2003 NISSAN TEANA engine coolant

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PRECAUTIONS

Service Notice or PrecautionsBCS000ZH
TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE
The torque converter should be replaced under any of the following conditions:

External leaks in the hub weld area.

Converter hub is scored or damaged.

Converter pilot is broken, damaged or fits poorly into crankshaft.

Steel particles are found after flushing the cooler and cooler lines.

Pump is damaged or steel particles are found in the converter.

Vehicle has TCC shudder and/or no TCC apply. Replace only after all hydraulic and electrical diagnoses
have been made. (Converter clutch material may be glazed.)

Converter is contaminated with engine coolant containing antifreeze.

Internal malfunction of stator roller clutch.

Heavy clutch debris due to overheating (blue converter).

Steel particles or clutch lining material found in fluid filter or on magnet when no internal parts in unit are
worn or damaged — indicates that lining material came from converter.
The torque converter should not be replaced if:

The fluid has an odor, is discolored, and there is no evidence of metal or clutch facing particles.

The threads in one or more of the converter bolt holes are damaged.

Transaxle malfunction did not display evidence of damaged or worn internal parts, steel particles or clutch
plate lining material in unit and inside the fluid filter.

Vehicle has been exposed to high mileage (only). The exception may be where the torque converter
clutch dampener plate lining has seen excess wear by vehicles operated in heavy and/or constant traffic,
such as taxi, delivery or police use.

ATC-26
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL

Stop Signal:
At the end of each transmission, a stop operation, in-operation, or internal malfunction message is delivered to
the unified meter and A/C amp. This completes one data transmission and control cycle.
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
The air mix doors are automatically controlled so that in-vehicle temperature is maintained at a predetermined
value by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle temperature and amount of sunload.
FAN SPEED CONTROL
Blower speed is automatically controlled by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle tempera-
ture, intake temperature, amount of sunload and air mix door position.
With pressing AUTO switch, the blower motor starts to gradually increase air flow volume.
When engine coolant temperature is low, the blower motor operation is delayed to prevent cool air from flow-
ing.
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL
The intake doors are automatically controlled by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle tem-
perature, intake temperature, amount of sunload and ON/OFF operation of the compressor.
MODE DOOR CONTROL
The mode door is automatically controlled by the temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle temper-
ature, intake temperature and amount of sunload.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Fan speed control system components are:

Unified meter and A/C amp.

A/C LAN system (PBR built-in mode door motor, air mix door motor and intake motor)

Fan control amp.

In-vehicle sensor

Ambient sensor

Sunload sensor

Intake sensor
System Operation
Automatic Mode
In the automatic mode, the blower motor speed control signal is calculated by the unified meter and A/C amp.
based on the input from the PBR, in-vehicle sensor, sunload sensor, intake sensor and ambient sensor.
The blower motor applied voltage ranges from approximately 3.5 volts (lowest speed) to 12 volts (highest
speed).
The control blower speed (in the range of 3.5 to 12 V), unified meter and A/C amp. supplies a gate voltage to
the fan control amp. Based on this voltage, fan control amp. controls voltage supplied to the blower motor.
Starting Fan Speed Control
Start up from COLD SOAK Condition (Automatic mode)
In a cold start up condition where the engine coolant temperature is below 56°C (133°F), the blower will not
operate for a short period of time (up to 150 seconds). The exact start delay time varies depending on the
ambient and engine coolant temperature.
In the most extreme case (very low ambient) the blower starting delay will be 150 seconds as described
above. After this delay, the blower will operate at low speed until the engine coolant temperature rises above
56°C (133°F), and then the blower speed will increase to the objective speed.
Start up from usual or HOT SOAK Condition (Automatic mode)
The blower will begin operation momentarily after the AUTO switch is pressed. The blower speed will gradu-
ally rise to the objective speed over a time period of 3 seconds or less (actual time depends on the objective
blower speed).
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Insufficient HeatingBJS000G8
SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
INSPECTION FLOW
*1ATC-54, "Operational Check"*2ATC-66, "Air Mix Door Motor Circuit"*3AT C - 4 7 , "FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 2 to
6.
*4ATC-47, "
FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 13.*5ATC-59, "
LAN System Circuit"*6AT C - 7 2 , "Blower Motor Circuit"
*7EC-131, "DTC P0117, P0118 ECT
SENSOR" (QR engine) or EC-474,
"DTC P0117, P0118 ECT SEN-
SOR" (VQ engine)*8CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant"
(QR engine) or CO-34, "
Changing
Engine Coolant" (VQ engine)*9CO-14, "
Checking Radiator Cap"
(QR engine) or CO-38, "
Checking
Radiator Cap" (VQ engine)
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLYPFP:27110
Removal and InstallationBJS000HH
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Drain coolant from cooling system. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" (QR engine) or CO-34,
"Changing Engine Coolant" (VQ engine).
3. Remove extension cowl top lower panel. Refer to EI-21, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Disconnect low-pressure pipe 1 and high-pressure pipe 1 from
evaporator.
a. Set a disconnector [high-pressure side (SST: 9253089908), low-
pressure side (SST: 9253089916)] on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Disconnect two heater hoses from heater core.
6. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
7. Remove blower unit. Refer to AT C - 11 3 , "
BLOWER UNIT" .
8. Remove drain hose.
9. Remove mounting nuts, and then remove instrument stays.
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ATC-120
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY

