heater INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Repair Manual

INSUFFICIENT HEATINGHAC-141
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REAR AIR CONDITIONER : DescriptionINFOID:0000000006275992
Symptom
 Insufficient heating
 No warm air comes out. (Air flow volume is normal.)
REAR AIR CONDITIONER : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006275993
CAUTION:
Perform the self-diagnoses with on board diagnosi s and CONSULT-III before performing symptom
diagnosis. If any malfunction result or DTC is detected, perform the corresponding diagnosis.
1.CHECK COOLING SYSTEM
1. Check engine coolant level and check leakage. Refer to CO-8, "
Inspection".
2. Check reservoir tank cap. Refer to CO-11, "
RESERVOIR TANK CAP : Inspection".
3. Check water flow sounds of the engine coolant. Refer to CO-9, "
Refilling".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Refill the engine coolant and repair or replace the parts depending on the inspection results.
2.CHECK HEATER HOSE
Check installation of heater hose by visually or touching.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace parts depending on the inspection results.
3.CHECK REAR HEATER CORE
1. Check temperature of inlet hose and outlet hose of rear heater core.
2. Check that the inlet side of rear heater core is hot and the outlet side is slightly lower than/almost equal to
the inlet side.
CAUTION:
Always perform the temperature inspection in a sh ort period of time because the engine coolant
temperature is very hot.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace rear heater core. Refer to HA-48, "
HEATER CORE : Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK AIR LEAKAGE FROM EACH DUCT
Check duct and nozzle, etc. of the rear air conditioning system for air leakage.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace parts depending on the inspection results.
5.CHECK SETTING OF TEMPERATURE SETTING TRIMMER (REAR)
1. Check setting value of temperature setting trimmer (rear). Refer to HAC-69, "
REAR AUTOMATIC AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM : Temperature Setting Trimmer (Rear)".
2. Check that the temperature setting trimmer is set to “ − direction”.
NOTE:
The control temperature can be set by the temperature setting trimmer (rear).
3. Set the difference between the set temperature (rear) and control temperature to “0”.
Are the symptoms solved?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace A/C auto amp.. Refer to HAC-146, "
Removal and Installation".
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HAC-142
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COMPRESSOR DOSE DOT OPERATE
COMPRESSOR DOSE DOT OPERATE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006275994
Symptom: Compressor dose not operate.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006275995
NOTE:
 Perform self-diagnoses with CONSULT-III before perfo
rming symptom diagnosis. If DTC is detected, per-
form the corresponding diagnosis.
 Check that refrigerant is enclosed in cooler cycle normally. If refrigerant amount is shortage from proper
amount, perform inspection of refrigerant leakage.
1.CHECK MAGNET CLUTCH OPERATION
Check magnet clutch. Refer to HAC-126, "
Component Function Check".
Does it operate normally?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
2.CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
Check refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to EC-520, "
Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
3.CHECK A/C AUTO AMP. OUTPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III
Check “COMP REQ SIG” and “FAN REQ SIG” in “DAT A MONITOR” mode of “HVAC” using CONSULT-III.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace A/C auto amp.. Refer to HAC-146, "
Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK ECM INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III
Check “AIR COND SIG” and “HEATER FAN SW” in “D ATA MONITOR” mode of “ECM” using CONSULT-III.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Check CAN communication system. Refer to LAN-18, "
Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart".
5.CHECK IPDM E/R INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine.
Monitor item Condition Status
COMP REQ SIG A/C switch ON On
OFF Off
FAN REQ SIG Front blower motor ON On
OFF Off
Monitor item Condition Status
COMP REQ SIG A/C switch ON On
OFF Off
HEATER FAN SW Front blower motor ON On
OFF Off
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DOOR MOTORHAC-153
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MODE DOOR MOTOR
MODE DOOR MOTOR : Re moval and InstallationINFOID:0000000006276009
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument lower panel RH. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove power steering control unit bracket.
3. Remove fixing screws (A), and then remove mode door motor (1).
4. Disconnect mode door motor connector.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR : Re moval and InstallationINFOID:0000000006276010
REMOVAL
Driver side
1. Remove automatic drive position control unit. Refer to ADP-136, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws (A), and then remove air door motor LH (1).
