The service and repair manual for the 2012 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 year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.6L V8 — 339 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 71 complaints · 63 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 QX56 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 709
- General Information 1,794
- Accessories & Equipment 5,438
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 408
- Body & Frame 1,928
- Maintenance 120
- Brakes 539
- Restraints 1,001
- Drivelines & Axles 314
- Steering 226
- Electrical 2,530
- Suspension 481
- Engine Mechanical 343
- Transmission 585
- Engine Performance 2,631
- Front Hub Bearing Bolts 122
- Rear Hub Bearing Bolts 122
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 QX56
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V188000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting i.
Owners have filed 71 complaints and INFINITI has issued 63 technical service bulletins for the 2012 QX56. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 QX56 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 QX56?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 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 2012 QX56 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2012 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 2012 QX56 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 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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