2003 NISSAN TEANA Radiator

RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
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4. Make sure that the rim is completely crimped down.
5. Make sure that there is no leakage. Refer to CO-43, "
INSPECTION" .
INSPECTION
1. Apply pressure with radiator cap tester adapter (SST) and radia-
tor cap tester (commercial service tool).
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of hose coming undone while under
pressure, securely fasten it down with hose clamp.
CAUTION:
Attach hose to A/T fluid cooler or CVT fluid cooler to seal its
inlet and outlet.
2. Check for leakage by soaking radiator in water container with
the testing pressure applied.Standard height “H” : 8.0 - 8.4 mm (0.315 - 0.331 in)
SLC554A
Testing pressure
: 157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2 , 23 psi)
SLC933
SLC934

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COOLING FAN

COOLING FANPFP:21140
Removal and InstallationBBS004X4
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-34, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-131, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Disconnect radiator hose (upper) at radiator side. Refer to CO-37, "
RADIATOR" .
4. Disconnect harness connector from fan motors, and move harness to aside.
5. Remove battery and battery tray, and move fuse and fusible link block to aside. Refer to SC-4, "
BAT-
TERY" .
6. Remove mounting bolts to lift up and remove radiator cooling fan assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch on radiator core.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.

Cooling fans are controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-575, "DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPER-
ATURE" .
1. Cooling fan (RH) 2. Cooling fan (LH) 3. Fan shroud
4. Fan motor
PBIC2514E

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WATER PUMP

WATE R P U M PPFP:21020
Removal and InstallationBBS004X6
CAUTION:

When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belts.

Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.

After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks using radiator
cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301].
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-133, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-131, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Remove undercover and splash guard (RH).
4. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-34, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
5. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-128, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
6. Remove reservoir tank of radiator. Refer to CO-37, "
RADIATOR" .
7. Remove reservoir tank of power steering oil pump with piping connected, and move it to aside.
8. Support oil pan (lower) bottom with transmission jack.
9. Remove engine mounting insulator (RH) and engine mounting bracket (RH). Refer to EM-223, "
ENGINE
ASSEMBLY" .
1. Water pump 2. Timing chain tensioner (primary) 3. Chain tensioner cover
4. Water drain plug (front) 5. Water pump cover 6. O-ring
7. O-ring
PBIC2515E

WATER PUMP
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e. Install timing chain tensioner (primary).

Remove any dirt and foreign materials completely from the
back and the mounting surfaces of timing chain tensioner (pri-
mary).
f. Pull out stopper pin after installing, and then release plunger.
g. Make sure again that timing chain and water pump sprocket are
engaged.
4. Install chain tensioner cover and water pump cover as follows:
a. Before installing, remove all traces of old liquid gasket from mat-
ing surface of water pump cover and chain tensioner cover
using scraper. Also remove traces of old liquid gasket from the
mating surface of front timing chain case.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000] to mating surface of chain tensioner cover and
water pump cover.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
CAUTION:
Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
c. Tighten mounting bolts.
5. Install water drain plug (front) on water pump side of cylinder block.

Apply liquid gasket to the thread of water drain plug (front).
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal in this step.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may gen-
erate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness.
Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant using radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301] and radiator cap
tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-34, "
LEAK CHECK" .

Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
PBIC3569E
SLC446B
PBIC2650E

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WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY

WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLYPFP:21200
Removal and InstallationBBS004X7
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and from water drain plug at the
front of cylinder block. Refer to CO-34, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and CO-46, "WATER PUMP" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Remove reservoir tank of radiator, and move it aside.
3. Disconnect radiator hose (lower) from water inlet and thermostat assembly.
4. Disconnect oil cooler water hose from water inlet and thermostat assembly. (VQ35DE)
5. Remove water inlet and thermostat assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble water inlet and thermostat assembly.
Replace them as a unit, if necessary.
1. Gasket 2. Water inlet and thermostat assembly 3. Radiator hose (lower)
4. Water hose
PBIC2517E
SLC962AB

WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
1. Check valve seating condition at ordinary room temperature. It should seat tightly.
2. Check valve operation.

If the malfunctioning condition, when valve seating at ordinary
room temperature, or measured values are out of the standard,
replace water inlet and thermostat assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Be careful not to spill engine coolant over engine room. Use rag to absorb engine coolant.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant using radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301] and radiator cap
tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-34, "
LEAK CHECK" .

Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
Thermostat Standard
Valve opening temperature 80.5 - 83.5°C (177 - 182°F)
Maximum valve lift 8.6 mm / 95°C (0.339 in / 203°F)
Valve closing temperature 77°C (171°F)
SLC949A

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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING

WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPINGPFP:11060
Removal and InstallationBBS004X8

Refer to GI-10, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-133, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and from water drain plug at the
front of cylinder block. Refer to CO-34, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and CO-46, "WATER PUMP" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case (upper) with mass air flow sensor and air duct assembly. Refer to
EM-131, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Remove radiator hose (upper).
5. Remove water hoses and heater hoses.
6. Disconnect harness connectors, and move harness to aside.
1. Radiator hose (upper) 2. Washer 3. Engine coolant temperature sensor
4. Heater hose 5. Water outlet 6. Water hose
7. Gasket 8. Water hose 9. Gasket
10. Water connector 11. O-ring 12. Heater pipe
13. Heater hose 14. Water bypass pipe 15. Water hose
A. To heater core B. To intake manifold collector (upper) C. To intake manifold collector (upper)
D.To heater core (VQ23DE)
To CVT fluid cooler valve (VQ35DE)E. To radiator
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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING
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7. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor as necessary.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage engine coolant temperature sensor.
8. Remove water outlet, heater pipe, water bypass pipe and water connector.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Securely insert each hose, and install clamp at a position where it does not interfere with the pipe bulge.

When inserting water bypass pipe and heater pipe into water connector, apply neutral detergent to O-ring.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant using radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301] and radiator cap
tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-34, "
LEAK CHECK" .

Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.