3. Disconnect air mix door motor connector.
Passenger side
1. Remove heater core. Refer to HA-44, "HEATER CORE : Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove air mix door motor RH.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR
INTAKE DOOR MOTOR : Re moval and InstallationINFOID:0000000006276011
REMOVAL
1. Remove blower unit assembly. Refer to VTL-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fixing screws, and then remove intake door motor.
1. Rear A/C unit assembly 2. Rear mode door lever 2 3. Rear mode door lever 1
4. Rear mode door motor 5. Rear air mix door motor
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MA-4
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Explanation of General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000006287728
General maintenance includes those items which shoul d be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or have their INFINITI dealers do them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed fr om time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
Item Reference page
Tires Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips.
Adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. WT-69
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any
loose nuts. Tighten if necessary. —
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 12,000km (7,500 miles). If the vehicle is equipped
with different sized tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated. WT-63
Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS)
transmitter compo-
nentsReplace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age.
WT-66
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road,
or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds,
wheel balancing may be needed. FSU-7
RSU-6
Windshield
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. —
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. —
Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the back
door. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make
sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary
latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubri-
cation frequently. MA-34
Lamps
Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head-
lamp aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. —
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly. —
Windshield wiper and
washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak.
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Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. —
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Check for changes in the steering condi-
tion, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) —
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MA-14
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-107, "Disassem-
bly and Assembly".
2. Check that each hose clamp is firmly tightened.
3. Remove air relief plug (1) on heater hose.
4. Fill radiator, and reservoir tank, to specified level. Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 3 (2-5/8 lmp qt) a minute to allow air
in system to escape.
 Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or
equivalent mixed with water (d istilled or demineralized).
Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
5. When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose, install air relief plug with clamp. Then refill
radiator with engine coolant.
6. Install radiator cap.
7. Install reservoir tank cap.
8. Warm up engine until opening thermostat less than 3,000 rpm.  Check thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
9. Stop the engine and cool down to less than approximately 50 °C (122 °F).
 Cool down using fan to reduce the time.
 If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
10. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant if necessary.
11. Repeat steps 6 through 10 two or more times with reservoir tank cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops. : 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
2. Engine cover
: Vehicle front
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Engine coolant capacity : Refer to CO-23,
"PeriodicalMaintenanceS
pecification".
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Reservoir tank engine
coolant capacity :Refer to
CO-23,
"PeriodicalMaintenanceSp
ecification".
(At “MAX” level)
A : MAX
B: MIN
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ENGINE MAINTENANCEMA-15
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12. Check cooling system for leakage with engine running.
13. Warm up the engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to
3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller se t at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.
 Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
14. Repeat step 13 three times.
15. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 4, and steps from 6 to 14 until engine
coolant level no longer drops.
ENGINE COOLANT : FlushingINFOID:0000000006394847
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug. CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-107, "
Disassem-
bly and Assembly".
2. Remove air relief plug (1) on heater hose.
3. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water until water spills from the air relief holes, then close air relief
plugs with clamp. Fill radiator and rese rvoir tank with water and reinstall caps.
4. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to MA-13, "
ENGINE COOLANT : Draining".
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
RESERVOIR TANK CAP
RESERVOIR TANK CAP : InspectionINFOID:0000000006394848
 Check valve seat of reservoir tank cap.
- Check if valve seat (A) is swollen to the extent that the edge of the metal plunger (B) cannot be seen when watching it vertically from
the top.
- Check if valve seat has no soil and damage. : 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
2. Engine cover
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OUTSIDE MIRRORMIR-35
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9. Remove fixing screws (A), (B) and then remove power fold unit (2) from bracket (1).
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
GLASS MIRROR
GLASS MIRROR : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006257239
REMOVAL
1. Remove door mirror assembly from front door. Refer to MIR-32, "DOOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY : Removal
and Installation".
2. Remove glass mirror. 1. Place the glass mirror upward.
2. Put a strip of protective tape (B) on housing assembly.
3. As shown in the figure, insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver (A) between glass mirror (1) and actuator (2). Push up both
pawls simultaneously to remove glass mirror lower half side.
NOTE:
Insert flat-bladed screwdriver into recesses, and push up
while rotating (twisting) to make work easier.
4. Remove terminals (A) of mi rror heater attachment from
glass mirror (1) if equipped.
