2011 INFINITI QX56 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2011 INFINITI QX56 — the 5.6L V8 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones INFINITI published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2011
Engines
5.6L V8 — 339 cu in, DOHC
TrimsBase Sport Utility 4-Door
Federal record1 recall · 94 complaints · 70 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 QX56 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 700
  • General Information 1,756
  • Accessories & Equipment 4,926
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 398
  • Body & Frame 1,967
  • Maintenance 111
  • Brakes 487
  • Restraints 999
  • Drivelines & Axles 286
  • Steering 226
  • Electrical 2,397
  • Suspension 464
  • Engine Mechanical 333
  • Transmission 552
  • Engine Performance 1,406
  • Front Hub And Bearing Bolt 122

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 QX56

  1. Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V188000
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting i.

Owners have filed 94 complaints and INFINITI has issued 70 technical service bulletins for the 2011 QX56. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2011 QX56 manual

Is this manual specific to the 2011 QX56?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 model year, covering the 5.6L V8 across the Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones INFINITI published for this year.

What 2011 QX56 problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2011 QX56, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by INFINITI dealers.

Does it include 2011 QX56 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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