fold seats INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Service Manual

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000001606163
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owner can perform these
checks and inspections or have thei r INFINITI dealers perform 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 at least once a month and always prior to a
long distance trip. Adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear. —
Wheel lug nuts When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose
nuts. Tighten if necessary. WT-48, "
Rotation"
Windshield
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary. —
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). WT-48, "
Rotation"
Transmitter compo-
nents in tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS)Replace grommet seat, valve core and cap of the transmitter on TPMS every tire
replacement by reaching wear limit of tire.
WT-49, "
Transmitter
(Pressure Sensor)"
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle pulls 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 align-
ment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel bal-
ancing may be needed. WT-46, "Adjustment",
FSU-7, "
Front Wheel
Alignment"
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
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Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the back
hatch. 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-33, "
Lubricating
Locks, Hinges and Hood
Latches"
Lamps
Make sure that the head lamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head
lamp aim. Clean the head lamps on a regular basis. EXL-110, "HEADLAMP :
Aiming Adjustment"
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
buzzers/chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating properly.
WCS-4, "
WARNING
CHIME SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Description"
Windshield wiper and
washerCheck 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. Be sure to check for changes in the steering
condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises. ST-15, "
On-Vehicle In-
spection and Service"
Seats
Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every po-
sition. Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the
locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the latches
lock securely for folding-down rear seat backs. —
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BASIC INSPECTION ....... .............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ..... .....3
Work Flow ........................................................... ......3
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .....................5
Preliminary Check ............................................... ......5
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ...............................6
THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT ......... .....6
System Description ............................................. ......6
Component Parts Location ........................................7
Component Description .............................................7
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS ..........................8
POWER SEAT .....................................................8
Wiring Diagram — Passenger Side — ................ ......8
HEATED SEAT ...................................................12
Description ..............................................................12
Wiring Diagram .......................................................13
THIRD SEAT ......................................................18
Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check for Third
Row Power Folding Seat Control Unit ................. ....
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Third Row Power Folding Seat Switch ....................19
Third Row Power Folding Seat Motor .....................19
ECU DIAGNOSIS .........................................21
THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT CON-
TROL UNIT .........................................................
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Reference Value ................................................. ....21
Wiring Diagram .......................................................23
DTC Index ...............................................................28
Fail Safe ..................................................................29
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................30
THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT ......... ....30
Symptom Table ................................................... ....30
NONE OF THE THIRD ROW POWER FOLD-
ING SEATS WILL OPERATE WITH ANY
SWITCH. ............................................................
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None of the Third Row Power Folding Seats Will
Operate With Any Third Row Power Folding Seat
Switch .................................................................. ....
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ONLY ONE THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING
SEAT WILL OPERATE. ....................................
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Only One Third Row Power Folding Seat Will Op-
erate .................................................................... ....
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THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT WILL
OPERATE IN ONLY ONE DIRECTION. ...........
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Third Row Power Folding Seat Will Operate in
Only One Direction .............................................. ....
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THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT WILL
STOP SHORT OF IT’S FULLY UP OR DOWN
POSITION. .........................................................
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Third Row Power Folding Seat Stops Short of its
Fully Up or Down Position .......................................
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THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT
MAKES EXCESSIVE NOISE WHILE MOV-
ING. ...................................................................
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Third Row Power Folding Seat Makes Excessive
Noise While Moving ............................................. ....
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAG-
NOSES ..............................................................
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Work Flow ................................................................37
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ...........39
Diagnostic Worksheet ..............................................41
PRECAUTION ..............................................43
PRECAUTIONS .................................................43
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
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Preliminary CheckINFOID:0000000001735710
1.FOREIGN OBJECTS
Check the following:
• objects on or behind the seats that could cause binding
• objects under the seats that may be in terfering with the seat’s moving parts
Are there any foreign objects that could be causing interference with the seats?
YES >> Remove objects.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.WIRING CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect third row power folding seat c ontrol unit and seat motor harness connectors.
2. Check terminals for damage or loose connections.
3. Reconnect harness connectors.
Are any connectors damaged or loose?
YES >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.POWER AND GROUND
Check power supply and ground circuits for third row power folding seat control unit. Refer to SE-18, "
Power
Supply and Ground Circuit Check for Third Row Power Folding Seat Control Unit".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Refer to SE-28, "DTC Index".
NO >> Repair or replace as necessary.
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Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001735712
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001735713
ALJIA0088ZZ
1. Third row power folding seat control unit B401, B402 2. A/T Assembly F9 3. Third row power folding seat switches
A: Third row power folding seat sw itch passenger side (front) B162
B: Third row power folding seat switch driver side (front) B164
C: Third row power folding seat switch passenger side (rear) B163
D: Third row power folding seat switch driver side (rear) B165
4. Third row power folding seat motors
A: RH (40%) seat B426
B: LH (60%) seat B403
Component Function
Third row power folding seat control unit • Receive inputs from third row power folding seat switches and A/T assembly (trans-
mission range switch)
• Drive third row powe r folding seat motors
• Performs self-diagnostics
A/T assembly Provide transmission range switch signal to third row power folding seat control unit
Third row power folding seat switches Provide fold up/fold down ground signals to third row power folding seat control unit
Third row power folding seat motors • Fold seats up and down
• Provide feedback signals to third row power folding seat control unit
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Third Row Power Folding Seat SwitchINFOID:0000000001735719
1.CHECK THIRD ROW POWER FOLD ING SEAT SWITCH OPERATION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect third row power folding seat switch.
