brake fluid INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Repair Manual

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Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
2. Install sliding pin bolts and torque member to caliper, if removed. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
3. Install caliper assembly to the vehicle, then tighten the torque member bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-21, "
Compo-
nents" .
CAUTION:

When attaching caliper assembly to the vehicle, wipe any
oil off knuckle spindle, washers and caliper assembly
attachment surfaces.

Do not reuse caliper torque member bolts.
4. Install brake hose to cylinder body, then tighten union bolt to specification, as necessary. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper washer.

Install brake hose to caliper assembly together with
union bolt and washers.
5. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
6. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake CaliperEFS004WK
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove sliding pin bolt, and then remove the pad, shim, shim cover, and pad retainer from the torque member.
2. Remove sliding pins and sliding pin boots from torque member.
3. Place a wooden block as shown, and blow air from union bolt mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION:
Do not get your fingers caught in piston.
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4. Using a suitable tool, remove piston seal from cylinder body as
shown.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder body inner wall.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:

Use new brake fluid for cleaning. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. Refer to
MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Check inside surface of cylinder body for score, rust, wear, damage or foreign materials. If any of
the above conditions are observed, replace cylinder body.

Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine
emery paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.
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Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If damage or deformation is present, replace the affected part.
Piston
Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the above con-
ditions are observed.
CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust or foreign materials are
stuck to sliding surface.
Sliding Pins, and Sliding Pin Boots
Check sliding pin and sliding pin boot for wear, damage, and cracks. If damage or deformation is present,
replace the affected part.
CAUTION:
Trailing/upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
1. Apply clean brake fluid to new piston seal and insert seal in to
groove on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
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2. Apply brake fluid to piston and piston boot, then install piston
boot in to piston groove.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
3. Insert into cylinder body by hand and insert piston boot piston-side lip into piston groove. CAUTION:
Press piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent cylinder body inner wall from being
rubbed.
4. Install sliding pins and sliding pin boots to torque member.
CAUTION:
Trailing/upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
5. Install cylinder body. Tighten sliding pin bolt to the specification. Refer to BR-21, "
Components" .
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION
Visual Inspection
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. If any of them is detected, replace
applicable part.
Runout Inspection
1. Using 2 or more wheel nuts, temporarily install disc rotor to wheel hub.
2. Inspect runout using a dial gauge. (Measured at 10mm (0.39 in)
inside the disc edge.)
NOTE:
Make sure that wheel bearing axial end play is within the specifi-
cations before measuring runout. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
WHEEL
BEARING INSPECTION" .
3. If runout is outside the limit, find the minimum runout point by shifting mounting positions of disc rotor and wheel hub by one
hole.
4. If runout still out of specification, turn rotor with on-car brake lathe.
Thickness Inspection
Using a micrometer, check thickness of disc rotor. If thickness is
either at or below the wear limit, or exceeds maximum uneven wear,
replace disc rotor.
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE
Burnish brake contact surface according to the following procedure after refinishing or replacing rotors, after
replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
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Runout limit (on vehicle) : Refer to BR-32,
"Front Disc Brake" .
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Standard thickness : Refer to BR-32, "Front
Disc Brake" .
Repair limit thickness : Refer to BR-32, "
Front
Disc Brake" .
Maximum uneven wear
(Measured at 8 positions) : Refer to
BR-32, "
Front
Disc Brake" .
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REAR DISC BRAKE
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WARNING:
Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne
particles or other materials.
CAUTION:

While removing cylinder body, never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.

It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or
replacement of cylinder body. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.

Do not damage piston boot.

Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or it a soft
pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-31, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" .
Removal and Installation of Brake PadEFS004WN
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove the top bolt from the cylinder body.
3. Swing cylinder body open, and remove pads.
INSTALLATION
1. Push piston in so that pad is firmly attached and install cylinder body to torque member.
NOTE:
Using a disc brake piston tool (commercial service tool), makes it easier to push in the piston.
CAUTION:
By pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the
surface of reservoir tank.
2. Apply Molykote M-77 grease to knuckle slide where brake pad contacts.
CAUTION:
Do not get grease on the brake rotor friction surface.
3. Install pads to cylinder body.
4. Install cylinder body top bolt and tighten to specification.
5. Check brake for drag.
6. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc RotorEFS004WO
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Drain brake fluid as necessary. Refer to BR-10, "
Drain and Refill" .
NOTE:
Do not remove union bolt unless removing cylinder body from vehicle.
3. Remove mounting bolts and cylinder body. NOTE:
Position cylinder body aside using suitable wire, as necessary.
4. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
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2. Install cylinder body and tighten bolts to specification. Refer to BR-27, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Before installing cylinder body to the vehicle, wipe off mating surface of cylinder body.
3. Install brake hose to cylinder body and tighten union bolt to specification as necessary. Refer to BR-27,
"Components" .
CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper washers.

Securely attach brake hose to protrusion on cylinder body.
4. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air as necessary. Refer to BR-11, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
5. Install tires to the vehicle. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake CaliperEFS004WP
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove pads from cylinder body.
2. Remove sliding sleeve and boot from cylinder body.
3. Place a wooden block as shown, and blow air into union bolt hole to remove piston and piston boot.
CAUTION:
Do not get your fingers caught in piston.
4. Using a suitable tool, remove piston seal from cylinder body as shown.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder body inner wall.
CALIPER INSPECTION
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:

Use new brake fluid to clean. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. Refer to MA-
11 , "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Check inside surface of cylinder body for score, rust wear, damage or foreign materials. If any of
the above conditions are observed, replace cylinder body.

Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine
emery paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.
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Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If damage or deformation is present, replace the affected part.
Piston
CAUTION:

Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust of foreign materials
are stuck to sliding surface.

Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the
above conditions are observed.
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REAR DISC BRAKE
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Sliding Pin Bolts and Sliding Pin Boots
Make sure there is no wear, damage, or cracks in sliding sleeve and sliding sleeve boots, and if there are,
replace them.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not use NISSAN Rubber Grease (KRE00 00010, KRE00 00010 01) when assembling.
1. Apply clean brake fluid to new piston seal and insert in to
groove on cylinder body. Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
2. Apply brake fluid to piston and to piston boot, then install piston boot in to piston groove.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
3. Insert into cylinder body by hand and insert piston boot piston-side lip into piston groove. CAUTION:
Press piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent cylinder body inner wall from being
rubbed.
4. Install sliding boots and sleeves to cylinder body.
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION
Visual Inspection
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. If any non-standard condition is
detected, replace applicable part.
Runout Inspection
1. Using wheel nuts, install disc rotor to wheel hub. (2 or more positions.)
2. Inspect runout using a dial gauge. [Measured at 10 mm (0.39 in) inside disk edge.]
NOTE:
Make sure that wheel bearing axial end play is within the specifi-
cation before measuring runout. Refer to RAX-5, "
WHEEL
BEARING INSPECTION" .
3. If runout is outside the limit, find the minimum runout point by shifting mounting positions of disc rotor and wheel hub by one
hole.
4. If runout still out of specification, turn rotor with on-car brake lathe.
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Runout limit (on vehicle) : Refer to BR-33,
"Rear Disc Brake" .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsEFS004WQ
Unit: mm (in)
Brake PedalEFS004WR
Brake BoosterEFS004WS
Check ValveEFS004WT
Front Disc BrakeEFS004WU
Front brake Brake modelCLZ31VCAD41VA
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 320 × 26 (12.60 × 1.02) 350 x 30 (13.78 x 1.181)
Pad Length × width × thickness 111 . 0
× 73.5 × 11.88 (4.73 ×
2.894 × 0.468) 151.6 x 56.5 x 12 (5.968 x
2.224 x 0.47)
Cylinder bore diameter 51 (2.01)51 (2.01)
Rear brake Brake model AD14VE
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 320 × 14 (12.60 × 0.55)
Pad Length × width × thickness 83.0 × 33.0 × 8.5 (3.268 × 1.299 × 0.335)
Cylinder bore diameter 48 (1.89)
Control valve Valve model Electric brake force distribution
Brake booster Booster model
C215T
Diaphragm diameter 215 (8.46)
Recommended brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent
Brake pedal height (from dash lower panel top surface) 182.3 − 192.3 mm (7.18 − 7.57 in)
Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f)
with engine running] More than 90.3 mm (3.55 in)
Clearance between stopper rubber and the threaded end of stop
lamp switch 0.74
− 1.96 mm (0.029 − 0.077 in)
Pedal play 3 − 11 mm (0.12 − 0.43 in)
Output rod installation standard dimension 15.6 − 15.9 mm (0.614 − 0.626 in)
Vacuum leakage
[at vacuum of – 66.7 kPa(– 500 mmHg, – 19.69 inHg)] Within 1.3 kPa (10 mmHg, 0.39 inHg) of vacuum for 15 seconds
Brake model
CLZ31VCAD41VA
Brake pad Standard thickness (new)
11.88 mm (0.468 in)12 mm (0.47 in)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 in)1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new)
26.0 mm (1.024 in) 30.0 mm (1.181 in)
Repair limit thickness 24.5 mm (0.965 in) 28.5 mm (1.122 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.03 mm (0.001 in)

