windshield INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Workshop Manual

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< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area c an often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seats in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise occurs. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs.Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the \
vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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< PRECAUTION >[WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM]
PRECAUTIONS
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect bot
h battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button igniti on switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top CoverINFOID:0000000006226150
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
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PRECAUTIONS
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button igniti on switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top CoverINFOID:0000000006300447
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
COMPONENT PARTS
Component Description
INFOID:0000000006300449
Washer SwitchINFOID:0000000006300450
 Washer switch is integrated combination switch.
 Combination switch switches polarity between front washer operating and rear washer operating to supply
power to the washer pump on ground.
Part Description
IPDM E/R  Controls the integrated relay according to the request (via CAN communication) from BCM.
 Performs the auto stop control of the front wiper.
BCM  Judges the each switch status by the combination switch reading function.
 Requests (via CAN communication) the front wiper relay and the front wiper high relay ON to
IPDM E/R.
 Supplies power to the rear wiper motor.
 Performs the auto stop control of the rear wiper.
 Requests (via CAN communication) the headlamp washer relay ON to IPDM I/R.
TCM Transmits the shift position signal to BCM via CAN communication.
Light & rain sensor Detects water droplets on the windshield with infrared rays, and transmits the rain sensor signal
to BCM via the rain sensor serial link.
Combination switch
(Wiper & washer switch) Refer to
BCS-7, "
COMBINATION SWITCH READING S YSTEM : System Description".
Washer switch Refer to WW-6, "
Washer Switch".
Washer pump  Washer fluid is sprayed according to washer switch states.
 Switching between front washer and rear washer is performed according to the voltage polarity
change to washer pomp.
Headlamp washer pump Washer fluid is sprayed according to washer switch states and headlamp switch status.
Front wiper motor  IPDM E/R controls front wiper operation.
 Front wiper auto stop signal is transmitted to IPDM E/R.
Rear wiper motor  BCM controls rear wiper operation.
 Rear wiper auto stop signal is transmitted to BCM.
Combination meter Transmits the vehicle speed signal to BCM via CAN communication.
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
SYSTEM
FRONT WIPER AUTO OPERATION
Rain Detection
Rain level and sensor conditions are detected by light & rain sensor.
 BCM transmits the vehicle conditions (vehicle speed, front wiper condition, rain sensor sensitivity setting,
etc.) to the light & rain sensor via the rain sensor serial link.
 Light & rain sensor judges a wiping speed for front wi per by rain condition and the vehicle conditions. And it
transmits the wiping speed request signal to t he BCM via the rain sensor serial link.
Auto Wiping Operation
 BCM receives the wiping speed request signal from the light & rain sensor via the rain sensor serial link.
 BCM controls front wiper operation according to t he wiping speed request signals. And it transmits the front
wiper request signals (LO or HI) to the IPDM E/R via CAN communication line.
Front wiper AUTO operating condition
- Ignition switch ON
- Front wiper switch AUTO
NOTE:
When the front wiper switch is turned to AUTO positi on, front wiper operates once regardless of rainy condi-
tions.
Rain Sensor Sensitivity Setting
BCM determines rain sensor sensitivity according to wiper volume dial position.
NOTE:
When the wiper volume dial position is turned up by 1 level under front wiper AUTO operating condition, front
wiper operates once.
Splash mode operation
Front wiper is operated at HI regardl ess of the wiper volume adjustment position, when water drops are instan-
taneously sprayed over the windshield glass due to wate r splash from oncoming vehicles or other causes.
After that, AUTO operation is performed depending on the amount of water drops.
SPLASH MODE OPERATION CONDITIONS Front wiper switch AUTO
 Ignition switch ON
NOTE:
Splash mode is not operated and auto wiping operati on is performed, while the vehicle is stopped.
FRONT WIPER AUTO STOP OPERATION
 BCM stops transmitting the front wiper request signal when the front wiper switch is turned OFF.
 IPDM E/R detects the front wiper stop position signal from the front wiper motor and detects the front wiper
motor position (stop position/except stop position).
Wiper volume dial position Sensitivity
1 High sensitivity
2
3 Medium−high sensitivity
4
5 Low−medium sensitivity
6
7 Low sensitivity
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
Diagnosis DescriptionINFOID:0000000006349814
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test, the IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the following systems to check their operation.