3. Check continuity between third row power folding seat switch terminals 2, 3 and 4.
Do you have continuity?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace third row power folding seat switch.
Third Row Power Folding Seat MotorINFOID:0000000001735720
1.CHECK MOTOR OPERATION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect third row power folding seat motor connector B403 or B426.
3. Check operation by applying battery voltage to motor terminals 3 and 4.
CAUTION:
• Do not operate motor for more than 3 seconds.
• Be careful not to overheat the harness.
• Third row power folding seat control unit may have to
relearn fold up/down positions after testing.
Does the motor rotate in both directions?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace third row power seat motor. Refer to SE-60, "
Exploded View".
2.CHECK RESISTANCE IN MOTOR
Terminals Condition Continuity
2 4 Press switch button to fold up. Yes
3 4 Press switch button to fold down. Yes
ALJIA0089ZZ
LH (60%) seat
Terminal MotorSeat
3 (Battery positive) - 4 (Battery negative) Rotates counter-clockwise Up
4 (Battery positive) - 3 (Battery negative) Rotates clockwise Down
AWJIA0359ZZ
RH (40%) seat
Terminal MotorSeat
3 (Battery positive) - 4 (Battery negative) Rotates counter-clockwise Down
4 (Battery positive) - 3 (Battery negative) Rotates clockwise Up
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THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000001735725
SymptomReference
None of the third row power folding seats will operate with any switch. Refer to
SE-31, "
None of the Third Row Power Folding
Seats Will Operate With Any Third Row Power Folding
Seat Switch".
Only one third row power folding seat will operate. Refer to
SE-32, "
Only One Third Row Power Folding Seat
Will Operate".
Third row power folding seat will operate in only one direction. Refer to SE-34, "
Third Row Power Folding Seat Will Oper-
ate in Only One Direction".
Third row power folding seat will stop short of its fully up or down position. Refer to
SE-35, "
Third Row Power Folding Seat Stops
Short of its Fully Up or Down Position".
Third row power folding seat makes excessive noise while moving. Refer to
SE-36, "
Third Row Power Fold ing Seat Makes Ex-
cessive Noise While Moving".
Seats make squeak or rattle noise. Refer to SE-37, "
Work Flow".
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NONE OF THE THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEATS WILL OPERATE WITH
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NONE OF THE THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEATS WILL OPERATE
WITH ANY SWITCH.
None of the Third Row Power Folding Seats Will Operate With Any Third Row Power
Folding Seat Switch
INFOID:0000000001735726
1.PRELIMINARY CHECK
Perform preliminary check. Refer to SE-5, "
Preliminary Check".
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform repairs as necessary.
2.THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT SWITCH GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect any third row power folding seat switch connector.
3. Check continuity between third row power folding seat switch harness connector terminal 4 and ground.
Is there continuity?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair ground circuit.
3.TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL
1. Confirm A/T selector lever is in PARK position.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between third row power folding seat control unit harness connector B401 terminal 7 and ground.
Is there battery voltage?
YES >> Replace third row power folding seat control unit. Refer to SE-63, "Power seat cross beam".
NO >> Repair circuit as necessary.
ALJIA0116ZZ
Terminals Ignition switch
(+)
(-)ON
Third row power
folding seat
control unit Te r m i n a l N o .
B401 7Ground Battery voltage
ALJIA0278ZZ
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W/O Power FoldingINFOID:0000000001606217
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000001606218
Third seat LH
AWJIA0433GB
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7. Remove the seat hinge rear bolt (A) and seat belt buckle bolt (B) from the seat assembly.
CAUTION:
Discard the seat belt buckle bolt and use a new bolt for
installation.
8. Disconnect the seat harness.
9. Remove the seat assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Power seat cross beamINFOID:0000000001606224
REMOVAL
1. Remove the lower seat mount bolts.
2. Fold the seat cushion up.
3. Remove the harness connectors from the seat control unit.
4. Press the front release tab and remove the seat crontrol unit. Seat hinge rear bolt (A) : 45 N·m (4.6 Kg-m, 33 ft-lb
Seat belt buckle bolt (B) : 48 N·m (4.9 Kg-m, 35 ft-lb
LIIA2325E
ALIIA0096GB
ALIIA0097ZZ
ALIIA0098ZZ
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W/O Power FoldingINFOID:0000000001606227
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000001606228
Third seat LH
AWJIA0433GB
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