![NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual EM-70
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-775, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" [QR20DE (WITH EURO-OBD)],
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-775, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" [QR20DE (WITH EURO-OBD)],
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EM-70
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-775, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" [QR20DE (WITH EURO-OBD)],
EC-1139, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" [QR20DE (WITHOUT EURO-OBD)], EC-42, "FUEL PRES-
SURE RELEASE" [QR25DE (WITH EURO-OBD)] or EC-452, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" [QR25DE
(WITHOUT EURO-OBD)].
2. Remove engine hood.
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer to CO-9, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
4. Remove the following parts.
●LH/RH undercovers
●LH/RH front wheels
●Battery
●Drive belts; Refer to EM-12, "REMOVAL" .
●Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-14, "REMOVAL" .
●Alternator
●Radiator and radiator fan assembly; Refer to CO-11, "RADIATOR" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
6. Disconnect all the body-side vacuum hoses and air hoses at engine side.
Engine room LH
7. Disconnect fuel hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-16, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD"
8. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining.
9. Disconnect select cable from transaxle (A/T models).
10. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside (M/T models).
11. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle (M/T models).
Engine room RH
12. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank.
13. Remove air conditioner compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on body
with a rope to avoid putting load on it.
Vehicle underbody
14. Remove exhaust front tube.
15. Remove propeller shaft.
16. Remove steering shaft from steering gear.
17. Disconnect power steering fluid cooler piping at a point between body and engine.
18. Remove ABS sensor from brake caliper.
19. Remove brake caliper with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on body with a
rope to avoid load on it.
20. Remove LH/RH suspensions from steering knuckle under strut.
Removal
21. Install engine slingers into front left of cylinder head and rear right of cylinder head.
●Use alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the front side.
22. Lift with hoist and secure the engine in position.Slinger bolts:
Front
: 51.0 - 64.7 N·m (5.2 - 6.6 kg-m, 38 - 47 ft-lb)
Rear
: 24.5 - 31.4 N·m (2.5 - 3.2 kg-m, 18 - 23 ft-lb)
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![NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual EM-122
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CHARGE AIR COOLER
CHARGE AIR COOLER
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Removal and InstallationEBS00LRE
REMOVAL
Remove and install with bottom bracket as an assembly
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CHARGE AIR COOLER
CHARGE AIR COOLER
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Removal and InstallationEBS00LRE
REMOVAL
Remove and install with bottom bracket as an assembly
CAUTION:
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EM-122
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CHARGE AIR COOLER
CHARGE AIR COOLER
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Removal and InstallationEBS00LRE
REMOVAL
Remove and install with bottom bracket as an assembly
CAUTION:
When removing charge air cooler, close opening on turbocharger and on intake manifold with shop
cloth or other suitable material.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check air passages of charge air cooler core and fins for clogging, leaks or deformation. Clean or replace
charge air cooler if necessary.
●Be careful not to deform core fins.
●For cleaning procedure of charge air cooler core, refer to CO-34, "Checking Radiator".
INSTALLATION
Pay attention to identification mark color and direction when installing air inlet hoses. Refer to EM-122,
"Removal and Installation" .
PBIC1236E
1. Charge air cooler cover 2. Charge air cooler 3. Gasket
4. Air inlet tube 5. Air inlet hose 6. Air inlet hose
7. Bottom bracket
![NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual EM-126
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CATALYST
CATALYST
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine undercover.
2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-29, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
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CATALYST
CATALYST
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine undercover.
2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-29, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
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CATALYST
CATALYST
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine undercover.
2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-29, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
3. Remove radiator upper and lower hoses.
4. Remove radiator fan. Refer to CO-33, "
Disassembly and Assembly Radiator Fan" .
5. Remove radiator mount bracket and radiator. Refer to CO-32, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove water inlet pipe.
7. Remove insulators.
8. Disconnect exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
9. Remove catalyst.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble.
Install two locking pins into both sides of the catalyst. Be careful not to confuse locking pins with insulator
mounting bolts.
INSTALLATION
Install in reverse order of removal.
●Pushing gussets against the oil pan and the catalyst, temporarily tighten the mounting bolt. And then
tighten it to the specified torque.
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1. Catalyst insulator 2. Catalyst 3. Catalyst rear diffuser
4. Gasket
Catalyst locking pin : Flange bolt (black)
![NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER
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REMOVAL
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-29, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
2. Remove charge air cooler. Refer to EM-122, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove air duct and air inlet pipe. Refer to EM-120, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove engine undercover.
5. Remove radiator upper and lower hoses.
6. Remove radiator fan. Refer to CO-33, "
Disassembly and Assembly Radiator Fan" .
7. Remove radiator mount bracket and radiator. Refer to CO-32, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove water inlet pipe.
9. Disconnect exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
10. Remove catalyst. Refer to EM-126, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove exhaust manifold cover.
12. Remove insulator.
13. Each wiring and piping (disconnect/move)
PBIC1228E
1. Electronic EGR volume control valve 2. Gasket 3. EGR Cooler
4. Air inlet pipe 5.Exhaust manifold & turbocharger
assembly6. Oil return hose
7. Turbo insulator 8. Exhaust manifold insulator 9. Air inlet pipe
![NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual EM-194
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle down ward.
