure in EM-20, "INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION" .

Install the water hose so that its overlap width for connection is between 27 mm (1.06 in) and 32 mm (1.26
in) (target: 27 mm 1.06 in).
Connecting Quick Connector of Fuel Tube
Install quick connector as follows (the steps are the same for quick connectors on both engine side and vehi-
cle side except for the quick connector cap).
1. Make sure no foreign substances are deposited in and around tube and quick connector, and they are not
damaged.
2. Thinly apply new engine oil around the fuel tube from tip end to the spool end.
3. Align center to insert quick connector straight into fuel tube.

Insert until the paint mark for engagement identification
(white) goes completely inside quick connector so that you
cannot see it from the straight side of the connected part. Use
a mirror to check this where it is not possible to view directly
from the straight side, such as quick connector on vehicle
side.

Insert fuel tube into quick connector until top spool is com-
pletely inside quick connector, and 2nd level spool exposes
right below quick connector on engine side.
CAUTION:

Hold "A" position in illustration when inserting fuel
tube into quick connector.

Carefully align center to avoid inclined insertion to pre-
vent damage to O-ring inside quick connector.

Insert until you hear a "click" sound and actually feel
the engagement.

To avoid misidentification of engagement with a similar
sound, be sure to perform the next step.
4. Pull quick connector by hand holding "A" position. Make sure it is completely engaged (connected) so that it does not come out from fuel tube.
NOTE:
Recommended pulling force is 50 N (5.1 kg, 11.2 lb).
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
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b. Remove the air fuel ratio A/F sensors from both left and rightexhaust manifolds using Tool.
CAUTION:

Do not damage the air fuel ratio A/F sensors

Discard any air fuel ratio A/F sensor which has been
dropped from a height of more than 0.5m (19.7 in) onto a
hard surface such as a concrete floor. Replace it with a
new one.
8. Support engine using a suitable tool.
9. Remove the exhaust manifold (LH) following the steps below.
a. Remove the engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-74
.
b. Remove the exhaust manifold cover.
c. Remove the engine mounting bracket. Refer to EM-74
.
d. Loosen the nuts in reverse order as shown using power tool.
e. Remove the exhaust manifold (LH) (A).
10. Remove the exhaust manifold (RH) following the steps below.
a. Remove the engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-74
.
b. Remove the exhaust manifold cover.
c. Remove the engine mounting bracket. Refer to EM-74
.
d. Remove the oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-24
.
e. Loosen the nuts in reverse order as shown using power tool.
f. Remove the exhaust manifold (RH) (B).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Surface Distortion

Check the flatness of each exhaust manifold flange surface
using suitable tools.

If measurement exceeds the limit, replace the exhaust manifold.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Tool number : — (J-44626)
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Flatness limit : 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINERP F P : 1111 0
Removal and InstallationEBS00RF2
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine oil when the engine is hot.
1. Remove the engine. Refer to EM-74, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the oil pan (lower) using the following steps.
a. Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts using power tool.
1. Oil pan (upper) 2. O-ring3. O-ring
4. O-ring 5. O-ring (with collar)6. Oil level gauge guide
7. Oil level gauge 8. O-ring9. Connector bolt
10. Oil filter 11. Oil cooler12. Relief valve
13. Oil pressure sensor 14. Gasket15. Drain plug
16. Oil pan (lower) 17. Oil strainer
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b. Tighten the oil pan (lower) bolts in numerical order as shown.
4. Install the oil pan drain plug.
5. Install engine assembly. Refer to EM-76, "
INSTALLATION" .

Do not fill the engine oil for at least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check engine oil level and add engine oil if necessary. Refer to LU-7, "OIL LEVEL" .
2. Start the engine, and check for leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check engine oil level again.
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Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealEBS00RFB
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine. Refer to EM-74, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to EM-37, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
3. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not damage front cover and oil pump drive spacer.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both the oil seal lip and dust seal lip of the new front oil seal.
2. Install the front oil seal.

Install the front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as
shown.

Press-fit until the height of the front oil seal is level with the
mounting surface using suitable tool.
CAUTION:

Do not damage front timing chain case and crankshaft.

Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil
seal.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealEBS00RFC
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to AT- 2 4 3 , "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or AT- 2 4 6 ,
"Removal and Installation (4WD)" .
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CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Then stop the engine.
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-80, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is not used to release fuel pressure leave the fuel pump fuse disconnected until
step 7.
3. Remove the spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-29, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Connect the engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-II).
5. Install the compression tester with Tool into the spark plug hole.
6. With the accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn the ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabi-
lizes, read the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform
these steps to check each cylinder.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain specified engine speed.

If the engine speed is out of the specified range, check the battery liquid for proper gravity. Check the
engine speed again with normal battery gravity.

If the compression pressure is below the minimum value, check the valve clearances and parts associ-
ated with the combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head,
cylinder head gasket). After checking, measure the compression pressure again.

If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour a small amount of engine oil into the spark plug
hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, the piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
the piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at a low level despite the addition of engine oil, the valves may be
malfunctioning. Check the valves for damage. Replace the valve or valve seat accordingly.

If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, the gaskets may be leaking, or a valve in adjacent cylinders
may be damaged. Inspect and repair as required.
7. Install the components in the reverse order of removal.
8. Start the engine and confirm that it runs smoothly.
9. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to LAN-26, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Tool number : EG15050500 (J-45402)
Standard
MinimumDeference limit
between cylinders
1,520 (15.5, 220) / 200 1,324 (13.5, 192) / 200 98 (1.0, 14) / 200
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4. Remove the engine hood. Refer to BL-13, "Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly" .
5. Remove the cowl extension. Refer to EI-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove the engine room cover using power tools.
7. Remove the air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Disconnect the vacuum hose between the vehicle and engine and set it aside.
9. Remove the radiator assembly and hoses. Refer to CO-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the drive belts. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove the fan blade. Refer to CO-17, "
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)" .
12. Disconnect the engine room harness from the fuse box and set it aside.
13. Disconnect the ECM.
14. Disconnect the engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside.
15. Disconnect the engine harness grounds.
16. Disconnect the power steering reservoir tank from the engine and move it aside.
17. Disconnect the power steering oil pump from the engine. Move it aside and secure it using suitable wire or rope. Refer to PS-21, "
Removal and Installation" .
18. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and set the compressor aside. Refer to ATC-175, "
Removal and Instal-
lation for Compressor" (ATC).
19. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum line.
20. Disconnect the EVAP line.
21. Disconnect the fuel hose at the engine side connection. Refer to EM-31, "
Removal and Installation" .
22. Disconnect the heater hoses at the cowl, and install plugs to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
23. Remove the A/T oil level indicator and indicator tube upper bolts.
24. Remove the front final drive assembly (4WD only). Refer to FFD-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
25. Remove the exhaust manifolds. Refer to EM-21, "
Removal and Installation" .
26. Install the engine slingers into the left bank cylinder head and right bank cylinder head.
27. Remove the A/T. Refer to AT- 2 4 3 , "
Removal and Installation
(2WD)" or AT- 2 4 6 , "Removal and Installation (4WD)" .
28. Lift using a hoist and secure the engine in position.
29. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle, avoid interfer- ence with the vehicle body.
CAUTION:

Before and during lifting, always check if any harnesses
are left connected.
30. Remove the parts that may restrict installation of the engine to the engine stand.
NOTE:
This procedure is described assuming that you use an engine stand mounting to the surface to which the
transmission mounts.
a. Remove the drive plate.

Holding the crankshaft pulley bolt, lock the crankshaft to remove the drive plate bolts.
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Engine slinger torque: 45.0 N·m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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Loosen the bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the drive plate. Especially
avoid deforming and damaging of the signal plate teeth
(circumference position).

Place the drive plate with the signal plate surface fac-
ing other than downward.

Keep magnetic materials away from the signal plate.
CAUTION:
Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 240kg (529 lb) or more] large enough
for supporting the engine weight.

If the load capacity of the stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to
reduce the potential risk of overturning the stand.
–Remove the fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to EM-31, "Removal and Installation" .
–Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-17, "Removal and Installation" .
–Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-28, "Removal and Installation" .
–Remove the rocker cover. Refer to EM-35, "Removal and Installation" .
–Other removable brackets.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of
overturning.
31. Remove the alternator. Refer to SC-25, "
REMOVAL" .
32. Remove the engine mounting insulator and bracket using power tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly
during re-assembly.

Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of driv-
etrain components.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Before starting the engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If the levels are
lower than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.

Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to the fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at the connection points.

Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids includ-
ing engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down the engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to
specified level if necessary.

Summary of the inspection items:
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*Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item
Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakageLeakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —