wiper blades INFINITI QX56 2010 Factory Service Manual

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000005145933
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 often and always prior to long distance trips.
Adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. WT-47, "
Inspection"
Wheel lug nuts
When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose
nuts. Tighten if necessary. WT-49, "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. GW-11, "Removal and
Installation"
Tire rotation
Tires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). WT-49, "Rotation"
Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS)
transmitter componentsReplace the TPMS transmitter grommet seat, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age.
WT-50, "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-48, "Balancing
Wheels", FSU-6, "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
door. 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-38, "
LOCKS AND
HINGES : 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-145, "HEADLAMP :
Aiming Adjustment"
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and 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.
Free play: less than 35mm (1.38 in) 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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FRONT WIPER ARMWW-79
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FRONT WIPER ARM
Front Wiper ArmsINFOID:0000000005146801
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
2. Remove front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
3. Remove front RH blade assembly and front LH blade assembly.
Installation
1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Clean up the pivot area as shown. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.
3. Install front RH blade assembly and front LH blade assembly on the wiper arms.
4. Install front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
5. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers. Refer to WW-80, "
Wiper Motor
and Linkage".
6. Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clear ance. Refer to "FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT".
FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT
1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Lift the wiper blade up and then rest it onto glass surface, check
the blade clearance "L1" and "L2".
3. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
4. Adjust front wiper arms on wiper motor pivot shafts to obtain above specified blade clearances.
5. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers. Refer to WW-80, "
Wiper Motor
and Linkage".
SEL024J
Clearance "L1" : 41.5 - 56.5 mm (1.634 - 2.224 in)
Clearance "L2" : 52.5 - 67.5 mm (2.067 - 2.657 in)
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WW-80
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FRONT WIPER DRIVE ASSEMBLY
FRONT WIPER DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Wiper Motor and LinkageINFOID:0000000005146802
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Remove the cowl top. Refer to EXT-18, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove wiper frame bolts, and remove wiper frame assembly.
3. Remove wiper motor from wiper frame assembly.
Installation
CAUTION:
• Do not drop the wiper motor or cause it to contact other parts.
• Check the grease conditions of the motor arm a nd wiper link joint(s). Apply grease if necessary.
1. Connect wiper motor to connector. Turn the wiper switch ON to operate wiper motor, then turn the wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
2. Disconnect wiper motor connector.
3. Install wiper motor to wiper frame assembly, and install wiper frame assembly.
4. Install cowl top. Refer to EXT-18, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clearance. Refer to WW-79, "
Front Wiper Arms".
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1. Wiper arm covers2. Wiper arm nuts3. Front RH wiper arm and blade assembly
4. Wiper frame bolts 5. Wiper frame assembly 6. Wiper motor to frame bolts
7. Wiper motor spacer 8. Wiper motor9. Front LH wiper arm and blade assembly
Revision: April 20092010 QX56