rack INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Service Manual

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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Revision: November 20092006 QX56
DimensionsEAS001G4
Unit: mm (in)
Wheels & TiresEAS001G5
Drive type2WD 4WD
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
undercover
254.8 (10.03) 273.7 (10.77)
With oil pan skid
plate 250.5 (9.86) 269.5 (10.61)
Drive Type Grade
Road wheelTireSpare tire size
All LE7-Spoke 18x8J Chromium Aluminum
Alloy P265/70R18
P265/70R18

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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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.

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Removal and InstallationEIS004TQ
REMOVAL
1. Remove inside mirror. Refer to GW-73, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Partially remove the headlining (front edge). Refer to EI-38, "
HEADLINING" .
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Apply a protective tape around the windshield glass to protect the painted surface from damage.

Remove glass using piano wire or power cutting tool and an inflatable pump bag.

If the windshield glass is to be reused, mark the body and the glass with mating marks.
WARNING:
When cutting the glass from the vehicle, always wear safety glasses and heavy gloves to help prevent
glass splinters from entering your eyes or cutting your hands.
CAUTION:

When the windshield glass is to be reused, do not use a cutting knife or power cutting tool.

Be careful not to scratch the glass when removing.

Do not set or stand glass on its edge. Small chips may develop into cracks.
INSTALLATION

Use a genuine NISSAN Urethane Adhesive Kit (if available) or equivalent and follow the instructions fur-
nished with it.

While the urethane adhesive is curing, open a door window. This will prevent the glass from being forced
out by passenger compartment air pressure when a door is closed.

The molding must be installed securely so that it is in position and leaves no gap.
LIIA0652E
PIIA0186E

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DOOR MIRROR
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Door Mirror AssemblyEIS004VG
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the mirror bodies.
1. Remove the front door sash cover. Refer to AV- 5 6 , "
FRONT TWEETER" .
2. Disconnect the door mirror harness connector.
3. Remove the door mirror mounting nuts, and remove the door mirror assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Door Mirror GlassEIS004VH
REMOVAL
1. Set mirror assembly mirror glass upward.
2. Apply protective tape to mirror housing.
3. Insert a screwdriver at notch and gently pry mirror glass and holder from mirror holder bracket.
4. Disconnect two electrical connectors from mirror glass and holder.
WIIA1365E
1. Door mirror assembly 2. Door mirror glass 3. Door mirror actuator
4. Door mirror housing
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INSTALLATION
1. Set mirror holder bracket and mirror glass and holder in the hor-
izontal position.
2. Connect two electrical connectors to the back of the mirror holder.
3. Align mirror glass and holder with mirror holder bracket and push mirror glass and holder onto mirror holder bracket.
4. Rotate mirror to ensure proper installation.
LIIA1592E

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSISIP-7
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Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas 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 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 rearseat back 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.

