roof rack INFINITI QX4 2005 Factory Service Manual

AUDIO
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2. Remove BOSE speaker amp. bracket screws and slide BOSE
speaker amp. down.
3. Disconnect connectors and remove BOSE speaker amp.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Audio Remote Control UnitEKS00BIZ
1. Carefully remove the rear audio remote control unit from the rear
roof console assembly.
CAUTION:
Wrap removal tool with clean shop cloth to prevent damage
to the headliner.
2. Disconnect connector and remove the rear audio control unit.
3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Steering Wheel Audio Control SwitchesEKS00BJ0
1. Remove steering wheel. Refer to PS-8, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove steering wheel rear cover screws and remove steering wheel rear cover.
3. Remove steering wheel switch assembly screws and steering
wheel switches.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.BOSE speaker amp.
mounting screws: 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)
WKIA1605E
WKIA1201E
WKIA1226E

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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid bumpers 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
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lense loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
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Revision: October 20052005 QX56 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Service Notice .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 5
Work Flow ................................................................ 5
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ..................................... 5
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE ....... 6
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ........... 6
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ...................................................... 6
REPAIR THE CAUSE ........................................... 6
CONFIRM THE REPAIR ....................................... 7
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ........... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... 7
CENTER CONSOLE ............................................. 7
DOORS ................................................................. 7
TRUNK .................................................................. 8
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ..................................... 8
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR) ..... 8
SEATS ................................................................... 8
UNDERHOOD ....................................................... 8
Diagnostic Worksheet .............................................. 9
CLIP AND FASTENER ..............................................11
Description ..............................................................11
FRONT BUMPER ..................................................... 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REAR BUMPER ....................................................... 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
FRONT GRILLE ........................................................ 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
COWL TOP ............................................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
FRONT FENDER ...................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20OVER FENDER ......................................................... 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
FENDER PROTECTOR ............................................ 23
Removal and Installation ........................................ 23
FRONT ................................................................ 23
LICENSE LAMP FINISHER ...................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
RUNNING BOARDS ................................................. 25
Removal and Installation ........................................ 25
REAR SPOILER ........................................................ 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
ROOF RACK ............................................................. 27
Removal and Installation ........................................ 27
DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING ..................................... 28
Removal and Installation ........................................ 28
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............................................................................ 29
SIDE GUARD MOLDING .......................................... 30
Removal and Installation ........................................ 30
REMOVAL ........................................................... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
DOOR FINISHER ...................................................... 32
Removal and Installation ........................................ 32
FRONT DOOR .................................................... 32
REAR DOOR ....................................................... 33
BODY SIDE TRIM ..................................................... 35
Removal and Installation ........................................ 35
LOWER DASH SIDE FINISHER ......................... 35
CENTER PILLAR LOWER FINISHER ................ 36
CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER ................. 36
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER ................................. 36
KICKING PLATES ............................................... 36
MUDGUARD FINISHERS ................................... 36
DOOR PARTING SEALS .................................... 36
FLOOR TRIM ............................................................ 37
Removal and Installation ........................................ 37

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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid bumpers 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
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

ROOF RACK
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ROOF RACKPFP:73155
Removal and InstallationEIS004WN
1. Remove screws, raise tie down hooks and remove finisher covers.
2. Remove bolts and remove front crossbar and gasket.
3. Remove screws, raise tie down hooks and remove slide rail covers.
4. Remove sliding crossbar.
5. Remove bolts and remove slide rails.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

To install finisher covers and slide rail covers, rotate tie hooks to the 50 degrees up position and slip cover
over tie down. Press down until clip is engaged. Rotate tie down hook to the down position. Install screws.
1. Sliding crossbar 2. Finisher cover 3. Front crossbar
4. Gasket 5. Slide rail 6. Slide rail cover
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HEADLINING
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CAUTION:
Disconnect both terminals from battery in advance.
1. Remove body side trim. Refer to EI-35, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
2. Remove luggage floor trim. Refer to EI-40, "
LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM" .
3. Remove sunvisor assemblies.
4. Remove sunvisor clips.
5. Remove sunroof welt (if equipped).
6. Remove front roof console.

Disconnect harnesses.
7. Remove rear roof console.

Disconnect harnesses.
8. Remove assist grips.
9. Remove lamp assembly from rear roof finisher.

Disconnect harness.
10. Remove rear roof finisher.
11. Remove headlining.

