upper INFINITI QX56 2010 Factory Service Manual

ST-20
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STEERING COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN
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CAUTION:
• Any time the ignition switch has been disconnecter, removed or installed, the keys must be re-rege-
stered in the BCM. Refer toConsult-III operations IVIS/NVIS.
• Do not exert any load or impact in the axial dir ection immediately before or after column removal.
• Do not to move steering gear during removal of steering column assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Remove combination switch and spiral cable from steering column assembly. Refer to SR-7, "Removal
and Installation".
2. Remove the tilt motor and tilt sensor. Refer to ST-19, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove steering column cover. Refer to ST-20, "
Removal and Installation".
1. Driver air bag module2. Steering wheel3. Steering wheel side cover
4. Combination switch and spiral cable 5. Steering column assembly 6. Collar
7. Hole cover seal 8. Clamp9. Hole cover plate
10. Hole cover 11. Upper joint12. Upper shaft
13. Boot clamp 14. Lower joint shaft15. Boot and clips (plastic)
A. Refer to SR-5, "
Removal and Installation"
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4. Remove lock nut and bolt, then separate upper shaft from upper joint.
5. Remove two nuts and two bolts, then remove steering column assembly from steering member.
6. Remove hole cover seal and clamp.
7. Remove nuts, then remove hole cover from dash panel.
8. Raise vehicle, then remove bolt (lower side) of lower joint shaft and remove lower joint shaft and upper shaft as an assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check for damage to steering column jacket tube. If damage is found, replace steering column with new
one.
• If vehicle has been in a collision, check column length (L), (L
1) and (L2) as shown. If out of specification,
replace steering column with new one.
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Steering column length
(L) : Refer to ST-35, "
Steering Column"
(L1): Refer to
ST-35, "Steering Column"
(L2): Refer to
ST-35, "Steering Column"
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STEERING COLUMN
• Check for proper lubrication, apply grease as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining bolts;
then tighten them to specifi cation. Do not apply undue st ress to the steering column.
• The lower nut on the upper joint may not be reused.
NOTE:
• After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly. Make sure the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to left and right locks. Make sure that the steering wheel is in a neu-
tral position when driving straight ahead.
• When installing steering column to steering mem ber, install nut from front side of vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• After installing steering column to vehicle, check tilt device operation range is within specification.
• Check if steering wheel operation can turn to the end of the left and right stops smoothly.
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Range "A" : Refer to ST-35, "Steering Column"
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
STEERING COLUMN
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove bolt from upper joint, then remove upper joint from steering column assembly.
2. Remove ignition switch tamper resistant self-shear screws with a drill or other suitable tool.
ASSEMBLY
• Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
• Install new tamper resistant self-shear screws.
CAUTION:
Any time the ignition switch has been disconnected, removed
or installed, the keys must be re -registered in the BCM. Refer to
CONSULT-III operation manual IVIS/NVIS.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
When the steering wheel does not turn smoothl y, check the steering column as follows:
1. Steering column assembly 2. Upper joint 3. Ignition switch
4. Tamper resistant self-shear screw
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TM-166
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AIR BREATHER HOSE
AIR BREATHER HOSE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005402587
REMOVAL and INSTALLATION
2WD
CAUTION:
• Install air breather hose with paint mark at upper side.
• When installing the air breather hose, do not crush or block by folding or bending the hose.
• When inserting the hose to the tran smission tube, be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the
tube bend portion.
• Make sure clip is securely installed to bracket.
REMOVAL
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A. Set air breather hose with
paint mark at upper side B. Clip (set securely to bracket)
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
1. Move the two front seats to the rear most position on the seat track.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal and battery positive terminal.
3. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to HA-20, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
4. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
5. Disconnect the front heater hoses from the front heater core.
6. Disconnect the high/low pressure pipes from the front expansion valve.
7. Remove the instrument panel and console panel. Refer to IP-12, "
Removal and Installation".
8. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness at the RH and LH in-line connector brackets, and the fuse block (J/B) electrical connectors. Refer to PG-9, "
Wiring Diagram — Battery Power Supply —".
9. Disconnect the steering member from each side of the vehicle body.
10. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly with it attached to the steering member, from the vehi-
cle.
CAUTION:
Use care not to damage the seats and interior tr im panels when removing the front heater and
cooling unit assembly with it at tached to the steering member.
11. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly from the steering member.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure pipe and high-pressure pipe with a new one, and apply com-
pressor oil to it when installing it.
• After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:
• Fill the engine cooling system with the specified coolant mixture. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Cool-
ant".
• Recharge the A/C system. Refer to HA-20, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
REAR HEATER AND COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to HA-20, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
2. Drain the coolant from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
3. Remove the luggage side finisher lower and upper RH. Refer to INT-19, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Disconnect the rear heater core hoses from the rear heater core.
5. Disconnect the rear A/C pipes from the rear expansion valve.
6. Disconnect the following electrical connectors: • Rear blower motor
• Rear variable blower control
• Rear air mix door motor
• Rear mode door motor
7. Disconnect the ducts and drain tube from the rear heater and cooling unit assembly.
8. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure pipe and high-pressure pipe with a new one, and apply com-
pressor oil to it when installing it.
• After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:
• Fill the engine cooling system with the specified coolant mixture. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Cool-
ant".
• Recharge the A/C system. Refer to HA-20, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
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EVAPORATORVTL-19
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EVAPORATOR
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Front Heater and Cooling Unit Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front heater core. Refer to VTL-24, "Removal and Installation".
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1. Heater core cover 2. Heater core pipe bracket3. Heater core
4. Upper bracket 5. Upper heater and cooling unit case 6. A/C evaporator
7. Lower heater and cooling unit case 8. Blower motor 9. Variable blower control
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HEATER COREVTL-23
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HEATER CORE
ComponentINFOID:0000000005147614
Front Heater and Cooling Unit Assembly
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1. Heater core cover 2. Heater core pipe bracket3. Heater core
4. Upper bracket 5. Upper heater and cooling unit case 6. A/C evaporator
7. Lower heater and cooling unit case 8. Blower motor 9. Variable blower control
Front
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VTL-24
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HEATER CORE
Rear Heater and Cooling Unit Assembly
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005147615
FRONT HEATER CORE
Removal
1. Remove the front heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to VTL-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the four screws and remove the upper bracket.
3. Remove the four screws and remove the heater core cover.
4. Remove the heater core pipe bracket.
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1. Front cover 2. Evaporator and heater core case 3. Evaporator
4. Side cover 5. Heater core6. Blower motor
7. Blower motor case 8. Variable blower control
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MODE DOOR MOTORVTL-29
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Rear Mode Door Motor - Rear Heater and Cooling Unit Assembly
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FRONT MODE DOOR MOTOR
Removal
1. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-11, "Exploded View".
2. Remove the accelerator pedal. Refer to ACC-4, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the BCM. Refer to BCS-59, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the BOSE amp. (if equipped). Refer to AV-182, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the center console lower cover LH. Refer to IP-20, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Disconnect the front mode door motor connector.
7. Remove the two screws and remove the front mode door motor.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR MODE DOOR MOTOR
Removal
1. Remove the luggage side finisher lower and upper RH. Refer to INT-19, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the rear heater and cooling unit assembly. Refer to VTL-17, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect the rear mode door motor connector.
4. Remove the two screws and remove rear mode door motor.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Variable blower control 2. Mode door motor3. Rear heater and cooling unit assembly
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