INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual
Manufacturer: INFINITI, Model Year: 2011, Model line: QX56, Model: INFINITI QX56 2011Pages: 5598, PDF Size: 94.53 MB
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COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
SRS INSPECTION (FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION)
FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION : When SRS is not activated in a collision
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CAUTION:
Due to varying models and option levels, not all part s listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.
WORK PROCEDURE
1. Before performing any of the following steps, ensur e that all vehicle body and structural repairs have been
completed.
2. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table. If the front seat back assembly is damaged, t he front seat back assembly must be replaced.
If the door finisher assembly is damaged, the door finisher assembly and door-mounted curtain air bag
module must be replaced.
3. Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT-III and “AIR BAG” warning lamp. Refer to SRC-14, "
Description"
for details. Make sure entire SRS operates properly.
4. After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to
SRC-14, "
Description".
SRS INSPECTION (FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION)
Part Inspection
Side curtain air bag module LH If the side curtain air bag LH has deployed:
REPLACE the side curtain air bag module LH.
Install with new fasteners.
Side curtain air bag module RH If the side curtain air bag RH has deployed:
REPLACE the side curtain air bag module RH.
Install with new fasteners.
Front side air bag module LH If the front side air bag LH has deployed:
REPLACE front seatback assembly LH.
Front side air bag module RH If the front side air bag RH has deployed:
REPLACE front seatback assembly RH.
Side air bag (satellite) sensor
(LH or RH) If any of the SRS components have deployed:
REPLACE the side air bag (satellite) sensor on the collision side with new fasteners.
Diagnosis sensor unit If any of the SRS components have deployed:
REPLACE the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
Seat belt pre-tensioner assem-
blies
(All applicable locations: buckle,
retractor, lap outer) If either the driver or passenger seat belt pre-tensioner* has been activated:
REPLACE all seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies with new fasteners.
*: Confirm seat belt pre-tensioner activation using CONSULT-III only.
Center inner pillar 1. Check the center inner pillar on the collision side for damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.).
2. If damaged
− REPAIR the center inner pillar.
Trim/headlining 1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.) of the interior trim on the
collision side.
2. If damaged − REPLACE the damaged trim parts.
Door-mounted curtain air bag
module LH If the door-mounted curtain air bag module LH has deployed:
REPLACE the door finisher LH and door-mounted curtain air bag module.
Install with new fasteners.
Door-mounted curtain air bag
module RH If the door-mounted curtain air bag module RH has deployed:
REPLACE the door finisher RH and door-mounted curtain air bag module.
Install with new fasteners.
Pop-up roll bar assemblies If the pop-up roll bar has deployed:
REPLACE pop-up roll bar assemblies and pop-up roll bar covers.
Install with new fasteners.
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Part Inspection
Side curtain air bag module LH If the side curtain air bag LH has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation, etc.) of the center pillar on the col-
lision side.
2. If damaged − Remove the side curtain air bag module LH.
3. Check for visible signs of damage (tears etc.) of the side curtain air bag module LH.
4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall the side curtain air bag module LH with new fasteners.
6. If damaged − REPLACE the side curtain air bag module LH with new fasteners.
Side curtain air bag module RH If the side curtain air bag RH has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation, etc.) of the center pillar on the col-
lision side.
2. If damaged − Remove the side curtain air bag module RH.
3. Check for visible signs of damage (tears etc.) of the side curtain air bag module RH.
4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall the side curtain air bag module RH with new fasteners.
6. If damaged − REPLACE the side curtain air bag module RH with new fasteners.
Front side air bag module LH If the front side air bag LH has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation, etc.) of the seat back on the col-
lision side.
2. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If damaged − REPLACE the front seatback assembly LH.
Front side air bag module RH If the front side air bag RH has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation, etc.) of the seat back on the col-
lision side.
2. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If damaged − REPLACE the front seatback assembly RH.
Side air bag (satellite) sensor
(LH or RH) If none of the SRS components have been activated:
1. Remove the side air bag (satellite) sensor (LH or RH) on the collision side. Check harness con-
nectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
2. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.) of the side air bag (satellite)
sensor (LH or RH).
3. Install the side air bag (satellite) sensor (LH or RH) to check fit.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall the side sir bag (satellite) sensor (LH or RH) with new fasteners.
5. If damaged − REPLACE the side air bag (satellite) sensor (LH or RH) with new fasteners.
Diagnosis sensor unit If none of the SRS components have been activated:
1. Check case and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
2. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
4. If damaged
− REPLACE the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
Seat belt pre-tensioner assem-
blies
(All applicable locations: buckle,
retractor, lap outer) If the pre-tensioners have NOT been activated:
1. Remove seat belt pre-tensioners.
Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for
binding.
2. Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
3. Check retractor for smooth operation.
4. Check seat belt adjuster for damage.
5. Check for deformities of the center pillar inner.
6. If the center pillar inner has no damage, REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
7. If no damage is found, reinstall seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
8. If damaged − REPLACE. Install the seat belt pre-tensioners with new fasteners.
Seat (with front side air bag) If the front LH or front RH side air bag modules have NOT deployed:
1. Visually check the seat on the collision side.
2. Remove the seat on the collision side and check the following for damage and deformities.
- Harness, connectors and terminals
- Frame and recliner (for front and rear seat), and also adjuster and slides (for front seat)
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the seat.
4. If damaged
− REPLACE the damaged seat parts using new fasteners. If the front seat back is
damaged, the front seat back assembly must be replaced.
Center inner pillar 1. Check the center inner pillar on the collision side for damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.).