Remove clips from rear of headlining.

Disconnect harnesses.
12. Remove rear air control.

Disconnect harness.
13. Remove rear audio control assembly.

Disconnect harness.
14. Remove lamp assemblies.

Disconnect harnesses.
15. Remove air vents.
16. Remove the front roof console bracket.
17. Remove rear roof console front bracket.
18. Remove assist grip brackets from roof.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Headlining (without sunroof) 2. Assist grip bracket 3. Assist grip
4. Sunvisor assembly LH 5. Cap LH 6. Sunvisor holder
7. Front roof console 8. Sunglass bin 9. Sunroof welt
10. Cap RH 11. Sunvisor assembly RH 12. Rear roof console bracket
13. Rear storage bin or DVD display 14. Rear air control 15. Rear audio control assembly
16. Rear roof console 17. Rear roof console finisher 18. Rear storage bin
19. Air vent 20. Lamp assembly 21. Plastic clip
22. Headlining (with sunroof) 23. Rear lamp lens 24. Rear lamp
25. Rear roof finisher 26. Plastic clip 27. Metal clip

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TIMING CHAIN
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9. Remove the oil pump. Refer to LU-13, "Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the chain tensioner on the left bank using the following steps.
NOTE:
To remove the timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the left bank. The procedure for
removing parts on the right bank is omitted because it is the same as that for the left bank.
a. Squeeze the return-proof clip ends using suitable tool and push
the plunger into the tensioner body.
b. Secure the plunger using stopper pin.

Stopper pin is made from hard wire approximately 1 mm (0.04
in) in diameter.
c. Remove the bolts and chain tensioner.
WAR NIN G:
Plunger, spring, and spring seat pop out when (squeezing)
return-proof clip without holding plunger head. It may
cause serious injuries. Always hold plunger head when
removing.
NOTE:

Stop the plunger in the fully extended position by using the
return-proof clip 1 if the stopper pin is removed.

Push the plunger 2 into the tensioner body while squeezing
the return-proof clip 1. Secure it using stopper pin 3.
11. Remove the chain tension guide and slack guide.
12. Remove the timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
13. Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts as shown and remove the
camshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:
To avoid interference between valves and pistons, do not
turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing chain is discon-
nected.
14. Repeat the same procedure to remove the right timing chain and
associated parts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for cracks and any excessive wear at link plates. Replace
chain if necessary.

In the same way as for the left bank, inspect the timing chain
and associated parts on the right bank.
KBIA2479E
KBIA2483E
KBIA2513E
PBIC0282E

FUEL SYSTEM
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FUEL SYSTEMPFP:17503
Checking Fuel LinesEBS00M3Q
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
General PrecautionsEBS00M3R
WA RN ING:
When replacing fuel line parts, be sure to observe the following.

Put a “CAUTION: INFLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.

Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.

Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
CAUTION:

Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
–Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof container and put the lid on securely. Keep the container in
safe area.
–Release fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to EC-93, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
–Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

Always replace O-rings and clamps with new ones.

Do not kink or twist hoses when they are being installed.

Do not tighten hose clamps excessively to avoid damaging
hoses.
Tighten high-pressure rubber hose clamp so that clamp
end is 3 mm (0.12 in) from hose end.
Tightening torque specifications are the same for all rubber
hose clamps.
Check that the screw does not contact adjacent parts.
SM A80 3A
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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DimensionsEAS001G4
Unit: mm (in)
Wheels & TiresEAS001G5
Drive type4x2 4x4
Overall length 5255 (206.9) 5255 (206.9)
Overall width 2001 (78.8) 2001 (78.8)
Overall height (with roof rack) 1976.8 (77.8) 1997.7 (78.7)
Front tread width 1725 (67.9) 1725 (67.9)
Rear tread width 1725 (67.9) 1725 (67.9)
Wheelbase 3130 (123.2) 3130 (123.2)
Minimum Running Ground Clearance (at front sus-
pension)With standard
undercover254.8 (10.03) 273.7 (10.77)
With oil pan skid
plate250.5 (9.86) 269.5 (10.61)
Drive Type Grade Road wheel Tire Spare tire size
All LE7-Spoke 18x8J Chromium Aluminum
AlloyP265/70R18 P265/70R18

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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid bumpers 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
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINER
Noises in the sunroof/headliner area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lense loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.