ATC-6
PRECAUTIONS
–When removing refrigerant components from a vehicle, immediately cap (seal) the component to
minimize the entry of moisture from the atmosphere.
–When installing refrigerant components to a vehicle, never remove the caps (unseal) until just
before connecting the components. Connect all refrigerant loop components as quickly as possi-
ble to minimize the entry of moisture into system.
–Only use the specified lubricant from a sealed container. Immediately reseal containers of lubri-
cant. Without proper sealing, lubricant will become moisture saturated and should not be used.
–Never allow lubricant (Nissan A/C System Oil Type S) to come in contact with styrene foam parts.
Damage may result.
General Refrigerant PrecautionsBJS000F5
WARNING:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Use only approved recovery/recycling equipment to discharge HFC-134a (R-134a) refriger-
ant. If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service. Addi-
tional health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and lubricant
manufacturers.
Never release refrigerant into the air. Use approved recovery/recycling equipment to capture the
refrigerant every time an air conditioning system is discharged.
Always wear eye and hand protection (goggles and gloves) when working with any refrigerant or
air conditioning system.
Never store or heat refrigerant containers above 52°C (126°F).
Never heat a refrigerant container with an open flame; if container warming is required, place the
bottom of the container in a warm pail of water.
Never intentionally drop, puncture, or incinerate refrigerant containers.
Keep refrigerant away from open flames: poisonous gas will be produced if refrigerant burns.
Refrigerant will displace oxygen, therefore be certain to work in well ventilated areas to prevent
suffocation.
Never pressure test or leak test HFC-134a (R-134a) service equipment and/or vehicle air condition-
ing systems with compressed air during repair. Some mixtures of air and HFC-134a (R-134a) have
been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures, if ignited, may cause injury
or property damage. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant
manufacturers.
Precautions for Refrigerant ConnectionBJS000F7
A new type refrigerant connection has been introduced to all refrigerant lines except the following location.
Expansion valve to evaporator
Refrigerant pressure sensor to condenser
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT
Description
One-touch joints are pipe joints which do not require tools during piping connection.
Unlike conventional connection methods using union nuts and flanges, controlling tightening torque at
connection point is not necessary.
When removing a pipe joint, use a disconnector.
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 ..................................................
CO-46
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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
CO-52
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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
PBIC4583J
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING
CO-53
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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.
EC-62
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FL-8
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5EM-34
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—
Air Air duct
55555 5EM-17
Air cleaner
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor —electric
throttle control actuator)
5555
Electric throttle control actuator
EM-19
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/Gasket
Cranking Battery
111111 11SC-4
Alternator circuitSC-27
Starter circuit 3SC-14
Signal plate/Flywheel/Drive plate 6EM-81
PNP switch 4AT- 1 6 1
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-65
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-81
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-53
CamshaftEM-41
Intake valve timing controlEM-53
Intake valve
3EM-65
Exhaust valve
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
EC-403
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit32 13223 3EC-545
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3EC-614
VIAS control solenoid valve circuit 1EC-753
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-748
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-670
Air conditioner circuit 223333333 3 2AT C - 3 4
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4BRC-8 or
BRC-44
SYMPTOM
Refer-
ence page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FL-8
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5FL-3
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—
EC-478
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DTC P0117, P0118 ECT SENSOR
3. CHECK ECT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connectors.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 67 and ECT sensor terminal 2.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
4. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-478, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-450, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
>>INSPECTION END
Component InspectionBBS004ZH
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor
terminals 1 and 2 as shown in the figure.
2. If NG, replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
Removal and InstallationBBS004ZI
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to CO-52, "WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING" . Continuity should exist.
PBIB2005E
Engine coolant temperature°C
(°F)Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
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