3. Lightly lift up lower side of glass mirror, and detach both pawls of upper side as if pulling it out to disas- semble glass mirror from actuator.
NOTE:
Be careful not to allow grease on sealing agent in center of mirror or back side of glass mirror.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and then install in the reverse order n the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
After installation, visually check that pawls are securely engaged.
DOOR MIRROR COVER
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
COMPONENT PARTS
FRONT HEATED SEAT SYSTEM
FRONT HEATED SEAT SYSTEM : Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000006217364
FRONT HEATED SEAT SYSTEM : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217365
Up relay 1/2Supplies battery power supply to motor when receiving power supply from fold down switch or re-
clining switch.
Down relay 1/2 Supplies battery power supply to motor when receiving power supply from fold down switch or re-
clining switch.
Item Function
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1. Front heated seat switch (driver
side) 2. Front heated seat switch (passenger
side) 3. Seat back heater
4. Seat cushion heater
A. Front seat
Item Function
Front heated seat switch Supplies power supply to each heated seat and operates switching of HI/LO of heated
seat and ON/OFF of the system.
Seat cushion heater Built-in seat cushion, the heater operates with the power supplied by heater seat switch. Seat back heater Built-in seatback, the heater operates with the power supplied by heater seat switch.
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SECOND HEATED SEAT SYSTEM
SECOND HEATED SEAT SYSTEM : Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000006217366
SECOND HEATED SEAT SYSTEM : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217367
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT SYSTEM
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1. Heated seat switch LH 2. Heated seat switch RH 3. Seat back heater
4. Seat cushion heater
A. Rear seat
Item Function
Heated seat switch Supplies power supply to each heated seat and operates switching of HI/LO of heated
seat and ON/OFF of the system.
Seat cushion heater Built-in seat cushion, the heater operates with the power supplied by heater seat switch. Seat back heater Built-in seatback, the heater operates with the power supplied by heater seat switch.
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
POWER SEAT SYSTEM
POWER SEAT SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217370
Power seat switch can be operated regardless of the ignition switch position, because power supply is always
supplied to power seat switch.
SLIDING OPERATION
While operating the sliding switch located in power s eat switch, sliding motor operates and makes possible the
seat front and back position adjustment.
RECLINING OPERATION
While operating the reclining switch located in power seat switch, reclining motor operates and makes possi-
ble the seat back forward and backward position adjustment.
LIFTING OPERATION
While operating the lifting switch located in power seat switch, lifting motor operates and makes possible the
seat cushion up and down position adjustment.
LUMBAR SUPPORT SYSTEM
LUMBAR SUPPORT SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217371
 Lumbar support switch can be operated regardless of t he ignition switch position, because power supply is
always supplied to lumbar support switch.
 While operating the lumbar support switch, lumbar support motor operates which allows forward and back-
ward operation of seatback support.
SECOND SEAT POWER UNLOCK SYSTEM
SECOND SEAT POWER UNLOCK SY STEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217372
 Second seat power unlock switch can be operated regardl ess of the ignition switch position, because power
supply is always supplied to second seat power unlock switch and power unlock relay.
 Power unlock motor pulls seatback control wire, s eatback folds down, seat lock unlocks, and second seat
tilts up, when second seat power unlock switch is pressed.
THIRD SEAT SEATBACK POWER FOLDING SYSTEM
THIRD SEAT SEATBACK POWER FOLDIN G SYSTEM : System Description
INFOID:0000000006217373
 Third seat fold down switch and third seat reclini ng switch can be operated regardless of the ignition switch
position, because power supply is always supplied to thir d seat fold down switch, third seat reclining switch
and relays.
 Power folding motor operates and seatback reclining and third seat folding can be performed while third seat
fold down switch and third seat reclining switch are operated.
FRONT HEATED SEAT SYSTEM
FRONT HEATED SEAT SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217374
Heated seat is a system that operates when ignition switch is in ON position.
HEATER OPERATION
 While operating the heated seat switch, seat cushion heater and seat back heater operate.
 Temperature of seat can be adjust ed by operating on heated seat switch.
SECOND HEATED SEAT SYSTEM
SECOND HEATED SEAT SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217375
Heated seat is a system that operates when ignition switch is in ON position.
HEATER OPERATION
 While operating the heated seat switch, seat cushion heater and seat back heater operate.
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