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLYIP-11
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REMOVAL
1. Remove center console. Refer to IP-17, "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to IP-13, "
INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER LH" .
3. Remove steering column. Refer to PS-10, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to IP-14, "
Lower Instrument Panel RH and Glove Box" .
5. Remove front power socket LH. Refer to WW-54, "
Front Power Socket LH, Rear Cargo Power Socket" .
6. Remove front power socket RH. Refer to WW-54, "
Front Power Socket RH (For Cigarette Lighter), Con-
sole Power Socket" .
7. Remove combination meter. Refer to IP-14, "
Lower Instrument Panel RH and Glove Box" .
8. Remove audio unit. Refer to AV- 5 5 , "
AUDIO UNIT" .
9. Remove display unit. Refer to AV- 1 6 7 , "
DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT" .
10. Remove lower knee protector LH.
11. Remove GPS antenna. Refer to AV- 1 6 7 , "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove optical sensor. Refer to LT- 6 4 , "
Optical Sensor" .
13. Remove side ventilator assembly LH.
14. Remove side ventilator assembly RH.
15. Remove front pillar finisher. Refer to EI-36, "
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER" .
16. Remove passenger air bag module. Refer to SRS-50, "
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE"
17. Remove instrument panel.
18. Disconnect remaining instrument panel assembly electrical connectors.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Steering member brackets2. Bracket assembly LH3. Steering member assembly
4. Combination meter cover 5. Defrost grille6. Instrument panel speaker LH
7. Instrument panel 8. Bin mat9. Side ventilator assembly LH
10. Instrument lower cover LH 11. Lower knee protector LH12. Steering column cover upper
13. Steering column cover lower 14. Center console lower cover LH 15. Combination meter
16. Audio unit bracket LH 17. Driver instrument stay18. Audio unit
19. Passenger instrument stay 20. Display assembly21. Switch assembly
22. Cluster lid A 23. Cluster lid D ventilator LH24. Front passenger air bag status light
25. Power socket LH and power socket RH 26. Clock 27. Cluster lid C
28. Front air control 29. Audio control30. Hazard switch
31. Cluster lid D ventilator RH 32. Cluster lid D33. Glove box door
34. Glove box assembly 35. Lower instrument panel RH 36. Glove box striker
37. Rubber bumpers 38. Glove box damper39. Audio unit bracket RH
40. Center console lower cover RH 41. Fuse block cover 42. Side ventilator assembly RH
43. Instrument panel bracket 44. Instrument panel speaker RH 45. Bracket assembly RH
46. Key cylinder escutcheon 47. Instrument lower cover RH

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Removal
1. Move front seats forward.
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
3. Remove control device. Refer to AT- 2 2 6 , "
Control Device Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to IP-14, "
Lower Instrument Panel RH and Glove Box" .
5. Remove center console lower cover RH.
6. Remove console cover RH screws.
7. Remove center console lower cover LH.
8. Remove console cover LH screws.
9. Disconnect center console electrical connectors.
10. Remove center console assembly in a rearward direction.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Center ConsoleEIS007X7
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Disassembly
1. Remove mats from storage compartment and console bin.
2. Remove latch from console lid and remove key cylinder from latch.
3. Remove console lid.
4. Remove console bin.
5. Disconnect electrical harness from DVD player (if equipped).
6. Remove hinge.
7. Remove rear upper finisher.
8. Remove rear cup holder assembly.
9. Remove rear finisher assembly.
10. Disconnect rear finisher assembly electrical connectors.
11. Remove console power socket.
12. Remove upper side finishers LH/RH.
13. Remove heat duct and console rear duct.
14. Disconnect clips and remove console covers LH/RH.
15. Remove mask and storage compartment.
16. Remove console front bracket.
17. Remove console rear bracket.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. Console lid assembly 2. A/T finisher 3. Tray
4. Storage compartment 5. Storage compartment mask 6. Console reinforcement assembly
7. Center console lower cover LH 8. Console front bracket 9. Lower side finisher LH
10. Console cover LH 11. Rear console duct 12. Power socket assembly
13. Rear cup holder assembly 14. Rear finisher assembly 15. Console rear bracket
16. Heat duct 17. Rear upper finisher 18. Console bin mat
19. Console bin 20. Console cover RH 21. Center console lower cover RH
22. Lower side finisher RH 23. A/T transmission control 24. Mask
25. Cup holder insert

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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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Rear ConsoleEIS007XC
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Lid assembly2. Lid latch 3. Console bin
4. Cup holder insert 5. Rear upper console assembly 6. Rubber bumper
7. Floor latch 8. Rear console floor bracket 9. Rear console floor base
10. Hinge cover 11. Hinge 12. Base hook
13. Rear lower console assembly 14. Console bin mat
LIIA0938E

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Removal
1. Remove cup holder insert.
2. Release latch and remove rear console assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Rear ConsoleEIS007XD
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Disassembly
1. Remove hinge cover.
2. Remove screws and remove lid assembly.
3. Remove screw and remove latch from lid assembly
4. Remove screws and remove hinge.
5. Remove screws and separate rear upper console assembly and rear lower console assembly.
6. Remove floor latch from rear upper console assembly.
7. Remove screws and remove console bin from rear upper console assembly.
8. Remove screws and remove rear console floor base.
9. Remove bolts and remove rear console floor bracket.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.