Separate suspension membe NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual EM-194
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle down ward.
Separate suspension membe](/manual-img/5/57405/w960_57405-243.png)
EM-194
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle down ward.
Separate suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Remove engine hood.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug.
3. Remove the following parts.
●LH/RH undercovers
●LH/RH front wheels
●Battery
●Drive belts; Refer to EM-119, "Removal and Installation" .
●Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-120, "Removal and Installation" .
●Alternator
●Radiator and radiator fan assembly; Refer to CO-32, "Removal and Installation" .
●Charge air cooler
4. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
5. Disconnect all the body-side vacuum hoses and air hoses at engine side.
Engine room LH
6. Disconnect fuel feed and return hoses, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining.
7. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining.
8. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside.
9. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle.
Engine room RH
10. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank.
11. Remove air conditioner compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on body
with a rope to avoid putting load on it.
Vehicle underbody
12. Remove exhaust front tube.
13. Remove propeller shaft.
14. Remove steering shaft from steering gear.
15. Disconnect power steering fluid cooler piping at a point between body and engine.
16. Remove ABS sensor from brake caliper.
17. Remove brake caliper with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on body with a
rope to avoid load on it.
18. Remove LH/RH suspensions from steering knuckle under strut.
Removal
19. Install engine slingers into front right of cylinder head and rear
left of cylinder head.
20. Lift with hoist and secure the engine in position.Slinger bolts:
: 30 - 37 N·m (3.0 - 3.8 kg-m, 22 - 27 ft-lb)
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![NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual OIL COOLER
LU-13
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Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil are hot.
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil are hot.
CAUTION:
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OIL COOLER
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WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil are hot.
CAUTION:
●When removing oil cooler, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.
●Completely wipe off any engine oil that adhere to the engine and the vehicle.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front RH wheel and engine room right side cover.
2. Drain engine coolant by removing cylinder block drain plug and radiator drain cock. Refer to CO-9,
"Changing Engine Coolant" .
3. Paint a mating mark at the oil cooler and oil cooler bracket.
INSPECTION
Oil Cooler
Check oil cooler for cracks. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through engine coolant inlet. If necessary,
replace oil cooler assembly.
Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Inspect oil pressure relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is neces-
sary, remove valve by prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new valve in place by tapping it.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
●After warming up the engine, check for engine oil and engine coolant leakage and for engine oil level.
Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" .
PBIC0278E
1. Oil pressure switch 2. Oil cooler bracket 3. Oil cooler
4. Gasket
![NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual OIL COOLER
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●Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil are hot.
●When remo](/manual-img/5/57405/w960_57405-304.png)
OIL COOLER
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CAUTION:
●Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil are hot.
●When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.
●Completely wipe off any engine oil that adhere to the engine and the vehicle.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front RH wheel and engine side cover.
2. Remove the exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
3. Drain coolant by removing cylinder block drain plug and radiator drain cock.
INSPECTION
Oil Cooler
Check oil cooler for cracks. check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through coolant inlet. If necessary, replace
oil cooler assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in reverse order of removal.
●Confirm that no foreign objects are adhering to the installation
planes of the oil cooler or cylinder block.
●Tighten the connecting bolt after aligning the stopper on the cyl-
inder block side with protrusion of the oil cooler.
●After for warming up the engine, check for engine oil and engine
coolant leakage and for engine oil level. Refer to LU-18,
"ENGINE OIL" .
PBIC1231E
1. Oil cooler 2. O-ring 3. Water hose
4. Gasket 5. Water hose connector 6. Connecting bolt
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CO-1
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions For Liquid Gasket ................................. 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET .......................... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 5
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 5
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 7
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 7
System Drawing ....................................................... 8
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................... 9
Inspection ................................................................. 9
LEVEL CHECK ..................................................... 9
CHECKING RADIATOR SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ..... 9
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................ 9
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ........................... 9
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 10
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 10
RADIATOR .................................................................11
Removal and Installation ......................................... 11
REMOVAL ............................................................ 11
INSTALLATION .................................................... 11
Disassembly and Assembly Radiator Fan ............. 12
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 12
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 12
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 12
Checking Radiator .................................................. 13
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) .............................. 14
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 14
PREPARATION ................................................... 14
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 14
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 15
INSPECTION ...................................................... 17WATER PUMP .......................................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 19
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 22
Standard and Limit .................................................. 22
CAPACITY ........................................................... 22
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 22
WATER CONTROL VALVE ................................. 22
RADIATOR ....................................................... ... 22
Tightening Torque ................................................... 22
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PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 23
Precautions For Liquid Gasket ............................... 23
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET ......................... 23
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ... 23
PREPARATION ......................................................... 24
Special Service Tools ............................................. 24
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ........................ 25
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 25
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................. 27
Cooling Circuit ........................................................ 27
System Drawing ..................................................... 28
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 29
Inspection ............................................................... 29
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 29
CHECKING RADIATOR SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ... 29
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 29
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 29
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 30
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 31