2. If damaged
− REPAIR the center inner pillar.
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COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
Trim/headlining1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.) of the interior trim on the
collision side.
2. If damaged − REPLACE the damaged trim parts.
Door-mounted curtain air bag
module LH If the door-mounted curtain air bag LH has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation, etc.) of the door finisher on the
collision side.
2. If damaged − REPLACE the door finisher LH with new fasteners.
3. Check for visible signs of damaged (tears etc.) of the door-mounted curtain air bag module LH.
4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall door finisher. CAUTION:
When removing door-mounted curtain air bag module from door finisher, never reuse
door finisher.
6. If damaged − REPLACE the door finisher LH and door-mounted curtain air bag module LH with
new fasteners.
Door-mounted curtain air bag
module RH If the door-mounted curtain air bag RH has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation, etc.) of the door finisher on the
collision side.
2. If damaged − REPLACE the door finisher RH with new fasteners.
3. Check for visible signs of damage (tears etc.) of the door-mounted curtain air bag module RH.
4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall door finisher. CAUTION:
When removing door-mounted curtain air bag module from door finisher, never reuse
door finisher.
6. If damaged − REPLACE the door finisher RH and door-mounted curtain air bag module RH with
new fasteners.
Pop-up roll bar If the pop-up roll bar has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation, etc.) of the pop-up roll bar.
2. If damaged
− REPLACE the pop-up roll bar with new fasteners.
3. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall the pop-up roll bar with new fasteners.
5. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.) of the seatback support brace assembly.
6. If damaged − REPAIR the seatback support brace assembly.
Part Inspection
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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULESR-11
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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
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WARNING:
Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery ne gative terminal and wait 3 minutes
or more.
Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.
Never use the air tools or el ectric tools for servicing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the side lids (LH/RH).
2. Remove the driver air bag module mounting TORX bolts (LH/RH).
3. Pull out the driver air bag module.
1. Steering column upper cover 2. Steering column lower cover 3. Side lid LH
4. TORX bolt LH 5. Driver air bag module 6. Side lid RH
7. TORX bolt RH 8. Steering wheel 9. Spiral cable
10. Steering angle sensor 11. Steering column assembly 12. Combination switch
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Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
4. Disconnect the driver air bag module harness connector.CAUTION:
For installing/removing the driver air bag module harnessconnector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into
notch, lift lock and remove the connector.
Install the connector with lock raised, and push lock into
the connector.
After installing the conn ector, check that the lock is
pushed securely into it.
5. Remove the driver air bag module.
CAUTION:
Always place the driver air bag module with pad side facing upward.
Never impact the driver air bag module.
Replace the driver air bag modu le if it has been dropped or
sustained an impact.
Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver , etc.) into the driver air bag module.
Never disassemble the driver air bag module.
Never expose the driver air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 °C (194 °F).
Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the driver air bag module.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Never use the old TORX bolts after removal, replace with the new TORX bolts.
Fix the driver air bag module harness to the harness fixing hook (A).
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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULESR-13
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Tighten the TORX bolts after comp letely adjusting the centers of fixing holes on the driver air bag
module side and the steer ing wheel side. If the holes are misali gned, the bolt threads are damaged
and the module is not installed securely.
Never damage the harness while installing.
If malfunction is detected by the air bag warnin g lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunc-
tioning parts, reset the memory using sel f-diagnosis or CONSULT-III. Refer to SRC-14, "
On Board
Diagnosis Function" or SRC-19, "CONSULT-III Function".
After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
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SPIRAL CABLE
SPIRAL CABLE
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WARNING:
Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery ne gative terminal and wait 3 minutes
or more.
Never use the air tools or electric tools for servicing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to SR-11, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ST-33, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the steering column upper cover and steering column lower cover. Refer to IP-14, "
Removal and
Installation".
1. Steering column upper cover 2. Steering column lower cover 3. Side lid LH
4. TORX bolt LH 5. Driver air bag module 6. Side lid RH
7. TORX bolt RH 8. Steering wheel 9. Spiral cable
10. Steering angle sensor 11. Steering column assembly 12. Combination switch
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Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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4. Disconnect the spiral cable body side harness connectors (A) and steering angle sensor harness connector (B).
5. Remove the spiral cable fixing screws.
6. Pull out forward the spiral cable and steering sensor.
7. Remove steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-139, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never impact the spiral cable.
Replace the spiral cable if it has been dropped or sustained
an impact.
Never disassemble the spiral cable.
Never apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
The spiral cable may snap during steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position.
The neutral position is set as follows.
Carefully turn the spiral cable clockwise to the end position.
Then turn it counterclockwise (a bout 2 and a half turns) and
stop turning at the mark (B) on which the stopper insertion
holes are in the same position.
The service part is installed in the neutral position by the
stopper and can be set without adjusting after the stopper is
removed.
Never over turn the spiral cable or go beyond the number of
turns required. (These will cause the cable to snap.)
Adjust the spiral cable locatin g pin (A) to the steering wheel
locating pin hole (C).
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SPIRAL CABLE
Fix the driver air bag module harnesses to the harness fixinghook (A).
If malfunction is detected by the air bag warnin g lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunc-
tioning parts, reset the memory using sel f-diagnosis or CONSULT-III. Refer to SRC-14, "
On Board
Diagnosis Function" or SRC-19, "CONSULT-III Function".
After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
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WARNING:
Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery ne gative terminal and wait 3 minutes
or more.
Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.
Never use the air tools or el ectric tools for servicing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the front passenger air bag module fixing screws (A).
1. Instrument panel assembly 2. Steering member assembly 3. Front passenger air bag module
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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