10. Remove mounting bolts from heater & cooling unit.
11. Remove steering column mounting nuts.
12. Remove steering member mounting bolts.
13. Remove steering member, and then remove heater & cooling unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of A/C piping with new ones, and then apply compressor oil to it when installing
it.

Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.

Insert piping securely until a click is heard.

After piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:

When filling radiator with coolant, refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant" (QR engine) or CO-34,
"Changing Engine Coolant" (VQ engine).

Recharge the refrigerant.
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CO-1
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
QR
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 5
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 6
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 6
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 8
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 8
System Chart ........................................................... 9
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 10
Inspection ............................................................... 10
LEVEL CHECK ................................................... 10
LEAK CHECK ..................................................... 10
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 10
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 10
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 11
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 12
RADIATOR ................................................................ 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 14
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 14
Checking Radiator .................................................. 15
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) .............................. 16
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 16
PREPARATION ................................................... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 16
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 17
INSPECTION ...................................................... 19
COOLING FAN ......................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 20
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 21
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 21
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 21
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 21
WATER PUMP .......................................................... 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 23
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 25
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 26
Standard and Limit .................................................. 26
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 26
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 26
WATER CONTROL VALVE ................................. 26
RADIATOR .......................................................... 26
VQ
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 27
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ................................................................. 27
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ................................ 27
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ........ 27
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ... 27
PREPARATION ......................................................... 29
Special Service Tools ............................................. 29
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 29
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ........................ 30
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 30

CO-2 COOLING SYSTEM .................................................. 32
Cooling Circuit ........................................................ 32
System Chart .......................................................... 33
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 34
Inspection ............................................................... 34
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 34
LEAK CHECK ...................................................... 34
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 34
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 34
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 35
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 36
RADIATOR ................................................................ 37
Removal and Installation ........................................ 37
REMOVAL ........................................................... 37
INSTALLATION .................................................... 38
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 38
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 38
Checking Radiator .................................................. 39
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................... 40
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 40
PREPARATION ................................................... 40
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 40
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 41
INSPECTION ....................................................... 43
COOLING FAN .......................................................... 44
Removal and Installation ........................................ 44
REMOVAL ........................................................... 44INSTALLATION .................................................... 44
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 45
DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 45
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 45
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 45
WATER PUMP ........................................................... 46
Removal and Installation ......................................... 46
REMOVAL ............................................................ 46
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 47
INSTALLATION .................................................... 48
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 49
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY .... 50
Removal and Installation ......................................... 50
REMOVAL ............................................................ 50
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 51
INSTALLATION .................................................... 51
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 51
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ................... 52
Removal and Installation ......................................... 52
REMOVAL ............................................................ 52
INSTALLATION .................................................... 53
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 53
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 54
Standard and Limit .................................................. 54
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 54
RADIATOR ........................................................... 54
THERMOSTAT ..................................................