2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL radiator

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE)
2. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
4. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
5. Drain water.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Cooling SystemELS000C1
WAR NIN G:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot; serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap and carefully remove it by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up
pressure to escape and then turn the cap all the way off.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES
Check hoses for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
CHECKING RADIATOR
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.
lBe careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.
lWhen radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radiator
shroud and horns. Then tape the harness and connectors to prevent water from entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downward.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surfaces once per minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from the radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.
lUsecompressedairlowerthan490kPa(5kg/cm2, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm (11.8
in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces once per minute until no water sprays out.
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP
1. Pull the negative pressure valve to open it and check that it
close completely when released.
lCheck that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of the
radiator cap negative-pressure valve.
lCheck that there are no abnormalities in the opening and closing
conditions of the negative-pressure valve.
2. Check radiator cap relief pressure.
lWhen connecting the radiator cap to the tester, apply engine
coolant to the cap seal part.
lReplace the radiator cap if there is an abnormality in the nega-
tive-pressure valve, or if the open-valve pressure is outside of
the standard values.
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Standard:
78-98kPa(0.78-0.98bar,0.8-1.0kg/cm
2, 11- 14 psi)
Limit:
59 kPa (0.59 bar, 0.6 kg/cm
2,9psi)
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CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
lTo check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with
atester.
WA RN ING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from
the radiator.
CAUTION:
Higher pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.
Checking Fuel LinesELS000AQ
Inspect fuel lines, filler cap and tank for improper attachment, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration. If nec-
essary, repair or replace faulty parts.
CAUTION:
Tighten high-pressure rubber hose clamp so that clamp end is 3 mm (0.12 in) from hose end.
Tightening torque specifications are the same for all rubber hose clamps.
Ensure that screw does not contact adjacent parts.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterELS000AR
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning.Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2,23psi)
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Checking Drive BeltsEL S00 0C C
lBefore inspecting the engine, make sure the engine has cooled
down; wait approximately 30 minutes after the engine has been
stopped.
lVisually inspect all belts for wear, damage or cracks on contact-
ing surfaces and edge areas.
lWhen measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the
marked point ( ).
CAUTION:
lWhen checking belt deflection immediately after installa-
tion, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after turn-
ing the crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the
specified value to avoid variation in deflection between
pulleys.
lTighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure deflection without looseness.
Belt Deflection:
*: When engine is cold.
Changing Engine CoolantEL S00 0C D
WA RN ING:
lTo avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
lWrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn
to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and remove
radiator cap.
lBe careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
lCover the exhaust tube heat shield to prevent from splashing
coolant.
2. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
3. Open drain plugs on cylinder block and air relief plug.
4. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion
or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system. Refer toMA-29,
"FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM".
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Applied beltBelt deflection with 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) force applied* mm (in)
New Adjusted Limit for re-adjusting
Air conditioner compressor belt 4 - 5 (0.16 - 0.20) 6 - 7 (0.24 - 0.28) 8.5 (0.335)
Alternator and water pump belt 9.0 - 10.5 (0.354 - 0.413) 11.0 - 12.5 (0.433 - 0.492) 16.5 (0.650)
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI)
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank, radiator drain plug and cylinder block drain plug.
Apply sealant to the thread of cylinder block drain plug.
lUse Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
2. Fill radiator slowly with coolant until coolant spills from the air
relief plugs, then install air relief plugs.
CAUTION:
If the filling rate is too fast, this could lead to air being
mixed in the coolant. Be sure to fill the coolant slowly
according to the rate indicated above.
lReplace the copper washer of the air bleeding plug.
lUse genuine Nissan anti-freeze coolant or equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).
Refer toMA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS".
lPour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly of less than 2 (1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute to allow air
in system to escape.
3. Fill reservoir tank to specified level.
4. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature without radia-
tor cap installed.
lIf coolant overflows radiator filler hole, install filler cap.
5. Run engine at 3,000 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle speed
with radiator cap installed.
lRepeat two or three times.
Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the
engine.
6. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately
50°C(122°F).
lCool down using a fan to reduce the time.
lIf necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with coolant.
7. Refill reservoir tank to MAX level line with coolant.
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until coolant level no longer drops.
9. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
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: 7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 -1.2 kg-m , 69 - 104 in-lb)
Air relief plug :
:6.7-7.9N·m(0.68-0.81kg-m,59-70in-lb)
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):
9.5 ( 8-3/8 Imp qt)
SMA182B
Reservoir tank : 0.6 (1/2 lmp qt )
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10. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with
heater temperature controller set at several position between COOL and WARM.
lSound may be noticeable at heater unit.
11. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 5 through 7 until coolant level no
longer drops.
lClean excess coolant from engine.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief flag. Fill radiator and
reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
2. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
4. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
5. Drain water.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Cooling SystemELS000C4
WA RN ING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure
coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to
allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES
Check hoses for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
CHECKING RADIATOR
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.
lBe careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.
lWhen radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radiator
shroud and horns. Then tape the harness and connectors to prevent water from entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downwards.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surface once per minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from the radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downwards.
lUse compressed air lower than 490 kpa (5 kg/cm2, 71psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm(11.8 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surface once per minute until no water sprays out.
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP
lCheck that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of the radiator cap negative-pressure valve.
lCheck that there are no unusualness in the opening and closing
conditions of the negative-pressure valve.
lPull the negative pressure valve to open it.
lCheck that it close completely when released.
SMA967B

