Engine Cooling System: Section
Engine Cooling System: Section
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CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000005988450
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIR BAG”.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s)
with a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly
causing serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation after Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables.
• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.
For vehicle with steering lock unit, if the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the operation pro-
cedure below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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PRECAUTIONS
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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 A
wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
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PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tools INFOID:0000000005988452
PBIC1982E
Radiator cap tester adapter Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap
and radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
S-NT564
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DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A
DESCRIPTION
Engine Cooling System INFOID:0000000005988453
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WITHOUT EGR CONTROL VALVE
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JPBIA3439GB
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DESCRIPTION
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Engine Cooling System Schematic INFOID:0000000005988454
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS A
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting Chart INFOID:0000000005988455
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Symptom Check items
High engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for ex-
Abusive driving
tended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
— Overload on engine
Power train system mal-
function
Installed improper size
Except cool- —
wheels and tires
ing system
parts mal- Dragging brakes
function
Improper ignition timing
Blocked bumper —
Installed car brassiere
Blocked radiator grille Mud contamination or paper
Blocked or restricted air clogging —
flow
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp
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ENGINE COOLANT
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE A
ENGINE COOLANT
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LEVEL
• Check that the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the C
“MIN” to “MAX” when the engine is cool.
A : MAX
B : MIN
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LEAKAGE
• To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with the
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) (A) and the radiator G
cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) (B).
age. J
NOTE:
In a case that engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant.
• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts. K
Draining INFOID:0000000005988457
WARNING: L
• Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine
coolant escaping from radiator.
• Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pres- M
sure. Then turn it all the way.
1. Open radiator drain plug (A) at the bottom of radiator, and then
remove radiator cap. N
: Vehicle front
CAUTION: O
Perform this step when engine is cold.
• When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water
drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer to EM.
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2. Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
Refer to CO-14, "Exploded View".
3. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated,
flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "Flushing".
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ENGINE COOLANT
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Refilling INFOID:0000000005988458
: Vehicle front
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A : MAX
B : MIN
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7. Install air duct (between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator). Refer to EM-24, "Removal
and Installation".
8. Install radiator cap.
9. Warm up engine until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at
3,000 rpm.
• Check thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
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ENGINE COOLANT
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CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine. A
10. Stop the engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F).
• Cool down using fan to reduce the time.
• If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant. CO
CAUTION:
Never adhere the engine coolant to electronic equipments (alternator etc.).
11. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
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12. Repeat steps 5 through 10 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no
longer drops.
13. Check cooling system for leakage with engine running. D
14. Warm up the engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to
3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.
• Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
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15. Repeat step 14 three times.
16. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 5 through 10 until reservoir tank level no
longer drops.
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Flushing INFOID:0000000005988459
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• Enhance heater as high as possible.
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4. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap. M
• When engine coolant over flows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the
engine coolant.
5. Install air duct (between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator). Refer to EM-24, "Removal N
and Installation".
6. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
7. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load. O
8. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
9. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-9, "Draining".
10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 until clear water begins to drain from radiator. P
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RADIATOR
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RADIATOR
RADIATOR CAP
RADIATOR CAP : Inspection INFOID:0000000005988460
B : Metal plunger
- Check that valve seat is swollen to the extent that the edge of the
plunger cannot be seen when watching it vertically from the top.
- Check that valve seat has no soil and damage.
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SMA967B
PBIC5122J
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RADIATOR
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4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.
• Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm2, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm A
(11.81 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces once per minute until no water sprays out.
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RADIATOR
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
• Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine
coolant escaping from radiator.
• Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pres-
sure. Then turn it all the way.
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "Draining".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation".
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RADIATOR
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3. Disconnect reservoir tank hose, and remove reservoir tank.
4. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move harness aside. A
5. Remove radiator hose (upper and lower).
6. Remove cooling fan assembly.
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Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator core.
7. Remove front bumper fasica assembly. Refer to EXT-11, "Removal and Installation".
8. Remove radiator core support (upper). Refer to DLK-114, "Removal and Installation" (With Intelligent Key) C
or DLK-219, "Removal and Installation" (Without Intelligent Key).