 Oil pressure warning lamp
 Rear window defogger
 Front wiper (LO, HI)
 Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
 Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp
 Front fog lamp
 Headlamp (LO, HI)
 A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
Operation Procedure
CAUTION:
Never perform auto active test in the following conditions.
 Engine is running.
 CONSULT-III is connected.
1. Close the hood and lift the wiper arms from the windshield. (Prevent windshield damage due to wiper
operation)
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON, and within 20 seconds, pr ess the driver door switch 10 times. Then turn the
ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
Close passenger door.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON within 10 seconds. Af ter that the horn sounds once and the auto active test
starts.
CAUTION:
Engine starts when igniti on switch is turned ON while brake pedal is depressed.
5. The oil pressure warning lamp starts blinking when the auto active test starts.
6. After a series of the following operations is repeated 3 times, auto active test is completed.
NOTE:
 When auto active test has to be cancelled halfway through test, turn the ignition switch OFF.
 When auto active test is not activated, door swit ch may be the cause. Check door switch. Refer to DLK-117,
"ComponentFunctionCheck".
Inspection in Auto Active Test
When auto active test is actuated, the following operation sequence is repeated 3 times.
Operation
sequence Inspection location Operation
1 Oil pressure warning lamp Blinks continuously during operation of auto active test
2 Rear window defogger 10 seconds
3 Front wiper LO for 5 seconds → HI for 5 seconds
4 Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
 Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp
 Front fog lamp 10 seconds
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LIGHT & RAIN SENSOR
LIGHT & RAIN SENSOR
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006300475
1.CHECK FRONT WIPER AUTO OPERATION
1. Clean light & rain sensor detection area of windshield fully.
2. When the front wiper switch is turned to AUTO pos ition, front wiper operates once regardless of a rainy
condition.
Is front wiper (AUTO) operation normally?
YES >> Light & rain sensor circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to WW-40, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006300476
1.CHECK LIGHT & RAIN SENSOR FUSE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the light & rain sensor 10A fuse (#6) is not fusing.
Is the fuse fusing?
YES >> Replace the fuse after repairing the applicable circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK LIGHT & RAIN SENSOR POWER SUPPLY
1. Disconnect light & rain sensor connector.
2. Check voltage between light & rain sensor harness connector and ground.
Is the measurement value normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
3.CHECK LIGHT & RAIN SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between light & ra in sensor harness connector and ground.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
4.CHECK LIGHT & RAIN SENSOR SIGNAL
1. Connect light & rain sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check signal between BCM harness connector and ground with oscilloscope.
(+)
(− ) Voltage (Approx.)
Light & rain sensor
Connector Terminal R9 1 Ground Battery voltage
Light & rain sensor GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
R9 3 Existed
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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT WIPER BLADE
FRONT WIPER BLADE
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006220411
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006220412
REMOVAL
1. Push up the lever (A) of wiper blade (1), while sliding wiperblade toward the direction of the arrow, to remove it from wiper
arm (2).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the wi per blade onto the windshield
glass.
INSTALLATION
1. Install wiper blade into wiper arm.
2. Install wiper arm.
ReplacementINFOID:0000000006220413
1. Hold the rip of old wiper refill (1) at the rear end of the wiper blade with long-nose pliers, and pull out the wiper refill to the
direction (A).
1. Wiper refill 2. Wiper blade 3. Wiper arm
A. Wiper blade end B. Wiper blade tip
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LIGHT & RAIN SENSOR
LIGHT & RAIN SENSOR
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006220417
CAUTION:
When the light & rain sensor is removed from windshield, the light & rain sensor cannot be re-used.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006220418
REMOVAL
1. Disengage light & rain sensor cover fixing pawls with a remover tool, and then remove rain senor cover.
2. Disconnect light & rain sensor connector.
3. Disengage both sides metal spring clips, and remove the light & rain sensor from the windshield.
INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 Surface of windshield should be cleaned.
 Never touch gel/adhesive of new part.
 Lock the metal spring clips and inst all the light & rain sensor securely.
1. Light & rain sensor connector 2. Light & rain sensor cover 3. Light & rain sensor
A. Metal spring clip
: Pawl
: Do not reuse
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