BRC-1
BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
F BRAKES
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for Brake System ............................. ..... 3
Precautions When Using CONSULT-II ................ ..... 3
CHECK POINTS FOR USING CONSULT-II .... ..... 3
Precautions for Brake Control ............................. ..... 4
Precautions for CAN System .............................. ..... 4
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 6
Special Service Tool ............................................ ..... 6
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................ 7 System Components ........................................... ..... 7
ABS Function ........................................................... 8
EBD Function ...................................................... ..... 8
TCS Function ...................................................... ..... 8
VDC Function ...................................................... ..... 8
Fail-Safe Function .................................................... 8 ABS/EBD SYSTEM .......................................... ..... 9
VDC/TCS SYSTEM .......................................... ..... 9
ACTIVE BOOSTER .......................................... ..... 9
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram ................................... ..... 9
CAN COMMUNICATION ....................................... ... 10
System Description ............................................. ... 10
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ......................................... ....11
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick and
Accurate Repair .................................................. .... 11
INTRODUCTION .............................................. .... 11
WORK FLOW ................................................... ... 12
CLARIFY CONCERN ....................................... ... 13
EXAMPLE OF DIAGNOSIS SHEET ................ ... 13
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 14
Schematic ........................................................... ... 15
Wiring Diagram — VDC — .................................. ... 16
Basic Inspection .................................................. ... 23
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL, FLUID LEAK, AND
BRAKE PAD INSPECTION .............................. ... 23
POWER SYSTEM TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY INSPECTION ..........................
... 23
ABS WARNING LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
AND VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP INSPECTION ... 23
Warning Lamp and Indicator Timing .................... ... 24
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard .......... ... 24
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II ...... ... 24
CONSULT-II Function (ABS) ............................... ... 28
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE ... 28
SELF-DIAGNOSIS ........................................... ... 29
DATA MONITOR .............................................. ... 32
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 35
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
ITEMS ..................................................................... ... 38
Wheel Sensor System Inspection ........................ ... 38
Engine System Inspection ................................... ... 39
ABS/TCS/VDC Control Unit Inspection ............... ... 40
Steering Angle Sensor System ............................ ... 40
Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor System Inspection ... 41
Solenoid and VDC Change-Over Valve System
Inspection ............................................................ ... 43
Actuator Motor, Motor Relay, and Circuit Inspection ... 44
Stop Lamp Switch System Inspection ................. ... 45
ABS/TCS/VDC Control Unit Power and Ground
Systems Inspection ............................................. ... 46
Brake Fluid Level Switch System Inspection ....... ... 47
Active Booster System Inspection ....................... ... 48
Delta Stroke Sensor System Inspection .............. ... 49
Pressure Sensor System Inspection ................... ... 51
Steering Angle Sensor Safe Mode Inspection ..... ... 53
CAN Communication System Inspection ............. ... 54
ICC System Inspection ........................................ ... 54
Inspection For Self-diagnosis Result "ST ANG SEN
SIGNAL" .............................................................. ... 55
Inspection For Self-diagnosis Result "DECEL G
SEN SET" ............................................................ ... 55
VDC OFF Indicator lamp Does Not Illuminate ..... ... 56
Component Inspection ......................................... ... 56
VDC OFF SWITCH .......................................... ... 56