9. Remove the radiator (1) from bottom of the vehicle.
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2 : Condenser assembly
: Vehicle front
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CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage radiator core and condenser
assembly core.
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INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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• Replace water hose clamp if it is removed.
• Use genuine mounting bolts for the cooling fan assembly and strictly observe the tightening torque.
(Breakage prevention for radiator)
NOTE: I
• Insert the radiator hose (1) all the way to the stopper (2) or by 33 mm (1.30in) (hose without a stopper)
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Unit mm (in)
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A. Radiator side B. Engine side
• For the orientation of the hose clamp pawl, refer to the figure. N
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RADIATOR
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a. 45°
Vehicle upper
• The angle (a) created by the hose clamp pawl and the specified
line (A) must be within ±30° as shown in the figure.
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• To install hose clamps (1), check that the dimension (A) from the
end of the hose clamp (1) on the radiator hose to the hose clamp is
within the reference value.
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COOLING FAN
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COOLING FAN
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000005988465
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G
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REMOVAL J
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove cooling fan mounting nut, and then remove the cooling fan.
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COOLING FAN
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2. Remove fan motor.
ASSEMBLY
Note the following, and assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
• Apply genuine high strength thread locking sealant on fan motor shaft.
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WATER PUMP
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WATER PUMP
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000005988469
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PBIC3807E
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "Draining".
CAUTION: J
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Steer front wheel to the right. K
3. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to DLK-221, "Removal and Installation".
4. Loosen mounting bolts of water pump pulley before loosening belt tension of drive belt.
5. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-19, "Removal and Installation". L
6. Remove water pump pulley.
7. Remove water pump.
• Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure. M
• Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a recep-
tacle ready below.
CAUTION: N
• Handle water pump vane so that it does not contact any
other parts.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be
replaced as a unit. O
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INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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WATER PUMP
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• Check visually that there is no significant dirt or rusting on water
pump body and vane (A).
• Check that there is no looseness in vane shaft, and that it turns
smoothly when rotated by hand.
• Replace water pump, if necessary.
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THERMOSTAT
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THERMOSTAT
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000005988472
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G
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "Draining". J
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation". K
3. Disconnect radiator hose (lower) from water inlet. Refer to CO-14, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove water inlet and thermostat.
• Engine coolant leakage from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below. L
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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Thermostat
• Install thermostat with making rubber ring (1) groove fit to thermo-
stat flange (A) with the whole circumference.
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THERMOSTAT
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• Install thermostat (2) with jiggle valve (A) facing upwards.
1 : Cylinder block
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Water Inlet
After installation, install oil level gauge guide (1) as shown in the fig-
ure.
2 : Water inlet
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Inspection INFOID:0000000005988474
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WATER OUTLET
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WATER OUTLET
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000005988475
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A. To heater B. To radiator
: Engine front
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure.
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WATER OUTLET
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WITH EGR CONTROL VALVE
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "Draining".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
2. Remove air duct (inlet) and air cleaner assembly. Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect radiator hose (upper). Refer to CO-14, "Removal and Installation".
4. Disconnect harness connector from engine coolant temperature sensor.
5. Disconnect harness connector from EGR control valve and EGR temp sensor. (With EGR control valve)
6. Remove water hoses and heater hoses.
7. Remove water outlet.
8. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor from water outlet, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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WATER OUTLET
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Water Control Valve
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• Place a thread (A) so that it is caught in the valves of water control
valve (1). Immerse fully in a container (B) filled with water. Heat
while stirring.
• The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the C
valve opens and falls from the thread.
• Continue heating. Check the continuous valve lifting toward maxi-
mum valve lift. D
NOTE:
The maximum valve lift amount standard temperature for water
control valve is the reference value.
• After checking the maximum valve lift amount, lower the water E
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temperature and check the valve closing temperature.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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A/T models
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) M/T models (without EGR control 5.5 (5-6/8, 4-7/8)
valve)
M/T models (with EGR control valve) 5.7 (6, 5)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.7 (3/4, 5/8)
Radiator INFOID:0000000005988479
Thermostat INFOID:0000000005988480
Standard
Standard
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