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI)
lCheck radiator cap relief pressure.
lWhen connecting the radiator cap to the tester, apply water or
LLC to the cap seal part.
lReplace the radiator cap if there is an unusualness in the nega-
tive-pressure valve, or if the open-valve pressure is outside of
the standard values.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
lTo check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with
atester.
WAR NIN G:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from
the radiator.
CAUTION:
Higher pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.
Checking Fuel LinesELS000CE
Inspect fuel lines, filler cap and tank for improper attachment, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts.
Changing Fuel FilterELS000CF
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct and upper air cleaner case.
2. Remove fuel filter protector.Standard
: 78 - 98 kpa (0.78 - 0.98bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
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,11-14psi)
Limit : 59kpa (0.59 bar, 0.6 kg/cm
2,9psi)
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Testing pressure
: 157 kPa (1.57bar 1.6 kg/cm2,23psi)
SLC134B
SMA803A
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
2. Check oil level.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking A/T FluidELS000BV
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures
of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using “COLD” range on dipstick.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove dipstick and note reading. If level is at low side of either
range, and fluid to the charging pipe.
e. Re-insert dipstick into charging pipe as far as it will go.
f. Remove dipstick and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add fluid to the charging pipe.
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
5. Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) using “HOT” range on dipstick.
6. Check fluid condition.
lIf fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to AT section for
checking operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of
A/T.
lIf A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer toCO-12,
"RADIATOR",CO-15, "RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)"
,CO-33, "RADIATOR",CO-36, "RADIATOR (ALLUMINUM
TYPE)".
Changing A/T FluidELS000BW
1. Warm up A/T fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain A/T fluid from drain plug and refill with new A/T fluid.
Always refill same volume with drained fluid.Oil grade:
API GL-4
Viscosity:
Refer toMA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"
Oil capacity:
Approx. 2.3 (4 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
: 30 - 39 N·m (3.1 - 4.0 kg-m, 23 - 28 ft-lb)
SMA827CA
SMA853B
Fluid grade:
Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent. Refer toMA-
17, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS".
SMA052D

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
INSPECTION FLOW
*1 QR20DE:CO-9, "Changing Engine
Coolant",YD22DDTi:
CO-30, "
Changing Engine Coolant"
*2 QR20DE:CO-13, "CHECKING RADI-
AT O R C A P", YD22DTi:CO-34,
"Checking Radiator Cap"
*3 :QR20DE:
(Water temperature sensor),
YD22DTi:CO-42, "
Removal and
Installation"
(Thermostat)
*4 QR20DE:CO-9, "
Changing Engine
Coolant",YD22DTi:CO-30, "Chang-
ing Engine Coolant"
*5MTC-7, "Operational Check"*6MTC-3, "SYMPTOM TABLE"
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