PRECAUTIONSBRC-3
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER ”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Brake System EFS004X4
CAUTION:

Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" for recommended brake fluid.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder and disc brake caliper, use clean brake fluid.

Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic
system.

Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tube.

If a brake fluid leak is found, the part must be disassembled
without fail. Then it has to be replaced with a new one if a
defect exists.

Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the connector of
the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or the bat-
tery terminal before performing the work.

Always torque brake lines when installing.

Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or
replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to BR-25, "
BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE" (front disc brake) or BR-31, "BRAKE BUR-
NISHING PROCEDURE" (rear disc brake).
WARNING:

Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with a dust collector.
Precautions When Using CONSULT-IIEFS004X5
When connecting CONSULT-II to data link connector, connect them through CONSULT-II CONVERTER.
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carries out CAN communication.
CHECK POINTS FOR USING CONSULT-II
1. Has CONSULT-II been used without connecting CONSULT-II CONVERTER on this vehicle?

If YES, GO TO 2.
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If NO, GO TO 5.
2. Is there any indication other than indications relating to CAN communication system in the self-diagnosis results?

If YES, GO TO 3.

If NO, GO TO 4.
3. Based on self-diagnosis results unrelated to CAN communication, carry out the inspection.
4. Malfunctions may be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control units carrying out CAN communica- tion. Therefor, erase the self-diagnosis results.
5. Diagnose CAN communication system. Refer to BRC-10, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Precautions for Brake ControlEFS004X6

During ABS operation, the brake pedal may vibrate lightly and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is
normal.

Just after starting vehicle, the brake pedal may vibrate or a motor operating noise may be heard from
engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.

When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from cus-
tomer (what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for simple causes before starting
diagnosis. Besides electrical system inspection, check booster operation, brake fluid level, and fluid leaks.

If incorrect tire sizes or types are installed on the vehicle or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,
stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.

If there is a radio, antenna or related wiring near control module, ABS function may have a malfunction or
error.

If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits or improper wiring.

If the following components are replaced with non-genuine components or modified, the VDC OFF indica-
tor lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on or the VDC system may not operate properly. Components
related to suspension (shock absorbers, struts, springs, bushings, etc.), tires, wheels (exclude specified
size), components related to brake system (pads, rotors, calipers, etc.), components related to engine
(muffler, ECM, etc.), components related to body reinforcement (roll bar, tower bar, etc.).

Driving with broken or excessively worn suspension components, tires or brake system components may
cause the VDC OFF indicator lamp and the SLIP indicator lamp to turn on, and the VDC system may not
operate properly.

When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden acceleration or sudden turn, some noise may occur. The
noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC.

When driving on roads which have extreme slopes (such as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as
sharp curves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate normally, or the VDC warning lamp and the SLIP
indicator lamp may turn on. This is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after restarting the
engine.

Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. with VDC turned off may cause the yaw
rate/side G sensor to indicate a problem. This is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after
restarting the engine.
Precautions for CAN SystemEFS004X7

Do not apply voltage of 7.0V or higher to terminal to be measured.

Maximum open terminal voltage of tester in use must be less than 7.0V.

Before checking harnesses, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect battery negative cable.