Infiniti QX56 (Z62). Manual - part 439

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FRONT FENDER

FRONT FENDER

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FRONT FENDER

FRONT FENDER : Removal and Installation

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CAUTION:

Use a shop cloth to protect the body from being damaged during removal and installation.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove side step. Refer to 

EXT-45, "Removal and Installation"

.

2.

Remove front over fender. Refer to 

EXT-26, "Removal and Installation"

.

1.

Cowl top seal

2.

Front fender drip cover

3.

Hood side bumper

4.

Front fender stay

5.

Front fender assembly

6.

Front fender duct

7.

Double-sided tape
[t: 0.8 mm (0.031 in)]

8.

Double-sided tape
[t: 1.2 mm (0.047 in)]

: Clip

: Pawl

Refer to for symbols in the figure.

GI-4, "Components"

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3.

Remove front combination lamp. Refer to 

EXL-125, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

Remove front fender drip cover. Refer to 

DLK-223, "FRONT FENDER DRIP COVER : Removal and

Installation"

5.

Remove front fender cover. Refer to 

EXT-21, "Exploded View"

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6.

Remove front fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"

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7.

Remove mounting bolts and remove front fender.

CAUTION:

An viscous urethane foam is installed on the back surface of front fender. When removing the
front fender, be careful to not deform the front fender while performing the procedure and remov-
ing the viscous urethane foam a little at a time.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• After installation, apply the touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of front fender mounting

bolts.

• After installation, adjust the following part.
- Hood assembly: Refer to 

DLK-216, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"

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- Front door: Refer to 

DLK-225, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"

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FRONT FENDER DRIP COVER

FRONT FENDER DRIP COVER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove fixing clips, and then front fender drip cover.

2.

Remove cowl top seal from front fender drip cover.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

FRONT FENDER DUCT

FRONT FENDER DUCT : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove front fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove washer tank. Refer to 

WW-58, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

Disengage pawls of front fender duct, from front fender to remove.

CAUTION:

• When removing front fender duct, peel off the double-sided tape at a time, and carefully to

remove it.

• Use protective tape or cloth to protect from damage during remove and installation.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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FRONT DOOR

FRONT DOOR

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DOOR ASSEMBLY

DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation

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CAUTION:

• Perform work with 2 workers, because of its heavy weight.
• When removing and installing front door assembly, support door with a jack and shop cloth to pro-

tect door and body.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove mounting bolt of door check link on the vehicle.

2.

Disconnect front door harness connector.

3.

Remove door hinge mounting nuts (door side), and then remove door assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
• Check front door open/close, lock/unlock operation after installation.
• Check door hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
• After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to 

DLK-225, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjust-

ment"

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• After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of door hinge mounting nuts.

1.

TORX bolt

2.

Door striker

3.

Bumper rubber

4.

Door check link

5.

Door hinge (lower)

6.

Door hinge (upper)

7.

Front door panel

8.

Grommet

9.

Front door sash inner cover

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

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Check the clearance and surface height between front door and each part by visually and touching. 
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specification, adjust them according to the procedures
shown below.

Unit: mm (in)

1.

Remove front fender. Refer to  

DLK-222, "FRONT FENDER : Removal and Installation"

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2.

Loosen door hinge mounting nuts on door side.

3.

Adjust the surface height of front door according to the fitting standard dimension.

1.

Front fender

2.

Front door 

3.

Rear door

4.

Body side outer

5.

Door striker

6.

TORX bolt

7.

Front door hinge (upper/lower)

8.

Rear door hinge (upper)

9.

Rear door hinge (lower)

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

Portion

Clearance

Surface height

Front fender – Front door

A – A

3.2 – 5.2 (0.126 – 0.205)

(-1.0) – (+1.0) [(-0.039) – 

(+0.039)]

Front door – Rear door

B – B

3.2 – 5.2 (0.126 – 0.205)

(-1.0) – (+1.0) [(-0.039) – 

(+0.039)]

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